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First Oil Shipment Arrives via Hormuz Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict

Pakistan has received its first oil shipment through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran conflict, signalling a partial easing of disruptions in global oil supply...

Government Raises Kerosene and Light Diesel Oil Prices by Up to Rs68

The federal government has increased the prices of kerosene oil and light diesel oil (LDO) while keeping petrol and high-speed diesel prices unchanged in the latest petroleum price review....

Fuel Price Hike Pushes Pakistan Weekly Inflation Up: SPI Jumps 6.44%

Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) rose by 6.44% year‑on‑year for the week ended March 11, 2026, according to the latest Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data, signalling a notable spike...

Govt Tightens Control on Furnace Oil Exports

The Pakistani government has imposed new restrictions on the export of furnace oil, requiring refineries to obtain prior approval before shipping the product abroad. The decision was taken by...

OGRA Rejects Recent Price Hike Claims

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) dismissed circulating rumours about an increase in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices, clarifying that no new price notification has been issued. The...

New Digital Stamp System Triggers Disruptions

Court proceedings across the Rawalpindi division were severely disrupted after the launch of a new digital stamp paper system failed to function properly during its initial rollout. Authorities recently...

Train Cancellations Worsen Pakistan Railways Crisis

Pakistan Railways cancelled at least 11 trains scheduled to depart from Karachi for major cities, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and worsening the country’s ongoing rail transport crisis. The...

Pakistan Considers 4-Day Workweek Amid Fuel Supply Fears

Islamabad — Pakistan’s government is weighing the option of introducing a four-day workweek with reduced working hours as part of emergency fuel conservation measures amid concerns about global energy...

Punjab implements 38 schemes climate resilient vision

Punjab Rolls Out 38 Climate Resilience Projects Under Vision 2024

The Punjab government has initiated 38 development schemes under its Climate Resilient Punjab Vision 2024, aiming to address climate-related risks, improve disaster response capacity, and promote sustainable environmental management...

Ramazan Markets Slash Prices on Essentials to Ease Burden Before Holy Month

As the holy month of Ramazan draws near, government-supported Ramazan markets across Pakistan have announced significant price reductions on essential commodities, aiming to provide relief to low-income families facing...