Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Maintains Fuel Prices Amid Global Energy Volatility and Middle East Tensions
Pakistan opts to freeze petroleum prices to shield the public from financial strain despite rising global crude costs and escalating geopolitical conflict in the Middle East.
Global Oil Prices Skyrocket as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Energy Supply Chains
Energy markets face a massive 20 percent surge in oil prices as the US-Israel conflict with Iran threatens the Strait of Hormuz and sparks global stagflation fears.
Pakistan Gains Temporary Relief as Global Oil Prices Retreat
Pakistan benefits from the timely retreat in global oil prices, easing import costs and current account pressures, but experts warn of structural oversupply and the need for energy reforms.
Pakistani Rupee Inches Up Against US Dollar Amid Global Market Shifts
The Pakistani rupee saw a marginal gain against the US dollar in inter-bank trading on Monday, supported by stable domestic flows and muted global currency volatility, as global markets reacted to political and monetary developments in Japan and the United States.