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Oil surge threatens Pakistan economy amid Iran talks deadlock
Kamran Khan warns oil surge may trigger inflation spike, higher import bill and pressure on Pakistan’s currency
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
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Kamran Khan warns oil surge may trigger inflation spike, higher import bill and pressure on Pakistan’s currency
Privatization Commission receives notice of intent from the Arif Habib Consortium to acquire the remaining 25% stake in PIACL, paving the way for full private ownership
PM Shehbaz Sharif extends fuel subsidy for motorcyclists and transporters for another month, directing authorities to freeze fares and ensure relief reaches recipients
US proposes new coalition called the Maritime Freedom Construct to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid stalled Iran peace talks
CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper will brief Trump on Thursday on new Iran military options, including infrastructure strikes and a plan to seize part of the Strait of Hormuz
Pete Hegseth clashed with Democrats over the Iran war's $25 billion cost, troop deaths in Kuwait, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
