Karachi, April 3, 2026 – The Oil Tankers Contractors Association has threatened to suspend fuel transportation across Pakistan in protest against rising petroleum prices and the government’s refusal to increase transport fares.
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Govt announces Rs100 petrol subsidy for motorcyclists after price shock
Islamabad, April 2, 2026 – The government of Pakistan has introduced a targeted fuel relief package, announcing a Rs100 per litre petrol subsidy for motorcyclists following a historic surge in fuel prices triggered by global oil volatility and regional tensions.
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Iran War Fallout: Pakistanis Crushed Under Record Fuel Prices
The economic shockwaves from the escalating conflict linked to the Strait of Hormuz are now hitting home in Pakistan, where citizens are grappling with unprecedented fuel prices and rising financial distress. The government’s latest move to sharply increase petroleum prices has triggered widespread concern, pushing already strained households closer to the brink.
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Pakistan hikes petrol to Rs458, diesel to Rs520 in historic surge
Islamabad, April 2, 2026 – Pakistan on Thursday announced an unprecedented increase in petroleum prices, pushing petrol to Rs458.40 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) to Rs520.35 per litre, effective from April 3, 2026. The sharp hike is among the largest in the country’s history and is expected to have widespread economic repercussions.
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Aurangzeb meets PBC, ABF delegations to discuss economic reforms, growth strategy
Islamabad, April 2, 2026 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held separate high-level meetings with delegations from the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) and the American Business Forum (ABF) to discuss Pakistan’s economic outlook, ongoing reforms, and strategies to enhance investment and export growth.
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Pakistan oil sales surge 13% in March despite crisis and prices
Karachi, April 2, 2026 – Pakistan recorded a strong rise in petroleum product sales during March 2026, with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) reporting a 13% month-on-month (MoM) increase despite conservation measures and rising fuel prices amid global geopolitical tensions.
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Thunderstorm hits Karachi as PMD warns of heavy rainfall
Karachi, April 2, 2026 – A powerful thunderstorm swept across Karachi on Thursday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to multiple parts of the city. The downpour provided a brief respite from the heat but also raised concerns over urban flooding and infrastructure damage as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued further warnings of continued severe weather.
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Karachi braces for thunderstorms as PMD issues nationwide weather alert
Karachi, April 2, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast thunderstorms and widespread rainfall in Karachi on Thursday, warning of possible heavy downpours, gusty winds, and hailstorms across parts of Sindh and other regions of the country.
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Pakistan inflation surges to 7.3% in March 2026, PBS reports
Islamabad, April 1, 2026 – Pakistan’s inflationary pressures intensified in March 2026, with headline inflation rising to 7.3% year-on-year (YoY), according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The increase signals mounting cost pressures on households and businesses amid persistent economic challenges.
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FBR misses March 2026 target, faces Rs180 billion shortfall
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a significant shortfall in tax collection for March 2026, collecting Rs1,187 billion against the monthly target of Rs1,367 billion, sources said. This reflects a gap of Rs180 billion, highlighting ongoing fiscal pressures on Pakistan’s revenue system.
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