Karachi, March 16, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially declared that all banks will remain closed for two days to observe Eid-ul-Fitr 2026. According to BPRD Circular Letter No. 06, the SBP informed the presidents and chief executives of all banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and Microfinance Banks (MFBs) regarding the holiday schedule.
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Pakistan confirms Hajj 2026 flight schedule will proceed as planned
Islamabad, March 15, 2026 – The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has clarified that preparations for Hajj 2026 are progressing according to plan and dismissed reports suggesting a possible suspension of Hajj flights due to tensions in the Middle East.
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Magnitude 4 earthquake jolts Karachi, residents feel tremors
Karachi: A magnitude 4 earthquake shook Karachi on Friday, prompting residents to rush out of homes and offices as tremors were felt across multiple areas of the city.
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Petroleum dealers demand higher margins amid fuel price surge in Pakistan
Karachi – The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has demanded an increase in their profit margins to 8% per litre of petroleum products following last week’s sharp Rs55 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices. The association has given the government a March 26, 2026 deadline to address their request.
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Islamabad Airport confirms smooth operations, rejects airspace closure rumors
Islamabad, March 13, 2026 – Authorities at Islamabad International Airport have dismissed circulating reports claiming that the airspace over the federal capital has been closed, describing the claims as completely false and misleading.
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Pakistan holds petroleum prices unchanged amid arrival of oil ships
Islamabad, March 13, 2026 – The government of Pakistan has decided to keep petroleum product prices unchanged following the arrival of international oil shipments at the country’s ports, providing temporary relief to consumers despite rising global oil prices.
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NADRA Declares Digital CNIC Legally Valid Across Pakistan
Islamabad, March 13, 2026 – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced that the Digital Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) available through its PakID mobile application carries the same legal status as the physical CNIC.
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Pakistan reduces speed limits on motorways, highways to save fuel
Islamabad, March 12, 2026 – The Government of Pakistan has reduced vehicle speed limits on motorways and national highways as part of new austerity and fuel conservation measures, following directives issued by the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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Weekly inflation heats up in Pakistan as prices soar 6.44% YoY
Islamabad, March 12, 2026: Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), climbed 6.44% year-on-year for the week ending March 11, 2026, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Thursday. The SPI tracks short-term price movements of essential commodities, offering a snapshot of cost pressures faced by households and businesses.
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Sindh universities shift to online classes amid fuel-saving measures
Karachi: The government of Sindh has directed all public and private universities across the province to shift academic activities online for two weeks as part of a broader austerity and fuel conservation campaign.
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