Pakistan petrol falls PKR 8.59 per liter over week despite global oil rally
Diesel also declines by PKR 3.30 as the latest revisions leave petrol at PKR 377.71 and diesel at PKR 393.66 per liter for October 24–26
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Pakistan's central bank may raise interest rate to 12%: Bloomberg
Persistent inflation and rising price expectations strengthen the case for a 50-basis-point increase, although a rate hold remains possible
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Karachi’s Bandar Road: Why shopkeepers say business is down 50%
Karachi’s historic road pays the price of the Green Line BRT expansion
Oct 23, 2026
Oct 23, 2026
R4+E3 meeting: Pakistan, European and Mideast diplomats to meet in Istanbul Friday
The first R4+E3 meeting in Istanbul brings Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Britain, France and Germany together to discuss Palestine, Yemen and Hormuz.
Oct 22, 2026
Oct 22, 2026
Shorts
UAE ranks among top 3 countries for quality of life: HSBC report
The UAE ranks among the top 3 countries for quality of life, with 83% of wealthy investors satisfied, an HSBC report found. See how it compares with the global average.
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UAE closes beaches in northern emirate after oil spill
UAE oil spill response is under way as Umm Al Quwain closes its beaches during cleanup. The ministry says reported odors pose no health risks to residents.
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Karachi Tax Bar urges FBR to fix wealth statement filing issue for returning residents
Association says IRIS automatically carries forward old wealth balances, preventing returning residents from entering updated figures for tax year 2026
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Pakistan’s freelance boom highlights stablecoin potential for cross-border payments
Pakistan’s freelance earnings hit a record $197 million in September, lifting first-quarter receipts 46% to $550 million year-on-year.
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Tiger Shroff shooting: Three suspects held after Mumbai attack, police say
Three suspects detained in Rajasthan after gunmen opened fire as he left a Mumbai event. Police say the Bollywood actor is safe.
Oct 19, 2026
Oct 19, 2026
Pakistan to host 2028 Women’s T20 World Cup from September 7 to October 1
Further details about the venues and the tournament schedule have yet to be outlined in the information circulated by the ICC
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PCB opens HBL PSL 12 direct signings as player auction set for January 23
With direct signings now underway and the auction date confirmed, the countdown to HBL PSL 12 has officially started
Oct 23, 2026
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Sri Lanka pull off second-highest ODI chase to stun England in Rawalpindi thriller
England faces uphill task to reach tri-series final after losing first two matches
Oct 22, 2026
Oct 22, 2026
US intelligence chief warns Iran's 'lethal plots' against Americans have reached 'advanced stages'
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned in an unclassified memo that Iran has sharply increased efforts to target American personnel, with lethal plots reaching advanced operational stages
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