ISLAMABAD, April 17, 2026 — Pakistan reduced diesel prices on Friday following a sharp drop in global oil markets after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy shipping route, officials said.
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Weekly inflation falls 0.69% but remains elevated at 12.16% YoY
ISLAMABAD, April 17, 2026 — Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), declined 0.69% in the week ending April 16, helped by a sharp cut in petroleum prices, but remained elevated at 12.16% year-on-year, official data showed on Friday.
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Significant Mistakes Found in 2025 Physics A-Level, AS-Level Papers: Cambridge OCR Fined
The regulator revealed that a total of 12 errors were identified across the exam materials. These mistakes led to grading issues and, in some cases, students initially receiving incorrect results. Ofqual described the failures as unacceptable and said students deserve accurate and reliable exam assessments after years of study.
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NA committee orders urgent review of mobile phone taxes
ISLAMABAD, April 16, 2026 — A parliamentary committee on Thursday ordered an urgent review of Pakistan’s mobile phone taxation regime, calling for fairer levies, improved consumer relief, and greater policy clarity amid growing concerns over affordability and market distortions.
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Pakistan faces acute electricity shortfall amid Gulf tensions, minister says
ISLAMABAD, April 16, 2026 — Pakistan is grappling with an acute electricity shortfall of around 3,400 megawatts due to a sharp decline in power generation from liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydropower sources, Energy Minister Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said on Thursday, attributing the crisis to ongoing tensions in the Gulf region.
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OxfordAQA to roll out earlier results, more exam sessions globally
April 15, 2026 — OxfordAQA has announced a sweeping set of reforms to its international qualifications system, introducing earlier exam results and additional assessment windows aimed at improving flexibility for students and schools worldwide.
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Pakistan wheat output seen at 29.3 million tons as FCA sets Kharif targets
ISLAMABAD, April 14, 2026 — Pakistan’s wheat production for the Rabi 2025–26 season is estimated at 29.31 million metric tons, cultivated over 9.385 million hectares, officials said on Tuesday, as the government reviewed crop performance and set targets for the upcoming Kharif season.
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Did you know? Levies and commissions make up 29% of Rs366/litre petrol price
ISLAMABAD- Around 29% of the retail price of petrol in Pakistan consists of taxes, levies and distribution margins, according to industry calculations following the latest fuel price revision announced by the government.
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PM Shehbaz cuts diesel price by Rs135/litre in major relief move
ISLAMABAD, April 10 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a sharp reduction in fuel prices, slashing the cost of high-speed diesel by Rs135 per litre and petrol by Rs12 per litre, in a move aimed at providing relief to consumers amid easing global oil prices.
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Sindh restricts market hours to 8pm amid energy conservation drive
KARACHI, April 10 – The government of Sindh has announced revised business operating hours across the province, ordering shops, markets and malls to close by 8:00 pm as part of wider austerity and energy conservation measures amid rising fuel costs.
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