Petrol, diesel prices increased for August 22-24
The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), with the revised rates coming into effect from August 22 and remaining applicable through August 24.
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Government raises fuel dealers’ margins as petrol and diesel prices edge higher
The federal government has approved an increase in the margins earned by petrol and diesel dealers, with the revised rates set to affect retail fuel prices.
XM continues to focus on transparency, speed and accessibility as a reliable forex broker in Pakistan
Choosing a broker has become less about who offers the loudest promotion and more about who can prove consistent performance over time.
Syrian foreign minister proposes establishment of Business Council
ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister of the Syrian Arab Republic Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, accompanied by a high-level delegation, visited the ministry of commerce and held a meeting with Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan.
Maritime minister seeks policies to unlock $10 billion fisheries potential
ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhary Thursday said work was underway on the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy, aimed at unlocking the sector's potential to generate up to $10 billion through appropriate policies.
IFC, BAFL ink project agreement for Pakistan’s first Diversified Payment Rights Programme
ISLAMABAD - In a significant development for Pakistan's external financing landscape, a project agreement between the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL) for Pakistan's first Diversified Payment Rights (DPR) Programme was signed Thursday at the Finance Division, Islamabad, in the presence of Federal.
Rs50b extra annual burden on consumers as petrol, diesel dealer margins raised
ISLAMABAD - Petrol and high speed diesel consumers will face an additional Rs50 billion annual burden as the federal cabinet has approved Rs1.
PSX extends bearish trend
ISLAMABAD - The benchmark KSE 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bearish trend on Thursday, losing 254.
Several MoUs to be signed during Saudi minister’s visit to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Saudi Arabia would sign several MoUs in areas related to food research and the establishment of a Pakistan-Saudi Agri Investment Fund during the upcoming visit of Saudi Minister for Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadley to Pakistan in ongoing month (August).
Growing Chinese appetite for dairy products presents export opportunities for Pakistan
GUANGZHOU - China's dairy import market, valued at $12.
Haroon calls for unlocking growth potential of Pakistan’s gemstones sector
ISLAMABAD - Advisor to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production (Federal Minister) Haroon Akhtar Khan chaired a high-level meeting of the Steering Committee on the development and promotion of Pakistan's gemstones sector.
Pakistan keen to strengthen economic engagement with OIC countries: Sheikh
ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Investment, Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh met with Zehra Z mr t Sel uk, Director General of the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), on the sidelines of the International Education Summit & Expo 2026 organised.
PAFLA to hold national recognition ceremony for freelancers
KARACHI - The Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) will organise the country's first-ever freelancers' awards ceremony on August 29 at Governor House Sindh to recognise the outstanding contributions and achievements of Pakistani freelancers and their role in generating valuable foreign exchange for the country.