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As the second half of January 2026 approaches, Pakistani consumers may finally see some relief at the fuel pump. Market sources indicate that the government is likely to reduce petroleum prices for the next fortnight, easing pressure on households, transporters and businesses amid persistent inflation concerns.
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Islamabad, January 9, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced the federal government’s plan to implement a transparent and efficient Ramazan relief package 2026, aimed at providing subsidized essential food items to underprivileged families. The initiative replaces decades-old systems plagued by financial irregularities and mismanagement in utility stores.
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Islamabad, January 2, 2026 – Pakistan weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), eased by 0.67% during the week ending January 1, 2026, largely due to a drop in petrol and diesel prices, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Islamabad, January 1, 2026 — Pakistan’s headline inflation slowed to 5.6 percent in December 2025, marking a decline from 6.1 percent in November 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). On a year-on-year basis, inflation was higher than 4.1 percent recorded in December 2024, reflecting mixed price trends […]
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Islamabad, January 1, 2026 – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has officially launched a facial recognition-based biometric verification system to assist citizens who face difficulties with fingerprint verification, including the old-age and individuals with medical conditions.
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Islamabad, December 31, 2025 — Pakistan is set to welcome the New Year with significant relief for motorists and households as the federal government announced a sharp reduction in petroleum prices for the next fortnight, effective from January 1, 2026.
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Karachi, December 31, 2025 – Analysts at Arif Habib Limited have projected that Pakistan’s headline inflation for December 2025 is likely to ease to 5.8% year-on-year (YoY), down from 6.2% YoY in November 2025, though it remains above last year’s 4.1% YoY in November 2024.
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Karachi, December 30, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday announced that all banks across the country will remain closed for public transactions on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of a bank holiday. The circular issued by the SBP aims to inform the general public and banking customers to plan their […]
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Pakistanis are expected to welcome the New Year with a reduction in fuel prices as global petroleum rates continue to decline.
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Karachi, December 27, 2025 – Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and ex-caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, passed away on Saturday at the age of 70. Sources confirmed that her death was sudden and not linked to any prolonged illness, sending shockwaves across Pakistan’s economic, financial, and diplomatic circles.
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