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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Pakistan imports fall 5.57% amid Iran war trade disruptions
Islamabad, April 2, 2026 – Pakistan has reported a 5.57% decline in imports during March 2026, reflecting the early economic impact of escalating regional tensions following the Iran war. The conflict, triggered after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, has disrupted global logistics and slowed foreign trade across the region.
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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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Pakistan economy remains stable despite Iran war risks: Finance Ministry
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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