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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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Finance Minister lauds Gates Foundation's support, engagement with Pakistan

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has appreciated the Gates Foundation's continued support and engagement with Pakistan.

September 10, 2026
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Petrol price rises by Rs12.90, HSD by Rs3.72 per litre

The government on Monday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs12.90 and 3.72 per litre, respectively, amid volatility in international oil markets.

September 7, 2026
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Aurangzeb reaffirms Govt's support for privatization to mobilize private capital

Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government's full support for privatization and public-private partnerships to mobilize private capital.

September 4, 2026
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Petrol price rises by Rs1.12, diesel by Rs1.11 per litre

The government on Tuesday announced an increase in petrol and High Speed Disesl (HSD) prices, raising them by Rs1.12 and Rs1.11 per litre, respectively, amid volatility in international oil markets.

August 25, 2026
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Aurangzeb calls for diversifying foreign currency financing sources

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has emphasized the importance of diversifying Pakistan’s sources of foreign currency financing and developing innovative financing mechanisms to support investment and productive economic activity.

August 20, 2026
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Gold prices surge in Pakistan for third straight day

Gold prices in Pakistan continued their upward trajectory on Friday, with the price of one tola climbing by another Rs5,100 to extend a three-day rally driven by gains in the international bullion market.

August 7, 2026
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Govt reduces petrol price by Rs3.39, high-speed diesel by Rs4.07

The government on Tuesday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.39 and Rs4.07 per litre, respectively.

August 4, 2026
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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei

Iran says no talks are under way with United States after Trump calls off attacks

Iran said on Monday there were no talks underway with the United States and no plans for any meetings, contradicting US President Donald Trump, who had cited talks he said would take place that afternoon…

August 3, 2026
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Petrol, diesel prices rise in latest revision

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) updates petroleum products prices on a daily basis on its website to ensure transparency and allow the immediate impact of international price fluctuations to be passed on to…

July 30, 2026
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Oil prices surge nearly 40% this month as Gulf conflict fuels inflation fears

Oil prices surged nearly 40% this month amid escalating conflict in the Gulf, reviving inflation fears, rattling bond markets and stoking rate hike expectations globally as Asian shares sank on Friday.

July 24, 2026
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Petrol pumps to shut nationwide for 24 hours as dealers strike over daily pricing

The Petroleum Dealers Association announced on Wednesday that petrol pumps across the country would remain closed for 24 hours starting Thursday morning at 6am until Friday 6am, in protest against the government's policy of revising…

July 22, 2026
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EU GSP+ Report

The report presents primarily as a strong endorsement of Pakistan’s economic relevance, institutional engagement and continued progress under the EU’s GSP+ framework.

July 16, 2026
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