Federal Government Mandates Strict Price Monitoring and Energy Conservation to Combat Fuel Crisis
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal directs provincial authorities to regulate transport fares and proposes revised market timings to reduce national energy imports.
Government Initiates Petroleum and Transport Subsidy Disbursement Through Digital Wallets
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif launches a digital wallet payment system for transport subsidies to ensure transparency and stabilize essential commodity prices.
Pakistan Finance Ministry Highlights Stable Economic Outlook Amid Global Risks
Pakistan’s Finance Ministry reports GDP growth, lower inflation, and improved fiscal balance, while cautioning on global commodity price fluctuations and Middle East developments.
National Assembly Surrenders 472 Million to Treasury Amid Federal Austerity Drive
The National Assembly Secretariat deposits 472.1 million rupees into the national treasury as Speaker Ayaz Sadiq implements strict cost-saving measures.
Pakistan Fiscal Deficit Shrinks to 0.05 Percent of GDP as Industrial Growth Surges
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reports a massive reduction in fiscal deficit and a primary surplus of 3.2 percent for fiscal year 2026.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Announces Massive Petrol Levy Reduction Amid Global Energy Crisis
PM Shehbaz Sharif slashes petrol levy by Rs80 per litre to provide relief as Pakistan navigates a fuel crunch caused by the Middle East conflict and rising global prices.
Pakistan Signals Interest Rate Hikes and Currency Devaluation to IMF Amid Global Tensions
Pakistan pledges to increase interest rates and ease currency controls to secure a $1 billion IMF tranche as Middle East conflicts impact oil prices and inflation.
SBP Reports Significant Shift in SCRA Balances as Foreign Investors Adjust Portfolios
State Bank of Pakistan data reveals a decline in SCRA balances and net selling of securities during late March 2026 highlighting evolving trends in foreign investment.
Pakistan Industrial and Agricultural Electricity Consumption Surges on Winter Relief Package
Pakistan reports a 2,164 GWh increase in electricity consumption within the industrial and agricultural sectors as businesses pivot to cost-effective grid power.
Punjab and Sindh Launch Major Tech Driven Fuel Subsidies and Transport Relief for Citizens
The governments of Punjab and Sindh roll out massive relief packages including free public transport and digital subsidies for motorcyclists and farmers to counter rising fuel costs.