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Fauji Fertilizer sees minimal impact of rising energy prices due to Middle East conflict
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Fauji Fertilizer sees minimal impact of rising energy prices due to Middle East conflict

Company says it has absorbed higher cost without passing the impact to consumers

Pakistan fuel oil exports triple in Feb as domestic demand slumps
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Pakistan fuel oil exports triple in Feb as domestic demand slumps

Refineries ship over 108,000 tons amid shift to cheaper energy sources

Pakistan keeps fuel prices unchanged as PM rejects proposed hike of up to PKR 177
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Pakistan keeps fuel prices unchanged as PM rejects proposed hike of up to PKR 177

The government will provide a subsidy of PKR 45 billion to offset the impact of higher import cost

Pakistan relaxes duration for duty-free imports to 18 months
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Pakistan relaxes duration for duty-free imports to 18 months

Under the scheme, businesses can import goods without paying duties, provided the goods are used within the timeline

Digital payments surge in Pakistan, reaching PKR 64 trillion in 2025's fourth quarter
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Digital payments surge in Pakistan, reaching PKR 64 trillion in 2025's fourth quarter

Mobile apps dominate as electronic transactions make up 92% of retail activity

Pakistan shields urea market from global price shock
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Pakistan shields urea market from global price shock

Domestic production offsets import costs, but DAP gap raises future concerns

PNSC transports 574,000 MT crude oil from Gulf amid regional tensions
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PNSC transports 574,000 MT crude oil from Gulf amid regional tensions

The carrier maintained stable freight rates for its shipments even as global charges rose by five to six times.

ADB plans $10 billion financing for Pakistan under new five-year strategy
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ADB plans $10 billion financing for Pakistan under new five-year strategy

Country partnership plan focuses on private sector growth, inclusion and climate resilience

US Fed, Bank of Canada strike hawkish tones as top central banks convene in war's shadow
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US Fed, Bank of Canada strike hawkish tones as top central banks convene in war's shadow

Both central banks highlight risk of persistent inflation if energy prices remain high

UAE central bank launches resilience package amid Iran crisis
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UAE central bank launches resilience package amid Iran crisis

Gulf banks could face domestic deposit outflows of $307 billion if the Middle East conflict deepens, S&P Global Ratings say

ICMA proposes sweeping tax reforms for FY27 budget to broaden revenue base
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ICMA proposes sweeping tax reforms for FY27 budget to broaden revenue base

Institute urges digital, green and urban levies to boost revenue and formalize economy

Global coal prices surge, raising risks for Pakistan’s cement industry
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Global coal prices surge, raising risks for Pakistan’s cement industry

Prices hit two-year high as LNG disruption fears shift demand to coal

Pakistan seeks investigation into extra cargo charges on meat exports
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Pakistan seeks investigation into extra cargo charges on meat exports

Exporters warn levy by handling firm could raise costs and disrupt shipments of perishable goods

Prolonged Middle East conflict could strain developed economies, Fitch warns
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Prolonged Middle East conflict could strain developed economies, Fitch warns

Higher energy prices may raise inflation, borrowing costs and fiscal pressures across Europe and Asia

As a potential fuel shortage looms, what are Pakistan's options?
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As a potential fuel shortage looms, what are Pakistan's options?

The government now faces a critical policy choice: increase petrol and diesel prices to reduce demand or introduce fuel rationing to control consumption

Pakistan fuel demand seen falling up to 7% amid price surge, supply disruptions
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Pakistan fuel demand seen falling up to 7% amid price surge, supply disruptions

Analysts cite higher prices, Ramadan slowdown and Hormuz tensions as key risks to consumption

Pakistan could run out of imported gas after April 14
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Pakistan could run out of imported gas after April 14

Official says of the eight LNG cargoes scheduled for March, only two have arrived

Pakistan borrows PKR 1.04 trillion through T-bills' auction
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Pakistan borrows PKR 1.04 trillion through T-bills' auction

The yields for all four tenors rose sharply, with the three-month bill jumping 100 basis points