Islamabad, March 31, 2026 – The Finance Division has projected a stable near-term outlook for Pakistan’s economy despite rising geopolitical tensions stemming from the ongoing Iran conflict. In its latest Monthly Economic Report, the ministry highlighted resilience across key economic sectors, supported by prudent fiscal management and improving industrial activity.
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How much petrol and diesel stock does Pakistan have? Committee informed
Islamabad – The government has revealed the latest position of petroleum stocks in Pakistan, confirming that supplies of petrol and high-speed diesel remain stable despite ongoing volatility in global oil markets.
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PM Shehbaz urges motorcycle registration for reduced price petrol
Islamabad, March 29, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged citizens to register their motorcycles and three-wheeler rickshaws to benefit from a forthcoming subsidized petrol scheme aimed at easing the burden of rising fuel costs.
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Jet fuel price hits record high in Pakistan amid global oil crisis
The Government of Pakistan has raised jet fuel prices for commercial airlines for the fifth time in less than a month, pushing rates to an all-time high amid a deepening global oil crisis linked to tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
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Pakistan announces export relief to Iran, Central Asia via land routes
Islamabad, March 29, 2026 – The Government of Pakistan has unveiled a major export relief package aimed at boosting regional trade with Iran and several Central Asian nations, offering key exemptions for exporters using land routes amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.
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IMF agreement reached: Pakistan set to receive $1.21 billion
Islamabad, March 28, 2026 – Pakistan is set to receive approximately $1.21 billion in financial assistance after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced a staff-level agreement with Pakistani authorities on key economic reviews under its ongoing support programs.
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Petrol costs Rs544 but sold at Rs322 as government absorbs price hike: PM Shehbaz
Islamabad, March 27, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the government is heavily subsidizing fuel prices, revealing that petrol’s actual cost has surged to Rs544 per litre, but is being sold at Rs322 to shield citizens from inflationary pressures.
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Govt eyes tech-based subsidy system for petroleum relief
Islamabad, March 27, 2026 – The federal government is moving to introduce a targeted subsidy on petroleum products through a technology-driven mechanism, as it navigates limited fiscal space and rising energy challenges.
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Weekly inflation hits 8.24% YoY amid rising fuel prices: PBS
Islamabad, March 27, 2026 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported that inflation surged to 8.24% Year on Year (YoY) for the week ending March 26, 2026, driven largely by rising fuel prices and increases in essential food items.
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IMF sends key MEFP draft to Pakistan ahead of Budget 2026-27
Islamabad, March 27, 2026 – The International Monetary Fund has shared a draft of the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) with Pakistan, marking a crucial step in finalizing the 2026–27 budget and ongoing talks under the third review of the Extended Fund Facility and second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility.
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