Minister says ‘good news likely’ after petrol, diesel prices held
A day after the government kept petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices unchanged in its weekly review, Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on…
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President Zardari gives assent to Finance Bill 2026
President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday assented to the Finance Bill, 2026, days after the federal budget for the next fiscal year sailed through the…
National Assembly approves Budget 2026-27 with revised duties
The National Assembly has approved Budget 2026-27, with the Finance Bill outlining revised duties on imported vehicles, stricter Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) compliance rules…
US and Iran conclude Switzerland talks, agree on 60-day roadmap towards final deal
The first round of talks between high-ranking US and Iranian officials in Switzerland ended Monday, mediators said, after a tense opening marked by Tehran’s announcement…
Petrol, diesel prices still carry 29% tax despite cut: sources
Taxes continue to account for 29% of the prices of both petrol and diesel despite the government’s latest reduction in fuel rates. The government on…
Oil rises as uncertainty mounts over lasting US-Iran truce
Oil prices rose on Friday as the prospect of a lasting truce between the US and Iran was clouded after peace talks in Switzerland were…
PM directs to pass on benefits of declining oil prices to people immediately: Ali Pervaiz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to pass on the benefits of declining oil prices in the global market to the people immediately. This was…
Finance minister signals phased withdrawal of controversial super tax
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb signaled on Monday a phased withdrawal of the controversial corporate “super tax,” while expressing confidence that deep-seated economic reforms would drive…
SBP maintains policy rate at 11.5% as US-Iran deal cools inflation fears
The State Bank of Pakistan’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Monday left its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 11.5%, noting a recent decline in global…
Govt proposes 7% salary, pension hike in FY2026-27 budget
The federal government has proposed a 7% increase in the salaries of public sector employees in the federal budget for fiscal year 2026–27, according to…