Karachi, March 26, 2026: The benchmark KSE-100 index suffered a steep decline on Thursday, losing 5,405 points as fading hopes of peace in the Middle East spooked investors and triggered widespread selling across key sectors.
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Govt plans fuel rationing for bikes, rickshaws, small cars in Pakistan
Islamabad – In response to rising global oil prices triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Government of Pakistan has decided to introduce a fuel rationing mechanism aimed at protecting low-income segments of society. The initiative is expected to primarily benefit motorcycle riders, rickshaw drivers, and potentially owners of small cars up to 800cc.
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Pakistan slashes port charges to attract global transshipment cargo: minister
Karachi, March 25, 2026 – Pakistan is positioning itself to attract regional transshipment cargo by offering reduced port charges and improved facilitation measures, as authorities respond to shifting trade dynamics amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Foreign investors pull $1.73bn profits from Pakistan in 8 months
Karachi, March 25, 2026 – Foreign investors operating in Pakistan repatriated around $1.73 billion in profits and dividends during the first eight months (July–February) of fiscal year 2025–26, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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Pakistan activates refineries for optimal output amid global energy crisis
Islamabad – Pakistan has ramped up refinery operations to maintain optimal throughput and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply as global energy markets remain volatile due to tensions involving Iran.
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Pakistan begins oil production from Pasakhi-13 Well amid global energy crisis
Karachi, March 24, 2026 – Pakistan has marked a significant breakthrough in its energy sector by commencing oil production from a local well, a development that comes at a crucial time amid rising global energy concerns linked to tensions involving Iran.
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Pakistan gold price today: Rs43,600 per tola drop in record one-day fall
Karachi, March 23, 2026 — Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed an unprecedented collapse on Monday, registering the largest-ever single-day decline of Rs43,600 per tola amid global market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.
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PM Shehbaz highlights positive economic indicators on Pakistan Day
Islamabad, March 23, 2026 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan’s economy is moving on a path of sustainable growth despite ongoing domestic and global challenges, in his message on the occasion of Pakistan Day.
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Pakistan raises high-octane petrol levy to Rs300/liter to target wealthy amid fuel crisis
Lahore, March 22, 2026 – The government has significantly increased the levy on high-octane petrol used in luxury vehicles, aiming to shift the burden of rising fuel costs onto the wealthiest segment of society amid ongoing global energy pressures.
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Govt to shield low-income segments from fuel price shock: Aurangzeb
The government is working on a targeted relief package to protect low-income segments from the impact of rising fuel prices, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Sunday, amid mounting pressure from global energy markets.
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