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Aurangzeb reaffirms commitment to export-led economic growth

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustainable and export-led economic growth.

October 20, 2026
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Petrol price cut by Rs2.93, diesel hiked by Re0.61 per litre

The federal government on Monday reduced the price of petrol by Rs2.93 per litre while raising the rate of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Re0.61 per litre in line with fluctuations in global oil markets.

October 12, 2026
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Gold prices fall in Pakistan after three-day rise

Gold prices in Pakistan fell by Rs2,100 per tola on Monday, ending a three-business-day upward trend, with the price settling at Rs439,936, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA).

October 12, 2026
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Nepra raises electricity tariff by Rs1.11 per unit under August FCA

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has increased electricity prices by Rs1.11 per unit under the monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA) mechanism for August, according to a notification issued on Wednesday.

October 8, 2026
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Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level agreement for $1.2b tranche

Pakistan and International Monetary Fund have reached a staff-level agreement for a 1.2 billion dollar tranche.

October 8, 2026
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Gold price plunges in Pakistan as global prices fall

Gold prices fell sharply in Pakistan on Monday, with the price of one tola dropping Rs12,800, in line with a steep decline in international prices.

September 28, 2026
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Farrukh Qaisar and the Changing Business of E-commerce

The way people shop has changed as businesses have moved more of their activities online. Customers can now browse products, compare prices and place orders without visiting a physical store. For business owners, this has…

September 22, 2026
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IMF chief hails Pakistan's reform efforts as PM Shehbaz vows to stay the course

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said strong implementation of Pakistan's reform programme has helped preserve economic stability, restore confidence and regain market access.

September 24, 2026
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Govt cuts petrol price by Rs1.93, HSD by Rs4.21 per litre

The government on Wednesday slashed the price of petrol by Rs1.93 and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs4.21 per litre, citing fluctuations in international oil prices.

September 23, 2026
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Fuel could hit Rs1,000 per litre if shortage emerges, warns petroleum minister

Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik issued a stark warning on Sunday that petrol prices could reach Rs1,000 per litre if a fuel shortage emerged in the country, as global oil prices continued to surge amid…

September 20, 2026
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Marches, sit-ins may cause Rs120bn daily loss to exchequer, Aurangzeb

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has termed planned marches and sit-ins "self-inflicted pain", warning they could cause a Rs120 billion daily loss to the national exchequer.

September 20, 2026
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Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari

Govt moves towards competitive electricity market: Awais

The government has taken a major step towards transforming Pakistan's power sector from a single-buyer model to a competitive electricity market.

September 20, 2026
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SBP holds policy rate at 11.5% as Mideast tensions stoke inflation fears

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday kept its policy rate unchanged at 11.5%, with seven of the 10 members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voting to maintain the status quo.

September 14, 2026
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Petrol price rises by Rs3.05 per litre; diesel by Rs5.37

The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and diesel for September 11 (Friday).

September 10, 2026
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