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LPG prices jump again, increasing pressure on consumers
KARACHI (Web Desk): The upward trend in Liquefied Petroleum Gas prices continued on Tuesday as the retail rate increased by another Rs20 per kilogram, adding further pressure on consumers already facing rising fuel costs.
The retail price…
PSX surges 9,300 points as Trump says Iran war nears end
KARACHI (Web Desk) – Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and global markets reacted positively after US President Donald Trump announced that the war against Iran could soon end.
Trump stated in an interview that Iran’s naval, air, and…
Schools closed two weeks as fuel crisis fears rise
ISLAMABAD: (Mudassar Iqbal/ Web Desk) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday cautioned that fuel prices in Pakistan may increase again in the coming days as tensions between Iran and Israel continue to escalate and the…
Pakistan seeks $5 Billion Lifeline from Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Amid growing economic pressure and rising regional tensions, Pakistan turned to Saudi Arabia seeking long-term financial support, and the government proposed converting existing $5 billion short-term deposits into a…
PM Shehbaz Approves Tax Relief Plan for Salaried Class
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – The government has proposed reducing income tax for salaried individuals by 5 percent, bringing the maximum rate down to 30 percent.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given in-principle approval for the plan, which…
PSX Crashes Thousands of Points Within Minutes
KARACHI: In Karachi, the Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a dramatic fall at the start of the trading week as the market dropped sharply within minutes of opening.
According to market details, heavy selling pressure from…
Miftah Ismail Criticizes Petrol Price Increase Benefiting Oil Companies
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - Former finance minister Miftah Ismail has strongly criticized the government’s recent decision to raise petroleum prices, saying the move will mainly benefit oil marketing companies rather than the public.
He…
KP Govt Announces Subsidy For Motorcyclists Amid Fuel Hike
PESHAWAR: (Web Desk) - Sohail Afridi has announced a subsidy for all motorcyclists in the province to mitigate the impact of rising petroleum prices. The announcement was made during a press conference alongside Shafi Jan and…
PM Shehbaz to Announce Govt Austerity Plan Tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to unveil a government austerity plan on Monday in response to the ongoing global fuel crisis triggered by the US/Israel-Iran conflict.
The Prime Minister’s Office…
