KARACHI, April 11 – The benchmark KSE-100 index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange posted a sharp weekly gain of 11.2% for the week ended April 10, driven by improved investor sentiment following a ceasefire in the Middle East brokered by Pakistan, analysts said.
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Saudi Arabia pledges financial support to Pakistan amid external pressures
Saudi Arabia has assured Pakistan of continued financial support as Islamabad navigates mounting external financing needs and economic challenges linked to regional tensions.
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PM Shehbaz cuts diesel price by Rs135/litre in major relief move
ISLAMABAD, April 10 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a sharp reduction in fuel prices, slashing the cost of high-speed diesel by Rs135 per litre and petrol by Rs12 per litre, in a move aimed at providing relief to consumers amid easing global oil prices.
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Weekly inflation rises 12.15% as fuel prices drive cost surge in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, April 10 – Pakistan’s weekly inflation rose sharply by 12.15% year-on-year for the week ending April 9, driven primarily by steep increases in petroleum product prices, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
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Aurangzeb consults business leaders on budget 2026-27 priorities
ISLAMABAD, April 9 – Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a virtual meeting with leading business representatives on Thursday to discuss priorities for the federal budget 2026-27, as the government seeks to sustain economic recovery and strengthen growth prospects.
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Pakistan Customs collects over Rs200 billion in regulatory duty in FY25
Karachi, April 9, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported that Pakistan Customs collected over Rs200 billion in regulatory duty during the fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting steady growth in import-related revenues despite mixed trends across different sectors.
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KSE-100 Index skyrockets 9.32% in massive market rally after ceasefire
Karachi, April 8, 2026 – The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange delivered a spectacular performance on Wednesday, surging by 9.32% in a single trading session after positive developments surrounding a US-Iran ceasefire. The rally reflects renewed investor confidence and a sharp easing of geopolitical tensions.
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Islamabad to host direct US-Iran talks on April 10 after ceasefire
Islamabad, April 8, 2026: Pakistan is set to play a key diplomatic role as Islamabad prepares to host direct negotiations between the United States and Iran on April 10, following a major ceasefire agreement between the two countries.
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FBR reports 15% surge in duty-free imports in FY25
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a significant 15% increase in duty-free imports during the fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting shifting trade patterns and policy incentives aimed at supporting key sectors of the economy.
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Aurangzeb confirms Pakistan’s $4.80 billion external repayments
Islamabad, April 7, 2026 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has confirmed that Pakistan is scheduled to make external repayments of approximately $4.8 billion by June 2026, underscoring ongoing fiscal and external pressures facing the economy.
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