HeadlinesPakistan holds fuel reserves for 27 days, LNG for 9 days amid Middle East disruptions, Senate panel told
Petroleum Secretary says diesel stocks can last 21 days, jet fuel 14 days and crude oil 11 days as supply risks persist due to regional conflict
Mar 17, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan’s REER slides to 102.54 in February 2026, signaling slight export competitiveness gain
Month-on-month decline of 0.74%; NEER also falls as central bank notes REER movement reflects trade-weighted currency shifts
Mar 16, 2026
HeadlinesNAB investigation into Chaudhry Sugar Mills case against Maryam Nawaz, Nawaz Sharif closed
Accountability court clears Punjab CM and former PM; Rs70 million bail bond now eligible for withdrawal
Mar 16, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan secures fuel stocks despite price hikes amid Middle East tensions
March and April requirements covered as government implements Rs55 per litre petrol and diesel increase to manage supply disruptions
Mar 16, 2026
HeadlinesCCP approves IDL Investments’ stake increase in Jura Energy, cites no competition concerns
Share purchase from Phoenix Exploration deemed unlikely to alter Pakistan’s upstream oil and gas market dynamics
Mar 16, 2026
HeadlinesHormuz disruption could hit Pakistan’s exports, energy imports, FPCCI warns
Business leaders say shipping surcharges, longer transit times and higher diesel prices threaten trade competitiveness and could strain forex reserves
Mar 16, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan posts $427m current account surplus in February, highest since March 2025
Second straight monthly surplus driven by remittances and controlled imports, though Jul–Feb FY26 balance remains in deficit
Mar 16, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan expands Roshan Digital Accounts to foreign nationals and firms
Move allows overseas investors to buy government securities and Naya Pakistan Certificates as Islamabad seeks to deepen financial markets and attract global capital
Mar 16, 2026
HeadlinesExporters face new air cargo charges of Rs25–50 per kg amid rising war-related costs
Ground handling firms introduce temporary operating fees as freight costs rise, while exporters protest lack of consultation and customs warns shipping lines against opportunistic surcharges
Mar 16, 2026
HeadlinesGovt moves to amend law regulating overseas jobs for former civil servants
Cabinet Committee on Disposal of Legislative Cases backs changes to 1966 Act allowing cabinet to define categories requiring permission for foreign employment
Mar 16, 2026
HeadlinesADB gives final one-month extension for $360 million CAREC project loan
NHA asked to award N-55 road contract by April 5 as Supreme Court upholds bidding process for Rs172 billion project
Mar 16, 2026
HeadlinesSenate confirms Rs90 million luxury vehicle purchased for chairman
Vehicle ordered last year using Senate budget savings; chairman says attempt was made to return it after arrival
Mar 16, 2026