ISLAMABAD, May 4, 2026 – Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Monday chaired a high-level meeting of the Committee on Security Assessment of Oil Refineries and oil storage facilities across the country.
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Pakistan Trade Deficit Surges to $32 Billion in 10MFY26
ISLAMABAD, May 4, 2026 – Pakistan’s trade deficit expanded sharply to $32 billion during the first ten months (July to April) of fiscal year 2025-26, highlighting growing pressure on the country’s external account.
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Pakistan Oil Sales Plummet in April 2026 Amid Rising Petroleum Prices
KARACHI: Pakistan’s oil sales declined sharply in April 2026 as rising petroleum prices dampened demand, according to data released by industry analysts.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif orders comprehensive strategy to stabilise electricity tariffs
ISLAMABAD – In a high-level move to address the nation’s energy concerns, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed relevant authorities to formulate a robust strategy aimed at stabilising electricity tariffs across the country.
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Pakistan inflation rises 50bps with every $10 oil price increase, report says
KARACHI, May 2, 2026– Pakistan inflation could rise by 50 basis points for every $10 per barrel increase in global oil prices, intensifying economic pressures amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to a report by Topline Securities Limited.
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Pakistan inflation surges near 11% in April, above government estimates
ISLAMABAD, May 1, 2026 – Pakistan’s headline inflation accelerated to nearly 11% in April, exceeding official projections, as rising prices and supply constraints pushed up the cost of living, data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday.
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IMF asks Pakistan to continue reforms implementation amid Middle East crisis
ISLAMABAD, May 1, 2026 – The International Monetary Fund has urged Pakistan to press ahead with economic reforms to maintain stability as rising tensions in the Middle East create uncertainty across regional and global markets.
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Education cost rises much faster than alcoholic beverages in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, April 30, 2026: Education costs in Pakistan are rising at a much faster pace than alcoholic beverages, highlighting an uneven inflation pattern as the economy absorbs shocks from the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
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Pakistan hikes petrol and diesel prices to Rs400 per litre from May 1
ISLAMABAD, April 30, 2026: The government of Pakistan has increased petrol and diesel prices to nearly Rs400 per litre, with the revised rates taking effect from May 1, 2026, according to an official notification issued on Thursday.
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Pakistan Exports First Land Consignment to Kyrgyzstan
Islamabad, April 30, 2026 — Pakistan has successfully exported its first consignment to Kyrgyzstan via a land route, marking a major milestone in strengthening regional trade connectivity.
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