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What will be new Petrol, Diesel Price in Pakistan from February 16, 2025?
KARACHI (Web Desk) – Pakistanis may face increase in Petrol, Diesel price as petroleum products are expected to become more expensive from February 16. 2025.
Sources shared by insiders claim that Petrol price could jump by Rs4.39 per…
Pakistan Electricity Tariffs Set to Rise Sharply
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Electricity bills in Pakistan could rise significantly as the government moves forward with a sweeping power tariff overhaul under an IMF-backed programme aimed at stabilizing the country’s struggling energy sector.…
Bearish Momentum Continues; KSE-100 Drops 1716 Points
Pakistan Stock Exchange - (Web Desk) - The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) KSE-100 index opened lower on Friday, trading in the red by 11am. Early intraday activity saw the benchmark index drop 1,716.51 points, a 0.95% decline from…
UAE rolls over $2bn Pakistan loan before IMF review
Pakistan & UAE - (Web Desk) - The United Arab Emirates has agreed to extend a $2 billion deposit for Pakistan on a short-term basis, rolling it over for two months as Islamabad heads into crucial talks with the International Monetary…
SBP reports sharp rise in government debt
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a significant increase in the federal government’s public debt during 2025, with domestic borrowing rising by 11 percent over the year.
According to the SBP’s annual…
Japan eyes creating over 1Lac Jobs in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Over 100,000 new jobs are expected to open up in Pakistan as Japanese automakers expand their investment, bringing cutting-edge technology, localised auto parts, and modern manufacturing practices like Kaizen and 5S.…
PM orders appeal against NEPRA solar rules
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken formal notice of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (NEPRA) newly notified Prosumer Regulations 2026, directing the Power Division to urgently challenge the…
SBP Chief Expects Broader Economic Recovery Than IMF Forecast
Governor SBP - (Web Desk) - State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad believes the country’s economy could grow by up to 4.75% this fiscal year, challenging a recent downgrade by the International Monetary Fund. In written comments to…
Larghari explains net metering changes to safeguard electricity consumers
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - Federal Minister for Energy, Awais Leghari, defended recent amendments to solar net metering rules in the Senate on Tuesday, stressing that these changes are regulatory rather…
