Karachi: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has announced a significant increase in petroleum product prices, raising both petrol and diesel by Rs55 per liter.
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Pakistan reports surge in weekly inflation amid rising fuel prices
Islamabad, March 6, 2026: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported a noticeable surge in weekly inflation for the first fortnight of March 2026, primarily driven by a recent hike in fuel prices announced by the government.
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OGRA warns of strict action against petroleum hoarding, assures adequate fuel stocks
Islamabad: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Thursday warned of strict action against individuals or businesses involved in the illegal hoarding of petroleum products, particularly at locations that are not authorised storage facilities.
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PM committee reviews petrol supply, assures adequate stocks amid regional energy uncertainty
Islamabad, March 5, 2026 – A high-level meeting of the Committee formed to monitor petrol prices and energy supply in light of the evolving regional situation was held on Thursday under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division. The committee was constituted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to assess developments in the energy sector and ensure national preparedness.
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Private helicopter services to begin in Pakistan’s mountains by April–May 2026
Islamabad, March 5, 2026: Pakistan is set to witness a historic development in mountain tourism and rescue operations as private helicopter services are expected to become operational for the first time by April–May 2026, according to Major General (Retd) Irfan Arshad, President of the Alpine Club of Pakistan.
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Nepra approves electricity tariff hike; consumers to see March bill shock
Islamabad, March 5, 2026 – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday approved a uniform increase of Rs1.6274 per unit in electricity tariffs under the monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA), citing higher fuel costs for January 2026. The increase will impact most consumers, except lifeline users, pre-paid customers, and electric vehicle charging stations.
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OGRA dismisses fuel shortage rumors, assures adequate petrol and diesel stocks
Islamabad, March 4, 2026 – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Wednesday dismissed concerns about a fuel crisis, assuring citizens that Pakistan has sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel and that there is no shortage of petroleum products in the country.
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Aurangzeb pledges tight grip on petroleum supply amid rising global energy tensions
Islamabad, March 4, 2026 – As rising tensions in the Gulf region impact global energy markets, Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday assured that Pakistan is actively monitoring petroleum availability to prevent potential supply disruptions.
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FIA launches pre-departure desk and risk unit to curb human smuggling
Faisalabad, March 4, 2026 – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has set up a Pre-Departure Immigration Facilitation and Guidance Desk along with a Risk Analysis Unit in its Faisalabad Zone to prevent human smuggling and provide full support to outbound travelers.
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Apex court strikes down residential plot conversion, warns against turning homes into concrete chaos
Islamabad, March 3, 2026 – The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has overturned a previous judgment by the Lahore High Court (LHC) concerning the conversion of a residential plot into commercial use. The case has been sent back to the high court for a fresh hearing, which must be concluded within 90 days.
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