Government raises diesel prices by Rs6, petrol remains unchanged
HSD set at Rs284.44 per litre from November 16; transport and agriculture sectors likely affected
KSE-100 rally expected to sustain on IMF tranche, improved ratings: report
AKD Securities says foreign inflows, strong ties with US and KSA to lift investor sentiment
Pakistan wins major basmati trademark case as New Zealand court rejects India’s appeal
Court upholds ruling that basmati is grown in both Pakistan and India, dismisses India’s bid for exclusive certification rights
Pakistan ranked ‘Not Free’ in global internet freedom index, placed 27th out of 100
Freedom House cites VPN threats, cybercrime law amendments and rising censorship during June 2024–May 2025
Sugar mills secure court stay against Punjab’s Nov 15 crushing order, delaying season despite federal agreement
LHC suspends Punjab’s directive until Nov 17 as federal minister says delay aims to keep prices high and sell remaining 207,000 tonnes
Pakistan’s public debt jumps Rs9.3 trillion in FY25 as NA told liabilities rise Rs25.4 billion per day
Govt reports debt-to-GDP ratio up to 70.8pc; SBP data shows Rs1.28tr decline in central govt debt in Q1 FY26
KSE-100 extends rally with 1,278-point gain as political clarity lifts sentiment
Index closes near 162,000 amid continued buying; banks, energy stocks lead gains
Fuel dealers warn OGRA of ‘artificial diesel shortage’ ahead of Nov 15 price review
Petrol Pump Dealers Association alleges OMCs restricting diesel supplies; pumps report dry outs nationwide
Pakistan blocks Afghan-origin fruit imports via Iran as 5,500 transit containers remain stranded
Customs rejects 23-tonne fruit consignment routed through Iran; Uzbekistan allowed to airlift and reroute cargo as border closures choke Afghan trade
Govt finalises draft Textile and Apparel Policy 2025–30 to boost exports
Export targets set at $19.37bn for FY26, $21.42bn for FY27, $23.74bn for FY28, $26.71bn for FY29 and $29.38bn for FY30 under Uraan Pakistan projections
Govt forms 17-member committee to update Pakistan’s poverty, inequality figures
New panel includes World Bank, ADB and UNICEF representatives; committee to revise poverty line and estimate national-provincial poverty using Household Integrated Economic Survey 2024-25
Pakistan’s total liquid forex reserves reach $19.72 billion
SBP holdings rise modestly to $14.52 billion while commercial banks maintain $5.20 billion
KSE-100 surges nearly 2,500 points on IMF Board meeting announcement
Bullish sentiment strengthens as IMF schedules December 8 meeting to approve next loan tranche
Mari Energies wins provisional award of 23 offshore exploration blocks, including 18 as operator
DGPC issues provisional allotments under October 2025 offshore bid round; formal award subject to licences, Production Sharing Agreements, and signing of Joint Operating Agreements between all JV partners
Afghan trade halt hits Pakistan’s $200 million pharma exports, medicine containers struck at Torkham, Chaman borders
PPMA warns over 50 pharma firms face losses as temperature-sensitive medicines risk expiry; industry urges govt to allow exports on humanitarian grounds