LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz Sharif has unveiled a major relief package aimed at supporting farmers across Punjab, offering financial assistance and fuel subsidies to ease rising agricultural costs. Read More: Maryam Nawaz unveils relief plan for over 500000 farmers In a statement issued on Friday, the chief minister said the initiative is designed to protect farmers’ interests and ensure […]
Pakistan economy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a major reduction in petrol prices
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a major reduction in petrol prices, cutting the rate by Rs80 per litre in a bid to ease the financial burden on citizens amid rising global oil costs. Read More: Pakistan’s fuel prices increase compared to March 2022 In a televised address, the premier said the new petrol price has […]
Punjab announced free public transport across cities in the province
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced free public transport services across all cities in the province, aiming to provide relief to citizens amid rising fuel costs and economic pressure. Read More: Maryam Aurangzeb has assured the public will get relief as global conditions improve Following the directive, passengers will no longer be required to […]
Maryam Aurangzeb has assured the public will get relief as global conditions improve
Senior Punjab Minister Maryam Aurangzeb has assured the public that relief will be provided as global economic conditions improve, following a sharp increase in petroleum prices in Pakistan. Read More: IMF warns global inflation may rise sharply In a statement shared on social media platform X, Aurangzeb acknowledged the recent hike in fuel prices but stressed that […]
Gold prices have surged significantly across Pakistan
Gold prices have surged significantly across Pakistan, recording a sharp increase in both local and international markets. Read More: Gold price drops Rs1,000 per tola in Pakistan According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per tola has risen by Rs15,300, pushing it to over Rs494,000 nationwide. This marks one of the […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif has directs talks with IMF on petroleum levy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Finance Division to engage with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the structure of petroleum levy imposed on petrol and diesel, aiming to shield the public from rising global oil prices. Read More: Govt plans Rs 5 fuel levy hike ahead of IMF deal According to official sources, the prime minister issued […]
KSE-100 rebounds 1,804 points after Monday’s sharp losses
The Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a strong rebound on Tuesday as the KSE-100 index climbed 1,804.59 points during intraday trading, recovering from a sharp meltdown the previous day. By 12:19pm, the benchmark index stood at 148,647.56, up 1.23 per cent from Monday’s close of 146,842.97. Read More: PSX KSE–100 over 4000 points amid geopolitical tensions On Monday, […]
Pakistan reviews impact of Iran-US conflict
Pakistan: In Islamabad, a high-level consultative meeting was held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr to assess the economic, energy, and security challenges arising from the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States (US). Read More: PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s role in Iran US dialogue The meeting was chaired by President Asif Ali Zardari and attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz […]
IMF reaches a staff-level agreement with Pakistan for $1.2 billion in financial support
WASHINGTON – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan authorities, paving the way for the release of $1.2 billion in financial support under ongoing reform programmes. IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level agreement on $1.2 billion disbursement https://t.co/Ftz6Yjrdnx https://t.co/Ftz6Yjrdnx — Reuters World (@ReutersWorld) March 28, 2026 According to the IMF, the agreement […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif rejected a proposal to significant increase in fuel prices
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again rejected a proposal to significantly increase fuel prices, opting instead to keep rates unchanged and protect consumers from the impact of rising global oil prices. Read More: Government releases Rs27bn to keep petrol prices lower In a televised address on Friday, the premier said the government would bear […]