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ECC approves Rs100bn supplementary grant for PM’s austerity fund

ECC approves Rs100bn supplementary grant for PM’s austerity fund

The finance ministry has notified that the fund will receive “donations from both domestic and international donors and contributions from abroad".

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Crude oil theft network busted in Tando Allahyar

Crude oil theft network busted in Tando Allahyar

During the operation, authorities recovered refining equipment and a large quantity of stolen crude oil.

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Centre asks provinces to help shoulder fuel price burden

Centre asks provinces to help shoulder fuel price burden

Punjab, Sindh expected to revert after internal consultations on whether they have requisite fiscal space.

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Mobile app-based fuel quota system finalised for motorcycles, rickshaws amid global oil crisis

Mobile app-based fuel quota system finalised for motorcycles, rickshaws amid global oil crisis

The government will now take a final decision whether the scheme should extend to small cars or remain restricted to two- and three-wheelers.

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Govt announces optional multi-tariff time of use mechanism for industrial consumers

Govt announces optional multi-tariff time of use mechanism for industrial consumers

Fixed charges to be determined based on Maximum Demand Indicators (MDI), expected to be relatively higher than variable energy charges.

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Competitive power market era begins as legal process completed for electricity auction

Competitive power market era begins as legal process completed for electricity auction

Nepra declares CMOD, enabling auction of 800MW after decades of reform delays.

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Govt may have to ‘unfreeze’ fuel prices amid global surge

Govt may have to ‘unfreeze’ fuel prices amid global surge

Targeted subsidy for two-, three-wheelers on the anvil; Jet fuel, kerosene prices rise quietly, but dramatically.

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OGDCL commences oil production from development well in Hyderabad

OGDCL commences oil production from development well in Hyderabad

Says well is producing 460 barrels of oil per day.

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Foreign exchange constraints crop up in oil supply chain despite improvement in stock of petroleum products

Foreign exchange constraints crop up in oil supply chain despite improvement in stock of petroleum products

According to oil marketing companies, commercial banks are not providing full foreign exchange coverage for their import requirements.

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ADB to provide $10bn in financing to Pakistan under new 5-year strategy

According to the ADB, the strategy sets out “a roadmap to support the country’s transition to sustainable and inclusive growth through private...

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Discos seek higher fuel cost adjustment for February

Discos seek higher fuel cost adjustment for February

Electricity consumption was reported to be around 11.42pc higher than the same month of last year but about 15pc lower than January 2026.

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ICMA proposes new taxes on digital services

ICMA proposes new taxes on digital services

Targets streaming platforms, gaming, digital media, second-home ownership, corporate ads

18.03.2026 20

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Pakistan opens up to foreign investment

Pakistan opens up to foreign investment

Expands scope of Roshan Digital Account scheme to boost economy.

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Govt plans subsidised fuel scheme for bikes, rickshaws after price hike

Govt plans subsidised fuel scheme for bikes, rickshaws after price hike

Senate panel told ample petrol, diesel available; import of lower-quality fuel okayed.

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March fuel requirements ‘fully secured’, coverage available up to mid-April, committee told

March fuel requirements ‘fully secured’, coverage available up to mid-April, committee told

Petrol reserves sufficient for 27 days, diesel for 21, says per petroleum secretary; govt "fully prepared" to deal with ongoing situation, says PM...

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Pakistan maintains ‘comfortable’ level of fuel stocks for March, committee told

Pakistan maintains ‘comfortable’ level of fuel stocks for March, committee told

Petrol reserves sufficient for 27 days, diesel for 21, as per petroleum secretary; fuel stocks till mid-April 'fully secured".

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Petrol reserves sufficient for 27 days, diesel for 21: petroleum secretary tells Senate committee

Petrol reserves sufficient for 27 days, diesel for 21: petroleum secretary tells Senate committee

Country has crude oil reserves for 11 days and liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserves for nine days.

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Power generation merger hits bureaucratic roadblock

Power generation merger hits bureaucratic roadblock

Delay in Genco-NPPMC amalgamation hampering energy sector overhaul.

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Govt hikes kerosene by Rs40 per litre, keeps petrol and diesel prices unchanged

Govt hikes kerosene by Rs40 per litre, keeps petrol and diesel prices unchanged

With fresh price notification, Kerosene, commonly described as the poor man’s fuel, has become the most expensive consumer product at Rs358 per litre.

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Govt strives to save ‘hard-earned’ economic stability

Aurangzeb tells lawmakers he is engaged with IMF, friendly partners on reforms.

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Govt mulling not hiking prices of petroleum products further despite increase in global market

Sources say PM Shehbaz recently told a meeting that there would be no further hike in prices, at least in the near future.

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Ogra notifies massive increase in RLNG price for March

Regulatory authority increase RLNG price by 19.6pc for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited and 22pc for Sui Southern Gas Company Limited.

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IMF mission fails to reach staff-level agreement with Pakistan, talks to continue

Mission says Pakistani authorities made "good progress" in implementing climate resilience agenda; aims to conclude talks in coming days.

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Staff-level agreement delayed amid Middle East crisis, negotiations to continue: IMF

Mission says Pakistani authorities made "good progress" in implementing climate resilience agenda; aims to conclude talks in coming days.

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Oil imports on CIF basis allowed for 60 days

SBP issues circular to authorised forex dealers for immediate compliance.

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IMF staff-level deal delayed amid Middle East crisis

Lender, govt remain tight-lipped on review outcome; War tensions cloud fiscal, economic projections.

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Govt to table SOE bills for IMF compliance

Aims to meet structural benchmark by end of this month.

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Senate panel to expose fuel price hike beneficiaries

Senator Saifullah Abro, expresses serious concern over the 20pc price hike and questioned the rationale behind the move.

10.03.2026 30

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Govt hikes kerosene price by Rs130 to Rs318.81 per litre

The previous price was Rs 188.73 per litre.

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ECC clears revised wind, solar pacts worth about Rs163bn in savings

Renegotiated contracts expected to save Rs163bn.

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CDWP approves 11 development projects worth Rs123 billion

Establishment of Daanish school in AJK approved with a budget of Rs4.688bn upon request from newly-elected PM Rathore.

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Work from home, online classes ‘to conserve fuel’

Energy contingency plan to be presented to PM today ahead of ECC approval; Weekly petroleum price revisions to begin from March 8.

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Govt decides in principle to implement work-from-home, distance learning for fuel conservation

The plan will be presented to PM Shehbaz on Friday; following his clearance, it will be taken up the Economic Coordination Committee for formal...

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Centre orders monitoring of petrol stations amid hoarding concerns

Ogra says authorities are closely monitoring the supply chain to ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products nationwide.

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Power consumers to bear Rs23bn extra burden

Nepra allows Rs1.63 per unit higher fuel costs in March and about 35 paise per unit other charges for the next three months.

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Pakistan to take emergency measures on petroleum pricing ‘to keep markets liquid’

Fuel prices may be revised on a weekly basis; govt to consider mandatory work-from-home wherever possible.

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Pakistan requests alternative oil supply route from Saudi Arabia after closure of Hormuz Strait

Petroleum minister says Pakistan closely monitoring situation on daily basis.

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Surplus generation capacity, high fixed costs permanent source of high consumer-end power tariffs: Nepra report

Power regulator emphasises need for optimising generation capacity in line with actual demand and prioritising the use of low-cost indigenous fuels.

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Govt to translate impact of rising global oil prices to consumers under existing fortnightly mechanism

Cabinet committee formed by PM Shehbaz to monitor petroleum prices to meet daily; told national stock of petroleum products at comfortable levels.

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Talks between Pakistan, IMF mission go virtual amid regional volatility

The IMF mission led by Iva Petrova had to immediately relocate to Istanbul; Fund says discussions to continue virtually.

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Economic coordination committee cuts mortgage rate to 5pc

Approves Rs6.61bn for Thar Coal Rail Link.

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Govt flags geopolitical, commodity risks despite improving growth outlook

Finance ministry cites uncertainty, commodity price volatility; projects inflation at 6-7pc in February.

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Nepra urges completion of key NGC projects

Says around Rs80bn of electricity could not be transmitted in FY25 due to line tripping alone and higher system losses

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Ogra seeks input on dollarised return for oil project

$432m Pak-Azerbaijan pipeline to include SOCAR, FWO and PSO; Public hearing set for March 2 on payback, transport-cost impact.

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Fixed power charge to be levied per kW, not per connection

• Sanctioned load to determine monthly bill regardless of use• Industry freed from cross-subsidy, govt tells hearing ISLAMABAD: The government on...

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Moody’s revises Pakistan banking outlook from ‘positive’ to ‘stable’

ISLAMABAD: Moody’s Ratings on Monday changed Pakistan’s banking system’s outlook to stable from positive as operating conditions continue to...

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Prosumers slam Nepra, Power Division over proposed changes to net-metering regulations

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) and the Power Division faced sharp criticism on Friday from a wide range of...

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Govt proposes fixed monthly charge on residential power consumers to fund industrial relief

• Proposes fixed monthly electricity charges of Rs200-675 for over 28.5m households• Aims to raise Rs125bn to fund Rs4.04-per-unit relief for...

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Nepra slaps Rs10m fine on National Grid Company

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Friday imposed a fine of Rs10 million on the National Grid Company (NGC),...

09.02.2026 20

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Karachi industrialists propose solar-powered charity model

ISLAMABAD: Amid official efforts to tame consumer-oriented penetration of solar energy, Karachi-based industrialists and financial wizards have sought...

07.02.2026 20

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