SOEs’ Fiscal Contribution Plunges 91% to Rs35 Billion in Six Months

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) faced further financial pressure during the first half of fiscal year 2025-26 as government support increased while their overall contribution to the national exchequer declined sharply. According to official data presented before the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs), the government provided Rs804 billion in financial support to SOEs between…

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Diesel Price Cut May Cause Rs100 Billion Loss for Pakistan’s Oil Sector

Pakistan’s oil industry has raised serious concerns over the recent sharp reduction in diesel prices, warning that it could lead to inventory losses exceeding Rs100 billion. While the price cut has brought immediate relief to consumers, including farmers, transporters, and households, it has created significant financial pressure on oil marketing companies (OMCs) and fuel dealers….

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