Islamabad, March 21, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected a massive increase in fuel prices that could have pushed petrol close to Rs400 per litre, deciding instead to keep the rate unchanged at Rs321.17 per litre to provide relief ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Thunderstorm Threat Looms Over Karachi This Eid
Karachi, March 20, 2026 – The port city of Karachi is likely to experience another spell of rain and thunderstorms on the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr (March 21), according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
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PM Shehbaz reviews fuel plan as Middle East crisis deepens
Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to assess the implementation of fuel conservation and austerity measures in light of the rapidly escalating situation in the Middle East.
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SSGC announces gas supply schedule for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 in Pakistan
Karachi, March 20, 2026 – Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has officially unveiled its gas supply schedule for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026, outlining timings to ensure smooth availability during the festive period while managing load efficiently.
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Pakistan strikes new oil and gas discovery amid global energy crisis
Karachi, March 19, 2026 – Pakistan has announced a significant new oil and gas discovery in Sindh, offering a potential boost to the country’s energy security at a time when global markets are under pressure due to rising geopolitical tensions.
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Deadly thunderstorm in Karachi leaves 17 dead, many injured
Karachi, March 19, 2026 – Reportedly, at least 17 people were killed and several others injured after a powerful thunderstorm, accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds, swept across Karachi on Wednesday night, triggering multiple incidents of structural collapse and urban disruption.
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Pakistan thanks Iran for transit trade support
Islamabad, March 17, 2026 – Pakistan has expressed gratitude to the Iranian government for facilitating bilateral and transit trade, ensuring smooth movement of goods amid challenging regional conditions.
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PM Shehbaz orders emergency preparedness for fuel supply
Islamabad, March 17, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to further strengthen Pakistan’s petroleum import supply chain, emphasizing preparedness amid evolving regional and global conditions.
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Hailstorm Threat in Karachi Tomorrow
Karachi, March 17, 2026 – After days of intense heat, Karachi is set to witness a dramatic weather shift as the Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts rain, thunderstorms, and even isolated hailstorms on Wednesday, March 18.
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FBR Moves Constitutional Court Over PHC Order on Tobacco Firms
Islamabad – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has approached the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), challenging a decision of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) that ordered the de-sealing of three tobacco manufacturing companies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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