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Pakistan EU Sign €65 Million Grant Agreements Monday
ISLAMABAD: (News Desk) - The Government of Pakistan and the European Union (EU) on Monday signed three grant agreements worth a combined €65 million to support economic development, renewable energy and the rule of law in the country.…
FBR extends sales tax, federal excise return deadline
ISLAMABAD: (Finance Reporter) - The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for filing sales tax and federal excise returns for August 2026, 24NewsHD TV reported on Sunday.
Under the extension, taxpayers can now file…
Govt monitoring oil prices and supplies, says Ali Pervaiz
LAHORE: (Finance Reporter) - Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said Sunday that the government was closely monitoring global oil prices and petroleum supplies amid the tense international situation.
Speaking to the media in…
Government, JI Begin Fifth Round of Talks Over Petroleum Levy
LAHORE: (News Desk) - The fifth round of negotiations between the government and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) over the abolition of the petroleum levy began in Lahore on Saturday, with a government delegation reaching the party’s Mansoorah…
Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme Expanded Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: (Finance Reporter) - The Prime Minister’s Special Relief Scheme has been implemented across Pakistan, offering petrol to eligible beneficiaries at a subsidized rate of Rs100 per litre.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is…
Pakistan Current Account Deficit Shrinks 70pc to $98m in August
Pakistan - (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) - Pakistan's current account deficit has dropped in a big way. New numbers from the State Bank of Pakistan show the gap fell close to 70 percent in August 2026, when compared to the same month last year.…
India Vows to Protect Energy Security Amid US Tariff Threat on Russian Oil
US vs India - (Special Correspondent/Web Desk) - India has sent a clear warning to Washington. The new US tariff on India Russian oil purchases could hurt the friendship between both nations, the Indian foreign ministry said this week.…
Oil Prices Fall Further as Saudi Supply Fears Ease
ISLAMABAD: (News Desk) - Oil prices fell in early trading on Thursday, extending the previous session’s sharp losses after reports that Saudi Arabia was arranging additional crude shipments through Oman helped ease concerns over potential…
Petrol Price Rises by Rs6.88, Diesel by Rs5.62 Per Litre
ISLAMABAD: (Finance Reporter) - The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has determined the ex-depot prices of petroleum products for September 17, 2026, with petrol and high-speed diesel becoming more expensive amid elevated…