Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday emphasized the urgent need to promote environment-friendly electric vehicles (EVs) across Pakistan, citing rising global petroleum prices and regional uncertainties as key challenges impacting the economy.
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Government bank borrowing surges 61% in 9MFY26, SBP data shows
The federal government’s borrowing from commercial banks surged by 61% during the first nine months of fiscal year 2025-26, highlighting growing reliance on domestic financing, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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Government using all resources to manage crisis: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, April 6, 2026 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said the government is utilizing all available resources to effectively manage the ongoing economic and regional challenges facing Pakistan.
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Is smuggled Iranian petrol being legalized in Balochistan?
Recent media reports have sparked widespread debate over whether smuggled Iranian petrol has effectively been legalized in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan. The controversy began after claims circulated that the provincial government had fixed the price of Iranian petrol at Rs280 per liter.
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PM Shehbaz launches digital fuel subsidy for transport
Islamabad, April 4, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially launched a digital fuel subsidy scheme aimed at supporting Pakistan’s transport sector amid rising global oil prices and regional tensions.
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Shipping agents assure no war surcharge on shipments, minister confirm
Islamabad, April 4, 2026 – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has confirmed that shipping agents have assured the government that no war-related surcharges are being imposed on in-transit shipments or cargo moving through other routes, providing relief to importers and exporters amid global trade uncertainties.
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Petrol price cut: Motorcyclists get fuel at Rs278/liter after subsidy
Islamabad, April 4, 2026 – The federal government has announced a significant relief measure for motorcyclists, bringing the effective petrol price down to Rs278 per liter through targeted subsidies following a major reduction in the petroleum levy.
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PM Shehbaz cuts petrol price to Rs378 after levy slash
Islamabad, April 3, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a significant relief measure by reducing the petrol price to Rs378 per liter after slashing the petroleum levy by Rs80 per liter, just a day after a massive hike in fuel prices.
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Pakistan to pay back $2bn UAE deposit by April end
Islamabad, April 3, 2026 – Pakistan has decided to return a $2 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates by the end of April, according to official sources, amid evolving financial and geopolitical developments.
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Motorcycle owners in Sindh to get Rs2,000 fuel subsidy via banks
Karachi, April 3, 2026 – In a major relief move amid soaring petroleum prices, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has announced a Rs2,000 monthly fuel subsidy for motorcycle owners across the province, to be transferred directly into bank accounts.
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