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Markets and fiscal policy.
Government cuts fuel prices despite regional supply pressures - Photo Courtesy: Arab News
The federal government has reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by 0.50 rupees and 0.19 rupees per litre, respectively. The revised petroleum rates were determined under the federal government's updated petroleum pricing framework.
Economy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned to ensure the implementation of reformative measures in the tax system within the stipulated timeframe and accelerate effective action against tax evasion, smuggling, and illegal businesses.
Trade & Economic Pressure
Small and medium-scale exporters across Pakistan are preparing for tough economic headwinds due to rising production tariffs, currency volatility, and increased global shipping costs. Industry representatives warn that squeezed profit margins could reduce foreign shipments over the upcoming quarter
Economy
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has directed the Board of Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) to develop a comprehensive strategy and sustainable business model with special focus on UFG control to transform SSGCL into a financially viable organisation
Economy
Saudi investors wants to enhance their investment in Pakistan and showed keen interest in the privatization process of airports.
Fuel Price Crisis
Surging petroleum prices across Pakistan are driving drastic shifts in daily commuting patterns and freight logistics. With public transport operators raising fares, commuters are increasingly turning to carpooling and shared transport, while logistics providers face squeezed profit margins. Policy
Clean Energy Adoption
Small businesses are increasingly turning to rooftop solar solutions to protect against rising grid electricity tariffs and operational downtime. The transition drastically reduces monthly overheads and provides steady power reliability for commercial hubs.
Post-Monsoon Urban Commerce
Following heavy seasonal downpours, local urban markets are quickly resuming operations with adapted supply routes and refreshed foot traffic. Traders and small business owners are adapting to post-rain demand shifts across key commercial districts.
Economy
Chairman SECP Dr Kabir Ahmed has emphasised that Pakistan’s economic competitiveness will increasingly depend on its ability to embrace digitalisation, innovation and technology-led business models.
Economy
The National Highway Authority won a court verdict in a longstanding dispute on land rights and compensation.
Economy
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has directed all organisations under the administrative control of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs to immediately conduct comprehensive fire safety audits of their buildings and premises following the recent incident at PIMS Hospital.
Economy
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a unified digital investor onboarding framework to make entry into Pakistan’s capital market faster and easier by reducing repetitive verification, simplifying documentation and setting clear timelines for opening invest
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Federal Minister for planning and development says that Pakistan is moving from stabilising the economy to transformation that will uplift the country.
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Two separate derailments occurred on the same day in Punjab including a major coal freight train crash near Rahim Yar Khan and a passenger train derailment near Kala Gujran in Jhelum.
Economy
Work on the first stage of the planned Karachi-Peshawar rail line is currently being assessed with a section from Rohri to Multan currently under discussion.
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Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the Pakistan Ordinance Factory in Wah to inspect weapons production, observe trials of locally manufactured arms and review progress on two new industrial plants scheduled for completion by year end.
Economy
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication says it is introducing a new bill to expedite the legislative process for telecom reforms.
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Falling installation costs are giving workshops and retailers more control over a volatile expense.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif summoned a meeting at 2 pm to review the progress made by the economic reforms committee for initiating structural reforms in all sectors of the economy.
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The State Bank of Pakistan is considering removing the Rs 10 note from circulation because of prohibitive printing costs
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