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FinMin discusses budget preparations, macroeconomic outlook with IMF mission

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday briefed the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission on the country’s macroeconomic outlook, fiscal strategy, reform priorities, and the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure sustainable economic stability and long-term…

May 13, 2026
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Pakistan takes major step with floating solar power project at Keenjhar Lake, Sindh

Pakistan is taking a significant step towards promoting renewable energy and energy self-sufficiency with 243 million dollars floating solar power project on Keenjhar Lake in Sindh.

May 10, 2026
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Govt hikes petrol by Rs14.92, diesel price jumps to nearly Rs415

The federal government has increased petrol and diesel prices by nearly Rs15 per litre each for the next week.

May 9, 2026
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Govt hikes petrol price by Rs6.51, diesel by Rs19.39 per litre

The federal government on Thursday raised the price of petrol by Rs6.51 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs19.39 per litre, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division.

May 1, 2026
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Gold prices jump in Pakistan as global rates climb

Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Thursday, in line with gains in the international market. In the local market, the gold price per tola reached Rs483,962 after a gain of Rs4,400 during the day.

April 30, 2026
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Selling pressure persists as PSX for 4th consecutive day

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained in the grip of selling pressure for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, as investors stayed cautious of the economic outlook as the stalemate in the Middle East conflict…

April 30, 2026
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UAE exit weakens OPEC+ influence over oil market, alliance holds firm

OPEC and its allies will lose some of their power over the oil market when the United Arab Emirates leaves the group on May 1, but the rest of the producer alliance is likely to…

April 29, 2026
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Oil prices extended their gains as efforts to end the ‌US-Iran war appear stalled

Oil prices climbs as no end to Iran war shows no signs of ending

Oil prices extended their gains on Tuesday as efforts to end the ‌US-Iran war appear stalled, with the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway still mainly shut, keeping energy supplies from the key Middle East producing…

April 28, 2026
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SBP raises policy rate by 100bps to 11.5% citing 'risks to macroeconomic outlook

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday raised its benchmark policy rate by 100 basis points (bps) to 11.5% on Monday, warning of "intensified risks" to the macroeconomic outlook due to the US-Israel war…

April 27, 2026
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Gold prices rise rebound in Pakistan after recent decline

Gold prices in Pakistan have risen again at the start of the business week after several days of decline, according to the All Pakistan Bullion Market.

April 27, 2026
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oil hits $107 mark, markets shaken by deepening Iran-US deadlock

Oil climbed on Monday while US stock futures slipped as stalled US-Iran peace talks prolonged the disruption of Middle East energy exports, unsettling markets and policymakers ahead of a packed week of central bank meetings.

April 27, 2026
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Iran's military warns of decisive response if illegal US naval blockade continues

Iran’s central military command warns that the continued naval “piracy, blockade, and banditry” by American forces in the region will be met with a decisive response from the Iranian armed forces.

April 26, 2026
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Petrol levy hiked by Rs26.77 per litre in major increase

The Government of Pakistan has increased the petroleum levy on petrol by Rs26.77 per litre, taking the total levy to Rs107.38 per litre, according to sources.

April 25, 2026
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Govt hikes petrol, diesel prices by nearly Rs27 per litre

The federal government announced a Rs26.77 per litre hike in the price of petrol and high-speed diesel each on Friday, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division.

April 25, 2026
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FinMin discusses budget preparations, macroeconomic outlook with IMF mission

Pakistan takes major step with floating solar power project at Keenjhar Lake, Sindh

Govt hikes petrol by Rs14.92, diesel price jumps to nearly Rs415

Govt hikes petrol price by Rs6.51, diesel by Rs19.39 per litre

Gold prices jump in Pakistan as global rates climb

Selling pressure persists as PSX for 4th consecutive day

UAE exit weakens OPEC+ influence over oil market, alliance holds firm

Oil prices climbs as no end to Iran war shows no signs of ending

SBP raises policy rate by 100bps to 11.5% citing 'risks to macroeconomic outlook

Gold prices rise rebound in Pakistan after recent decline

oil hits $107 mark, markets shaken by deepening Iran-US deadlock

Iran's military warns of decisive response if illegal US naval blockade continues

Petrol levy hiked by Rs26.77 per litre in major increase

Govt hikes petrol, diesel prices by nearly Rs27 per litre

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