Pakistan Tanker Shalamar Becomes First Crude Carrier To Bypass Hormuz Blockade
The Pakistan-flagged tanker Shalamar successfully exits the Strait of Hormuz with 450,000 barrels of crude, marking a rare breakthrough in the US naval blockade.
Trump Credits Pakistan As Iran Reopens The Strait Of Hormuz For Global Trade
President Trump praises Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for their mediation role as Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.
Beyond Imports: Fertilizer as Food Security
An analytical look at how global energy shocks and maritime bottlenecks are transforming fertilizer from a trade commodity into a critical national security asset for Pakistan.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Announces 129 Billion Rupee Fuel Subsidy Funding via PSDP Cuts
Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb details the 458 million dollar fuel subsidy funded through PSDP cuts and state enterprise dividends amid global oil price surges.
Global Financial Leaders to Convene Emergency Summit as US Issues Ultimatum to Iran Over Oil Blockade
Leaders of the IEA, IMF, and World Bank will meet to address a historic energy crisis following the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and US military threats.
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 Industrial Growth Surges as Surplus Power Package Delivers Twenty Billion Rupee Relief
Pakistan reports a significant boost in industrial and agricultural productivity following a successful three month surplus power initiative saving consumers over twenty billion rupees.
Pakistan Power Sector Prepares for Summer Load-Shedding and Tariff Hikes Amid Global Energy Crisis
Pakistan faces a challenging summer as the Power Division develops a hybrid strategy of load-shedding, mandatory conservation, and fuel price adjustments due to the Middle East conflict.
Pakistan Economic Outlook Faces Major Strain as Global Energy Crisis Triggers Billions in Import Costs
Pakistan’s import bill is projected to surge by up to $9 billion as Middle East tensions push global crude prices to $145 per barrel, forcing the government to evaluate digital subsidies.
Fitch Ratings Warns of Sovereign Credit Pressure Across APAC Amid Persistent Iran Conflict
Fitch Ratings highlights growing economic vulnerabilities for Asia-Pacific nations as the Iran conflict threatens energy supplies and fiscal stability.