Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is once again facing mounting pressure from global oil market volatility after a sharp rise in diesel import premiums pushed the country closer to a fresh fuel price shock. The country’s largest fuel importer, Pakistan State Oil (PSO), has reported an unprecedented surge in high-speed diesel …
Read More »Loadshedding Menace: Urgently needs 4 LNG cargoes
–Power outages in Karachi reaches to 12 hours daily Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: As summer heat intensifies across the country, electricity demand has surged rapidly, triggering a fresh wave of power shortages. This would surely push back the poor electricity consumers in 2008-13 situation to face the menace of 12 hours …
Read More »Diesel price cut Rs32 as Shehbaz approves relief
–Pakistan cuts diesel price by Rs32 per litre, offering relief after weeks of volatility, while petrol price remains unchanged BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a Rs 32.12 per litre reduction in diesel prices, bringing the new rate down to Rs 353.43, while petrol prices have been …
Read More »NEPRA reviews March FCA Hike of Rs 0.266
–NEPRA will review a Rs0.2660 per kilowatt-hour fuel charge adjustment request, affecting electricity bills nationwide and reflecting March 2026 generation costs for consumers and industries across Pakistan BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority, known as NEPRA, will hold a public hearing on April 28, 2026, in Islamabad …
Read More »Govt cuts fuel prices sharply
–PM Shehbaz Sharif announced a major cut in petroleum prices, reducing diesel by Rs135 and petrol by Rs12 per litre to pass on relief from falling global oil prices Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a significant reduction in petroleum product prices, citing a decline in …
Read More »Pakistan announces Iran-US ceasefire breakthrough
–Pakistan says Iran, US agree to immediate ceasefire, invites talks in Islamabad on April 10 to pursue lasting peace deal Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday said Iran and the United States have agreed to an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, marking a significant diplomatic development amid prolonged regional tensions. Prime …
Read More »Fuel backlash puts Aurangzeb under pressure
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s abrupt fuel price hike and rapid reversal have intensified political pressure on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, with speculation growing over his future amid fiscal strain and public anger. Pakistan’s government faced mounting political heat after a record fuel price hike triggered widespread backlash and forced a …
Read More »PM Shehbaz cuts petrol price by Rs 80
–PM Shehbaz Sharif slashed petrol prices by Rs80 per litre for one month, citing global oil shocks and relief measures for inflation-hit consumers Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on late Friday night announced an Rs 80 per litre reduction in petrol prices for one month, bringing the new …
Read More »Govt announces sharp increase in POL prices
The government has announced a significant hike in the prices of petroleum products. According to the new rates, petrol will now cost Rs 428.40 per liter, while diesel has been increased to Rs 520.35 per liter. Addressing a press conference, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik stated that the ongoing war …
Read More »Pakistan hosts Quad talks on regional cooperation
–Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt met in Islamabad to boost regional coordination on security, trade, and diplomacy Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt on Sunday opened Quadrilateral Consultations in Islamabad, signalling renewed efforts to deepen coordination on regional security, economic …
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