Islamabad, April 24, 2026 – The government of Pakistan has announced a significant increase in fuel prices, raising petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) rates by Rs26.77 per litre for the upcoming week, according to an official notification issued by the Ministry of Energy.
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Price stability gains ground despite global turmoil: Ahsan Iqbal
Islamabad, April 24, 2026 – Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said Pakistan is witnessing a gradual trend of price stability despite ongoing regional and global economic challenges.
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Pakistan clears $3.45 billion UAE debt as SBP makes final $1 billion payment
Islamabad, April 24, 2026 – Pakistan has fully repaid $3.45 billion in deposits to the United Arab Emirates, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) confirming the final $1 billion payment to the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) on April 23. The payment marks the completion of a two-phase repayment, following the return of $2.45 billion last week.
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Weekly inflation falls 0.33% as food prices ease, SPI data shows
Islamabad, April 24, 2026 – Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), declined by 0.33% for the week ending April 23, 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The data reflects a mixed trend in essential commodity prices, with notable declines in perishable food items and fuel-related costs, while select household goods and proteins recorded increases.
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Pakistan Weather Alert: PMD Forecasts Rain, Thunderstorms on Friday
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast scattered rain-windstorms and thunderstorms across upper parts of the country on Friday, while most lowland regions are expected to remain hot and dry, officials said.
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Pakistan launches high-tech fisheries research hub to boost blue economy
KARACHI – Pakistan has announced the establishment of a fisheries and aquaculture research and training centre at the Korangi Fish Harbour Authority (KoFHA) in Karachi, aiming to modernise the country’s underdeveloped maritime sector and expand its blue economy potential, officials said on Thursday.
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Sindh declares May 1 public holiday for Labour Day
KARACHI: The Government of Sindh on Thursday officially announced May 1 (Friday) as a public holiday across the province in observance of International Labour Day, also known as May Day. The decision has been issued through a formal notification by the provincial authorities.
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Pakistan issues nationwide heatwave alert as temperatures surge until May 5
ISLAMABAD, April 23, 2026 – Pakistan has issued a nationwide heatwave alert warning of extreme temperatures across multiple regions until May 5, alongside forecasts of rain, dust storms and thunderstorms in several parts of the country between April 24 and 29.
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PM orders full transition to electric buses and motorcycles
ISLAMABAD, April 23, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that only electric buses and motorcycles be procured for government use in the future, as Pakistan accelerates efforts to shift toward clean and sustainable transport.
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Sindh partners with banks to digitise property transfer tax collection
KARACHI, April 22, 2026 – The Sindh government has signed agreements with three major banks to digitise the collection of property transfer taxes, in a move aimed at improving transparency, efficiency and revenue management.
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