Karachi, March 16, 2026 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a severe market sell-off on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged by nearly 4,700 points, reflecting growing investor concerns over volatile global oil prices amid ongoing Middle East tensions. The index closed the trading session at 149,178.66 points, down 3.05% from the previous close of 153,866.16 points.
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PM Shehbaz directs strategy to boost food exports to Gulf countries
Lahore, March 15, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to formulate a comprehensive strategy for exporting surplus food items to Gulf countries, while ensuring that domestic food security in Pakistan remains unaffected.
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Pakistan’s rice exports slump 40% in 8MFY26 — Iran conflict may deepen losses
Islamabad, March 15, 2026 – Pakistan’s rice exports have suffered a sharp 40% decline during the first eight months (July–February) of fiscal year 2025-26, compared to the same period last year, raising concerns of further contraction amid the ongoing Iran war.
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Pakistan petrol price monitoring committee reviews national fuel stocks
Islamabad, March 14, 2026 – The government’s Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices held a virtual meeting on Saturday to review the country’s petroleum product stocks and assess global oil market developments amid rising regional tensions.
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Pakistan’s petroleum imports plunge amid pre-Iran war challenges
Islamabad, March 14, 2026: Pakistan’s petroleum product imports experienced a significant decline in February 2026, even before the escalation of the Iran war, highlighting ongoing energy challenges in the country.
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Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Meet to Boost Regional Peace
Jeddah, March 13, 2026 – Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a restricted meeting with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman here on Thursday, where the two leaders discussed regional developments and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and promoting peace and stability in the region.
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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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SBP permits CIF-based oil imports amid Iran war uncertainty
Karachi, March 11, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has temporarily allowed the import of crude oil and petroleum products on CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) basis for a period of 60 days, citing uncertainty arising from the ongoing Iran war and the strategic importance of energy supplies for the country.
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Massive cash withdrawals drain Rs790 billion from Pakistan banks in January 2026
Karachi, March 11, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan has reported that large-scale cash withdrawals wiped out Rs790 billion from the country’s banking system in a single month, highlighting continued liquidity movement among depositors.
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KSE-100 index surges nearly 9,700 points after Trump signals possible war de-escalation
Karachi, March 10, 2026 – The benchmark KSE 100 Index recorded a massive rally on Tuesday, surging by nearly 9,700 points after Donald Trump hinted at a possible de-escalation of the Middle East conflict.
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