KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a strong note on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining more than 600 points as investors returned to buying across major sectors. By 9:35am, the KSE-100 Index had climbed 643.38 points, or 0.36%, to 177,610.06. Buying interest was seen across several major sectors, including automobiles, cement,…
ISLAMABAD: Consumers across Pakistan are facing a significant financial burden as taxes, levies and various margins account for a substantial portion of petrol and high-speed diesel prices. According to the latest price breakdown, motorists are paying Rs130.75 in taxes, levies and margins on every litre of petrol. The additional charges on high-speed diesel amount to…
LAHORE: The federal Ministry of Industries and Production has reportedly allowed the export of sugar that was imported at a higher cost, raising concerns over potential losses to the national exchequer and the impact on Pakistan’s sugar industry. According to sources within the ministry, the government has not yet approved the export of around 250,000…
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has rejected former finance minister Miftah Ismail’s criticism of Pakistan’s sugar policy, saying the government’s decisions were based on prevailing market conditions and the need to protect consumers and sugarcane growers. Tarar said sugar exports in 2024 were allowed because Pakistan had sufficient surplus stocks and were…
ISLAMABAD: Petrol and high-speed diesel prices have increased in Pakistan following the implementation of higher dealers’ margins, adding to the cost burden for consumers and businesses. According to a document issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), dealers’ margins on both petrol and high-speed diesel have been increased by Rs1.34 per litre. The…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani freelancers recorded strong growth at the beginning of the new financial year as their export earnings increased by 45% in July 2026, according to official data. Freelancers earned $176 million in foreign exchange during July, compared with $121 million in the same month last year. The figures represent an increase of $55 million…
The federal government has announced a mixed adjustment in petroleum prices, reducing the petrol price in Pakistan while increasing the price of high-speed diesel. The revised rates will take effect from August 12, 2026, under the government’s petroleum pricing mechanism. According to the latest notification, petrol has become cheaper by Rs1.70 per litre, bringing its…
Pakistan’s private sector lending recorded its strongest growth in four years during FY2025–26, highlighting renewed business confidence and improving economic activity, according to Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Shahzad. Khurram Shahzad said private sector credit expanded by nearly 15 percent during the fiscal year, with total lending reaching Rs1.138 trillion. He described the increase…
The federal government has announced a slight reduction in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) for the next fortnight, offering modest relief to consumers across Pakistan. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of high-speed diesel has been reduced by Rs0.66 per litre, bringing the new retail price down…
The federal government has announced a fresh increase in petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices, with the revised fuel rates taking effect immediately across Pakistan. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs1.09 per litre, raising the new rate from Rs335.06 to Rs336.15 per…
