ISLAMABAD – The federal government has implemented a steep increase in the prices of petroleum products, raising the cost of petrol and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by approximately Rs 15 per litre. The move, which took effect on May 9, is a direct result of the government’s commitment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bolster tax collection through the Petroleum Levy.
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Pakistan Drops Petrol Bomb: Fuel Prices Soar Above Rs414 Per Litre
Pakistan has witnessed another devastating fuel price hike after the federal government sharply increased petrol and diesel prices by nearly Rs15 per litre, pushing both products above the alarming Rs414 mark for the first time.
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High Fuel Prices Push Weekly Inflation Above 15% in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 8, 2026 – High fuel prices pushed Pakistan’s weekly inflation above 15% on a year-on-year basis, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics on Friday.
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Cambridge Cancels Leaked AS Mathematics Paper, Announces Retake on June 9, 2026
Students appearing for the Cambridge International AS Level Mathematics exam have been hit with a major update after Cambridge confirmed that the AS Mathematics Paper 9709/12, conducted on April 29, 2026, was leaked before the examination.
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Sindh Slashes Sales Tax to 2% for Motorcycle Ride Services in Major Relief Move
KARACHI – In a significant move to support low-income workers and provide public relief, the Sindh government has officially reduced the sales tax rate for motorcycle ride services from 5% to 2%.
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Karachi Heatwave: Eight Dead as Temperature Soars to 44°C
KARACHI, May 4, 2026 – At least eight people have died in Karachi amid an intense heatwave, as temperatures surged to 44°C, marking one of the hottest days recorded in recent years.
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K-Electric suspends power shutdowns as Karachi braces for 45°C heatwave
KARACHI, May 3, 2026 – In a significant move to provide relief to citizens, K-Electric (KE) has announced an immediate pause on all scheduled maintenance shutdowns. The decision comes after the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a severe heatwave alert for the metropolis, with temperatures expected to feel like over 45°C.
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Karachi Mayor to provide KMC land for EV charging stations
KARACHI – In a significant step toward urban modernization, Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab has announced that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) is prepared to provide land for the establishment of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and bikes across the city.
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Saudi Arabia reverses Hajj age limit, allows pilgrims aged 12 and above
KARACHI, May 2 – Saudi Arabia has withdrawn the imposed restriction that barred individuals under the age of 15 from performing the Hajj pilgrimage, restoring the previous minimum age limit of 12, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said on Saturday.
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Education cost rises much faster than alcoholic beverages in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, April 30, 2026: Education costs in Pakistan are rising at a much faster pace than alcoholic beverages, highlighting an uneven inflation pattern as the economy absorbs shocks from the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
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