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Bike, loader prices soar amid price hikes from Middle East conflict

Bike, loader prices soar amid price hikes from Middle East conflict

Higher fuel, freight and parts costs drive increases.

27.03.2026 30

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Freight, fuel hikes squeeze consumers

Freight, fuel hikes squeeze consumers

War-driven costs push up wholesale prices, with retail impact looming; energy shock threatens inflation spike.

26.03.2026 30

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Aamir Shafaat Khan

Petroleum dealers postpone strike in light of Middle East conflict

Petroleum dealers postpone strike in light of Middle East conflict

"We have postponed the strike, keeping in view the hardships consumers will face if the war escalates and leads to a supply chain crisis of petroleum...

26.03.2026 20

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Petroleum dealers postpone plan to go on strike in light of Middle East conflict

Petroleum dealers postpone plan to go on strike in light of Middle East conflict

"We have postponed the strike, keeping in view the hardships consumers will face if the war escalates and leads to a supply chain crisis of petroleum...

26.03.2026 20

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K-Electric appoints Syed Taha as new CEO, replacing interim head

K-Electric appoints Syed Taha as new CEO, replacing interim head

Syed Taha has served as the CEO of PSO since 2020, according to KE in a letter to PSX.

24.03.2026 30

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KE appoints Syed Taha as new CEO, replacing interim head

KE appoints Syed Taha as new CEO, replacing interim head

Syed Taha has served as the CEO of PSO since 2020, according to KE in a letter to PSX.

24.03.2026 30

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KE announces Syed Taha as new CEO, replacing interim head

KE announces Syed Taha as new CEO, replacing interim head

Syed Taha has served as the CEO of PSO since 2020, according to KE in a letter to PSX.

24.03.2026 30

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Gold loses safe-haven shine amid escalating war

Prices slip below Rs500,000 per tola.

20.03.2026 30

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Auto loans jump for 15th month, hit Rs336bn in February

Geopolitical tensions raise supply chain concerns.

18.03.2026 20

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High GST proposal worries hybrid manufacturers

Any major change in tax incentives could influence both consumer demand and future investment decisions.

17.03.2026 30

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Auto sales under war clouds

Demand for small, petrol-driven cars and their financing may rise further owing to fuel price hikes amid forecasts of further increases.

16.03.2026 30

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War risk, freight surge cloud trade outlook

Industry leaders warn higher logistics costs threaten future imports and exports.

15.03.2026 30

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Fuel dealers warn of post-Eid strike if margins not raised

Currently, the dealers’ margin comes to around Rs8.64 per litre on diesel and petrol.

14.03.2026 40

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Auto sales rise 43pc in July-February

Auto sector expert says parts manufacturers struggling with increased costs, price adjustments needed across the board.

11.03.2026 40

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High interest rate to hit economy in war times, warn businesses

Leaders say affordable financing is critical for industrial survival

10.03.2026 40

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Saving up on transportation costs

As fuel costs rise, market personnel believe two-wheeler demand will remain strong as the only form of affordable transport.

09.03.2026 40

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End to war risk cover unlikely to hurt local insurers

Experts suggest govt set up reinsurance firm to support essential maritime trade and energy shipments.

08.03.2026 30

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Middle East crisis hits local industries; auto sector braces for impact

Urea plant shuts due to RLNG supply suspension; Indus Motor Company anticipates disruptions and delays in imported parts.

05.03.2026 40

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Strait of Hormuz crisis triggers fears of surge in costs of oil, LNG, insurance

Pakistan’s trade likely to face delays, higher freight and insurance costs.

03.03.2026 30

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Aamir Shafaat Khan

Strait of Hormuz crisis triggers cost surge fears

Pakistan’s trade likely to face delays, higher freight and insurance costs.

03.03.2026 60

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Mixed 2025 for food giants amid economic strain

Companies remain cautiously optimistic for 2026, focusing on brand investment, operational efficiency.

01.03.2026 20

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Auto assemblers fear market distortion after duty decision on range-extended electric vehicles

Seek review of HS code for range-extended electric vehicles.

26.02.2026 20

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Karachi property gains but gold, stocks steal limelight

DHA, Clifton residential plots up 25-50pc; commercial plots surge 25-75pc; industrial investment in Karachi remains weak.

15.02.2026 60

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Pre-Ramazan hikes in essential commodities’ prices pinching consumers

KARACHI: The prices of tomatoes, onions, potatoes, and other vegetables have started creeping up ahead of the start of Ramazan, after hitting rare...

10.02.2026 40

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No more imports of ‘personal’ used cars

KARACHI: The Ministry of Commerce has amended the Import Policy Order 2022, imposing a ban on the import of used cars under the “personal baggage...

18.01.2026 60

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Fertiliser, steel prices fall; cement remains stable

KARACHI: The na­t­ional average prices of fertiliser, steel bars and different labour charges have declined in the last year, while cement prices...

05.01.2026 60

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Traders question inflation figures despite relief

• Vegetable price slump offsets costlier staples• Tomato glut eases prices, hurts growers• Flour, milk and meat rates climb KARACHI: Traders...

03.01.2026 20

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Lobbying over hybrid vehicles’ classification as EVs sparks row

KARACHI: A quiet tug-of-war is going on in the auto sector as a Chinese assembler and a local importer, who presents himself as an “automaker”...

01.01.2026 60

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Gold scales new peak amid nil imports

KARACHI: Amid record breaking domestic rates, Pakistan’s gold imports specifically for jewellery export purposes have remained nil from...

30.12.2025 20

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Stakeholders back PIA sale, call for divestment of other SOEs

• OICCI expects foreign interest once new management stabilises operations• Privatisation debate ignores what passengers actually need, says...

28.12.2025 20

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Gold, silver prices hit record high

KARACHI: The 10-gram and one-tola (24 karat) gold rates hit an all-time high of Rs396,400 and Rs462,362 after surging by Rs5,315 and Rs6,200,...

24.12.2025 80

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Transporters end 10-day strike after govt ‘accepts’ key demands

KARACHI: After negotiations with various government departments, goods transporters on Wed­n­esday called off their 10-day strike that had paralysed...

19.12.2025 50

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Auto financing grows for 12th straight month

KARACHI: While continuing to show a gradual recovery, the outstanding auto loans reached Rs318 billion in Nove­mber from Rs315.4bn in October,...

19.12.2025 20

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Flour gets costlier in Sindh due to delayed govt action

KARACHI: The recent decision by the Sindh Cabinet to reduce the wheat issue price to Rs8,000 per 100kg bag from Rs9,500 has come too late to prevent...

19.12.2025 60

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Transporters hold firm as talks to resolve strike continue

KARACHI: Amid negotiations between goods transporters and government departments to resolve a nationwide strike that has entered its 10th day,...

18.12.2025 40

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Businesses panic as transporters’ strike ‘cripples’ supply chains

KARACHI: Businessmen fear economic activity in the port city and the province will come to a standstill and local production will shut down due to a...

17.12.2025 60

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Sugar prices start easing as cane crushing picks up momentum

KARACHI: Wholesale sugar rates are now on a downward trajectory as cane crushing in Punjab and Sindh mills gains momentum. Traders said that wholesale...

10.12.2025 40

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Govt vows equal standards for imported, local cars

KARACHI: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar has assured local auto assemblers that all imported...

06.12.2025 20

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Auto sales rev up in October

KARACHI: Pakistan’s automotive market showed strong growth in October, with sales of cars, vans, pickups and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) rising to...

13.11.2025 100

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Auto industry gears up for policy battle

KARACHI: As the current auto policy nears its expiry in June 2026, the government is finalising the Auto Industry Policy 2026-31, with the Engineering...

10.11.2025 80

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Hybrids save $27m in fuel imports

KARACHI: More than 30,000 hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have hit Pakistani roads over the past two years, saving an estimated 30 million litres of...

01.11.2025 30

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Business leaders term SBP’s decision to maintain policy rate ‘anti-growth’

KARACHI: Barring foreign investors, Pakistan’s business community on Monday strongly criticised the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to...

30.10.2025 30

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Tomato prices decline due to imports from Iran; another shortage likely in spring

• Amid limited supplies from Swat and Sindh, rates coming down due to imports from Iran • Supply may dip next year as flood impacts on Punjab’s...

28.10.2025 70

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Consumers face tomato shock amid govt’s inaction

• Price surges to Rs560 per kg • Pulses stay costly despite global drop • Poultry prices fall amid overproduction KARACHI: The price of...

20.10.2025 30

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Gold crosses Rs456,000 per tola

KARACHI: Domestic gold prices surged to a record high on Friday, with one tola (24kt) reaching Rs456,900 and 10 grams hitting Rs391,718 — marking an...

19.10.2025 30

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Pakistan leads region in used car imports

KARACHI: The import of used cars in Pakistan is much higher than its regional peers and other countries. However, different countries have implemented...

07.10.2025 30

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Gold hits Rs403,600 per tola

KARACHI: Gold prices reached a record high of Rs403,600 per tola on Monday, up Rs5,900 from Saturday, as consumers continue to face fluctuating rates...

01.10.2025 30

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Tax filing gaps highlighted in jewellery sector

KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revealed that more than 14,000 jewellers out of 35,000 registered have not filed income tax returns,...

29.09.2025 20

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Call for wheat imports to avert further rise in flour prices

KARACHI: Wheat importers have warned of an imminent supply gap of around 3 million tonnes and urged the government to allow immediate imports to...

25.09.2025 20

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Auto sector warns draft law may ‘criminalise’ business

KARACHI: The country’s auto sector has raised strong objections to the draft Motor Vehicles Industry Development Act 2025, warning that instead of...

17.09.2025 20

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