Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to assess the implementation of fuel conservation and austerity measures in light of the rapidly escalating situation in the Middle East.
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SBP reports record 3.4 billion transactions in Pakistan
Karachi, March 19, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan has reported a record 3.4 billion retail transactions for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, highlighting continued growth in digital payments and financial inclusion across the country.
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Pakistan strikes new oil and gas discovery amid global energy crisis
Karachi, March 19, 2026 – Pakistan has announced a significant new oil and gas discovery in Sindh, offering a potential boost to the country’s energy security at a time when global markets are under pressure due to rising geopolitical tensions.
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Gold Prices Crash in Pakistan – Biggest Ever Drop of Rs24,300
Karachi, March 19, 2026 – Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a historic fall on Thursday, dropping by Rs24,300 per tola, the largest single-day decline ever witnessed in the country’s bullion market. The sharp fall follows a global downturn in gold prices amid easing geopolitical tensions and market corrections.
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Deadly thunderstorm in Karachi leaves 17 dead, many injured
Karachi, March 19, 2026 – Reportedly, at least 17 people were killed and several others injured after a powerful thunderstorm, accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds, swept across Karachi on Wednesday night, triggering multiple incidents of structural collapse and urban disruption.
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PM Shehbaz orders emergency preparedness for fuel supply
Islamabad, March 17, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to further strengthen Pakistan’s petroleum import supply chain, emphasizing preparedness amid evolving regional and global conditions.
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Senate told Pakistan imports 70% petrol via Strait of Hormuz
Islamabad, March 16, 2026 – Pakistan imports nearly 70 percent of its petrol through the Strait of Hormuz, making the country highly dependent on the strategic maritime route for fuel supplies, the Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum was informed on Monday.
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PM Shehbaz: Pakistan fully prepared for global tensions
Islamabad, March 16, 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday affirmed that the government of Pakistan is fully prepared to handle any situation arising from ongoing global tensions, emphasizing that economic stability and public relief remain top priorities.
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PSX bloodbath: KSE-100 plunges nearly 4,700 points today amid global oil worries
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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