Islamabad, March 28, 2026 – Pakistan is set to receive approximately $1.21 billion in financial assistance after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced a staff-level agreement with Pakistani authorities on key economic reviews under its ongoing support programs.
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Petrol costs Rs544 but sold at Rs322 as government absorbs price hike: PM Shehbaz
Islamabad, March 27, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the government is heavily subsidizing fuel prices, revealing that petrol’s actual cost has surged to Rs544 per litre, but is being sold at Rs322 to shield citizens from inflationary pressures.
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Govt eyes tech-based subsidy system for petroleum relief
Islamabad, March 27, 2026 – The federal government is moving to introduce a targeted subsidy on petroleum products through a technology-driven mechanism, as it navigates limited fiscal space and rising energy challenges.
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Weekly inflation hits 8.24% YoY amid rising fuel prices: PBS
Islamabad, March 27, 2026 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported that inflation surged to 8.24% Year on Year (YoY) for the week ending March 26, 2026, driven largely by rising fuel prices and increases in essential food items.
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IMF sends key MEFP draft to Pakistan ahead of Budget 2026-27
Islamabad, March 27, 2026 – The International Monetary Fund has shared a draft of the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) with Pakistan, marking a crucial step in finalizing the 2026–27 budget and ongoing talks under the third review of the Extended Fund Facility and second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility.
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Pakistan announces major hydrocarbon find in KP exploration well
Karachi, March 27, 2026 – Pakistan has announced a significant hydrocarbon discovery in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking a positive development for the country’s energy sector and future resource security.
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ECC approves Rs100 billion transfer to Prime Minister’s Austerity Fund 2026
Islamabad, March 27, 2026 – The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet on Thursday approved a substantial allocation of Rs100 billion for transfer to the Prime Minister’s Austerity Fund 2026. The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division.
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President Zardari holds key meeting on economy and energy
Islamabad, March 26, 2026: President Asif Ali Zardari chaired a high-level consultative meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr to review Pakistan’s evolving economic and energy situation amid global oil supply constraints and rising petroleum prices, as well as regional security developments.
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KSE-100 index nosedives 5,400 points as Mideast peace hopes fade
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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