Pakistan Revenue
Higher fuel prices and petroleum levy push transport and industrial demand lower, though full-year sales remain slightly positive Petroleum product sales in Pakistan declined 23% year-on-year in May 2026, reflecting the impact of higher fuel prices and reduced consumption across key economic sectors, industry data showed.
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Cabinet clears nationwide medicine tracking system to enhance patient safety and eliminate counterfeit drugs from the supply chain In a major reform for Pakistan’s healthcare sector, the federal cabinet has approved the nationwide rollout of a Track and Trace System for pharmaceutical products, introducing a digital mechanism designed to monitor medicines throughout the supply chain […]
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CPI rises from 10.9% in April as food, energy and transport costs keep pressure on households Pakistan’s headline inflation rose to 11.7% in May 2026, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday, reflecting persistent price pressures across food, energy and transport segments.
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Higher diesel levy absorbs part of global oil price decline as government prioritizes revenue collection ahead of budget The government has retained a substantial share of the benefit from lower international oil prices by raising the petroleum levy on high-speed diesel (HSD), limiting the relief passed on to consumers despite a sharp decline in global […]
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Federal Minister for Energy Owais Leghari has firmly rejected reports claiming that the government plans to end electricity subsidies for protected consumers, describing such claims as misleading and contrary to facts.
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In a significant relief for the public, the federal government on Friday announced a sharp reduction in petroleum prices, cutting both petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) rates by Rs22 per litre across the country. With the latest revision, the new price of petrol has been fixed at Rs381.78 per litre, while high-speed diesel will now […]
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Prime minister calls for compassion, sacrifice and solidarity with vulnerable communities during Eid celebrations Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the nation to remember the underprivileged, needy and vulnerable segments of society during Eid al-Adha, saying the religious occasion calls for compassion, sacrifice and collective responsibility.
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Sindh government expands vaccination, treatment and stray dog control measures after surge in dog-bite cases Syed Murad Ali Shah has launched a province-wide rabies prevention campaign, announcing a comprehensive strategy to eliminate preventable rabies deaths through mass awareness, expanded treatment facilities, vaccination coverage and stray dog population management.
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Cambridge International Education has officially confirmed the date and timing for the replacement examination of A Level Mathematics (9709/32), following concerns over the premature sharing of the original paper.
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Water Board says pipeline damage caused by K-Electric power surge has been repaired, but normal supply may take 17 hours to resume Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday ordered the immediate restoration of water supply across Karachi after taking strict notice of severe shortages affecting several parts of the city.
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