Islamabad, April 1, 2026 – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has increased the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Rs78.28 per kilogram, setting the new rate at Rs304.12/kg with immediate effect from April 1.
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PM Shehbaz orders crackdown on petroleum smuggling, hoarding
Islamabad, March 31, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to take strict action against petroleum smuggling and illegal hoarding, emphasizing the need to ensure market stability and protect consumers amid ongoing economic challenges.
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PM Shehbaz promises relief for lower-income groups amid fuel price hike
Islamabad, March 30, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to providing relief to low- and middle-income groups amid rising fuel prices, assuring that citizens would not be left alone during the ongoing economic challenges.
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Fake Lockdown Alert: Govt Issues Strong Denial
Islamabad – The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Pakistan has officially rejected a viral notification circulating on social media that falsely claimed a complete nationwide lockdown would be enforced on weekends. Authorities have labeled the document as fake and urged citizens to rely only on verified sources for accurate information.
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Smart Lockdown on the Cards: What Restrictions Are Expected?
Islamabad: The federal government is finalizing a nationwide plan to impose a ‘smart lockdown’ alongside strict austerity measures aimed at reducing energy consumption amid a deepening fuel crisis triggered by rising tensions in the Middle East, according to reports.
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Motorcyclists expected to get up to 30 liters monthly subsidy
Islamabad, March 29, 2026: The government is in the final stages of launching a targeted fuel relief initiative that will provide subsidized petrol to motorcyclists across Pakistan, as part of efforts to ease the burden of rising fuel costs amid the ongoing energy crisis.
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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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Patrick Sunny dies after decades of service in media
Veteran journalist Patrick Sunny, whose career in media spanned more than three decades, passed away late Thursday evening in Karachi. He was laid to rest at Gora Graveyard on Friday, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, integrity, and quiet resilience that touched colleagues and readers alike.
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AHL projects March 2026 inflation at 7.6% amid rising fuel costs
Karachi, March 27, 2026 – Analysts at Arif Habib Limited have projected that headline inflation for March 2026 will clock in at 7.6% Year on Year (YoY), up sharply from 0.7% YoY recorded in March 2025. The increase is largely attributed to a low base effect, as last year’s March figure was comparatively subdued.
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Weekly inflation hits 8.24% YoY amid rising fuel prices: PBS
Islamabad, March 27, 2026 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported that inflation surged to 8.24% Year on Year (YoY) for the week ending March 26, 2026, driven largely by rising fuel prices and increases in essential food items.
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