ISLAMABAD, April 11 – Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has departed for the United States to attend the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. from April 13 to 18, the finance ministry said on Saturday.
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Saudi Arabia pledges financial support to Pakistan amid external pressures
Saudi Arabia has assured Pakistan of continued financial support as Islamabad navigates mounting external financing needs and economic challenges linked to regional tensions.
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Pakistan allows short-term forward deals to boost remittances
The State Bank of Pakistan has allowed exchange companies to enter into short-term forward sale transactions with banks for up to five working days against incoming home remittances, in a move aimed at enhancing inflows and improving liquidity management.
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PM Shehbaz cuts diesel price by Rs135/litre in major relief move
ISLAMABAD, April 10 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a sharp reduction in fuel prices, slashing the cost of high-speed diesel by Rs135 per litre and petrol by Rs12 per litre, in a move aimed at providing relief to consumers amid easing global oil prices.
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Sindh restricts market hours to 8pm amid energy conservation drive
KARACHI, April 10 – The government of Sindh has announced revised business operating hours across the province, ordering shops, markets and malls to close by 8:00 pm as part of wider austerity and energy conservation measures amid rising fuel costs.
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Weekly inflation rises 12.15% as fuel prices drive cost surge in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, April 10 – Pakistan’s weekly inflation rose sharply by 12.15% year-on-year for the week ending April 9, driven primarily by steep increases in petroleum product prices, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
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NADRA warns of service disruptions over expired identity cards
Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority has warned citizens that failure to renew expired Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) could lead to disruptions in essential services, including banking, mobile connectivity and access to government programs.
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Petroleum dealers demand higher commission, warn of shutdown
Karachi – Petroleum dealers in Pakistan have called for an immediate increase in their sales commission, warning of a nationwide shutdown of fuel stations if the government fails to address rising operational costs that are squeezing profit margins.
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Pakistan’s government debt rises by nearly Rs2 trillion in FY26: central bank
Karachi, April 10, 2026 – Pakistan’s central government debt increased by nearly Rs2 trillion during the first eight months of fiscal year 2025-26, driven largely by higher domestic borrowing to meet financing needs, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan showed on Thursday.
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Pakistan to see mainly dry weather, isolated storms in north: Met Office
ISLAMABAD, April 9 – Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast largely dry weather across most parts of the country on Friday, with isolated rain, strong winds and thunderstorms expected in northern and western regions.
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