Islamabad, March 14, 2026 – The government’s Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices held a virtual meeting on Saturday to review the country’s petroleum product stocks and assess global oil market developments amid rising regional tensions.
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Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Meet to Boost Regional Peace
Jeddah, March 13, 2026 – Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a restricted meeting with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman here on Thursday, where the two leaders discussed regional developments and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and promoting peace and stability in the region.
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Weekly inflation heats up in Pakistan as prices soar 6.44% YoY
Islamabad, March 12, 2026: Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), climbed 6.44% year-on-year for the week ending March 11, 2026, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Thursday. The SPI tracks short-term price movements of essential commodities, offering a snapshot of cost pressures faced by households and businesses.
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Pakistan to review petroleum prices weekly amid Middle East tensions
Islamabad: The government of Pakistan has decided to review petroleum prices on a weekly basis in response to rising volatility in global oil markets triggered by tensions in the Middle East.
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SBP permits CIF-based oil imports amid Iran war uncertainty
Karachi, March 11, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has temporarily allowed the import of crude oil and petroleum products on CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) basis for a period of 60 days, citing uncertainty arising from the ongoing Iran war and the strategic importance of energy supplies for the country.
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PM Shehbaz announces austerity measures amid global fuel crisis
Islamabad, March 9, 2026 – Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, has announced strict austerity measures to cope with the global fuel crisis triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran.
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SBP holds policy rate at 10.50% amid rising macroeconomic risks
KARACHI, March 9, 2026: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced that it will keep the benchmark key policy rate unchanged at 10.50%, citing a significant increase in risks to the country’s macroeconomic outlook amid global geopolitical uncertainties.
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Pakistan braces for economic belt-tightening amid Middle East unrest
Islamabad, March 8, 2026 — Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, is set to unveil the government’s austerity and savings plan on Monday, aimed at stabilizing the national economy amid rising global fuel prices caused by the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict.
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PM Shehbaz vows steps to protect people and stabilize economy
Lahore, March 8, 2026 — Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed that the government will take all necessary measures to protect public interests and maintain economic stability amid growing global uncertainties.
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Three petrol ships expected in Pakistan amid rising global oil prices
Karachi, March 8, 2026 – Pakistan is set to receive three petrol shipments on Monday, March 9, 2026, officials confirmed during a high-level meeting chaired by Syed Murad Ali Shah with federal ministers on Sunday.
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