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PSO suspected fuel stocks manipulation under investigation

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Authorities have launched an investigation of State-run-Monopoly–PSO–into suspected manipulation of nearly 300,000 metric tonnes of petroleum stocks across multiple depots, with OGRA enforcement teams conducting nationwide inspections. An investigation is underway into the suspected manipulation of nearly 300,000 metric tonnes (MT) of petroleum stocks through alleged irregular offtake …

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IMF conditions for gas circular debt settlement as liability swells to Rs 3.607Trn

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed a new set of conditions for resolving Pakistan’s mounting gas sector circular debt, including formally recognizing the financial losses of the country’s two state-owned gas utilities and writing off unrecoverable receivables in their accounts. According to sources, the IMF has …

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Diesel up by Rs31.05/Litre, Petrol by Rs 5.44

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday announced a sharp increase in the prices of petroleum products, raising the ex-depot price of High Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs 31.05 per litre and Motor Spirit (MS), commonly known as petrol, by Rs 5.44 per litre. According to a notification issued by …

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Inflation crisis deepens as weekly SPI surges 1.40%

–Food and Fuel Costs Hit Households Hard Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s inflationary pressures intensified further during the week ending July 16, 2026, as the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) rose by 1.40% over the previous week, signaling another sharp increase in the cost of living for millions of households. Data released …

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Power circular debt hits Rs1.924 trn by May-end

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Power sector circular debt climbed to Rs 1.924 trillion by May 31, 2026, significantly overshooting the government’s target and complicating its commitments under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, according to official documents. The Power Division informed the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) that despite improvements in recoveries, …

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Pakistan seeks fresh LNG cargo for July delivery

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD:  Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has invited international suppliers to submit bids for the supply of one liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo as the government moves to strengthen fuel supplies amid rising electricity demand and growing concerns over regional energy security. According to a tender issued on Tuesday, …

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PMD warns of heavy rains, flash floods across Pakistan

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh weather advisory warning of heavy rainfall, flash floods, urban flooding, and landslides across several parts of the country from Sunday through Monday morning as an active monsoon system combines with a westerly weather disturbance. According to the PMD, strong …

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Weekly inflation remains high despite SPI decline

–Pakistan’s weekly inflation eased slightly by 0.45%, but annual inflation climbed to 11.94% as food staples and energy prices continued to place heavy pressure on household budgets Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s inflationary pressures remained elevated despite a slight weekly decline in prices, with the latest Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) showing …

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