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Govt Raises Petroleum Levy as Fuel Prices Climb Again
ISLAMABAD: (Staff Reporter) - The federal government has raised the petroleum levy by another Rs9.64 per litre, pushing the total levy on petrol to Rs80 per litre. Previously, the levy stood at Rs70.36 per litre.
The…
Gas Supply Continues Nationwide Despite Qatar Energy Force Majeure Extension: SNGPL
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) on Thursday said gas supply to consumers across the country remains uninterrupted, rejecting media reports suggesting that a new wave of supply disruptions or force majeure…
Stock Market Investor Accounts Record Historic 48% Growth
ISLAMABAD: (News Desk) - Pakistan’s capital market achieved a historic milestone during Financial Year 2025-26, as stock market investor accounts increased by 48%, the highest-ever annual growth recorded in the country’s capital market.…
Nepra Raises Electricity Tariff by 34 Paisas Per Unit
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved an increase of 34 paisas per unit in electricity tariffs for consumers across Pakistan, including customers of K-Electric in Karachi.…
ADB cuts Pakistan’s growth forecast, raises inflation outlook
ISLAMABAD: (Staff Reporter) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised down Pakistan’s economic growth forecast for fiscal year 2026-27 while raising its inflation projection, citing regional uncertainty, energy-market risks and the…
Oil Prices Surge After Trump Orders Iran Strikes
NEW YORK: (News Desk) - Global oil markets extended their gains on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced the end of the ceasefire arrangement with Iran and ordered new strikes following attacks on vessels in…
Qatar extends force majeure on LNG supplies until end of August 2026
Doha: (News Desk) - Qatar Energy has extended the force majeure imposed after the attack on the Ras Laffan LNG production complex, prolonging the disruption until the end of August 2026.
The extension is forcing Pakistan to meet its gas…
SECP Helps Companies Raise Rs20 Billion Through Markets
ISLAMABD: (News Desk) - The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) facilitated listed companies in raising more than Rs20 billion through Pakistan's capital market during the fiscal year 2025-26, highlighting…
FFC Yara Partner to Launch Advanced Crop Nutrition Solutions
ISLAMABAD: (News Desk) - Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) has entered into a strategic partnership with global agricultural solutions provider Yara International ASA to introduce advanced crop nutrition products aimed at improving…