Government cuts fuel prices for second consecutive week as Pakistan prepares for Eid-ul-Adha holidays
Pakistan on Friday reduced petrol and diesel prices ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026, offering relief to consumers amid recent volatility in global oil markets and regional tensions affecting energy supplies.
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Pakistan’s weekly inflation rises sharply year-on-year as fuel, electricity and food prices continue to pressure consumers
Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured through the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), rose 14.47% year-on-year for the week ended May 21, 2026, driven largely by higher energy and food prices.
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State Bank of Pakistan to remain closed from May 26 to May 28 for Eid-ul-Adha holidays
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday announced bank holidays from May 26 to May 28, 2026, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.
(more…)Government cites Middle East tensions, Strait of Hormuz disruptions and rising crude prices as reasons behind petroleum price increase
The government on Thursday defended the recent increase in petroleum prices, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East, disruptions in global supply chains and rising international crude oil prices linked to instability around the Strait of Hormuz.
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Central bank urges integration of urban agriculture into city planning to counter shrinking farmland and rising climate pressures
State Bank of Pakistan has warned that rapid urbanisation, shrinking farmland and rising heat stress are increasing the risk of food insecurity in Pakistan, urging policymakers to integrate urban agriculture into mainstream city planning.
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Central bank says income inequality and regional disparities increased despite rise in household earnings
Pakistan’s socio-economic disparities widened across income groups and regions over the past six years despite increases in nominal household incomes and improvements in some demographic indicators, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said in its latest report.
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Cabinet Division confirms May 26–28 public holidays as Eid-ul-Adha to be observed on May 27
The government of Pakistan has announced three public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha 2026, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Wednesday.
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NAB freezes thousands of acres linked to Bahria Town Karachi and seals ‘Ali Villa’ in ongoing land inquiries
Pakistan’s anti-corruption watchdog has taken possession of large tracts of land linked to Bahria Town projects in Sindh and sealed a luxury property allegedly associated with property tycoon Malik Riaz Hussain, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.
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Nationwide directive aims to strengthen infection control in hospitals, says health ministry
Pakistan has made HIV testing mandatory for patients undergoing surgeries across all public and private healthcare facilities, according to an official notification issued on Tuesday.
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IG Sindh warns against glamorizing drug traffickers as police report major gains in anti-narcotics and katcha operations
The Inspector General of Police Sindh on Tuesday criticized the social media portrayal of a high-profile female drug suspect known as “Pinky,” warning against glamorizing criminals and drug traffickers in ways that could influence young people.
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