Karachi, April 4, 2026 – Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday said his party would support the government in introducing a mini-budget if required, as Pakistan continues to face mounting economic pressures amid global and regional instability.
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Sindh launches targeted fuel subsidy to protect millions from rising costs
Karachi, April 4, 2026 – The Sindh government has rolled out a comprehensive targeted fuel subsidy program aimed at protecting low-income groups and stabilizing public transport fares amid rising global fuel prices.
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Petrol price cut: Motorcyclists get fuel at Rs278/liter after subsidy
Islamabad, April 4, 2026 – The federal government has announced a significant relief measure for motorcyclists, bringing the effective petrol price down to Rs278 per liter through targeted subsidies following a major reduction in the petroleum levy.
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Punjab Launches Mobile Phone App for Fuel Subsidy
The Punjab government has launched a mobile phone application aimed at providing fuel subsidies to motorbike owners across the province, offering relief after Pakistan witnessed one of the biggest petroleum price hikes in its history.
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Motorcycle owners in Sindh to get Rs2,000 fuel subsidy via banks
Karachi, April 3, 2026 – In a major relief move amid soaring petroleum prices, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has announced a Rs2,000 monthly fuel subsidy for motorcycle owners across the province, to be transferred directly into bank accounts.
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SPI inflation rises 9.12% YoY in Pakistan amid price pressures
Islamabad, April 3, 2026 – Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator, recorded a sharp increase of 9.12% year-on-year (YoY) for the week ended April 2, 2026, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
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Govt announces Rs100 petrol subsidy for motorcyclists after price shock
Islamabad, April 2, 2026 – The government of Pakistan has introduced a targeted fuel relief package, announcing a Rs100 per litre petrol subsidy for motorcyclists following a historic surge in fuel prices triggered by global oil volatility and regional tensions.
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Iran War Fallout: Pakistanis Crushed Under Record Fuel Prices
The economic shockwaves from the escalating conflict linked to the Strait of Hormuz are now hitting home in Pakistan, where citizens are grappling with unprecedented fuel prices and rising financial distress. The government’s latest move to sharply increase petroleum prices has triggered widespread concern, pushing already strained households closer to the brink.
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Pakistan hikes petrol to Rs458, diesel to Rs520 in historic surge
Islamabad, April 2, 2026 – Pakistan on Thursday announced an unprecedented increase in petroleum prices, pushing petrol to Rs458.40 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) to Rs520.35 per litre, effective from April 3, 2026. The sharp hike is among the largest in the country’s history and is expected to have widespread economic repercussions.
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Pakistan oil sales surge 13% in March despite crisis and prices
Karachi, April 2, 2026 – Pakistan recorded a strong rise in petroleum product sales during March 2026, with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) reporting a 13% month-on-month (MoM) increase despite conservation measures and rising fuel prices amid global geopolitical tensions.
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