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Pakistan mulling weekly fuel price revision to ensure supply stability
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Pakistan mulling weekly fuel price revision to ensure supply stability


Officials rule out immediate petrol, diesel shortage in the country as “adequate stocks” are available for key products

Pakistan’s energy security under pressure from Hormuz disruption, warns PTC
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Pakistan’s energy security under pressure from Hormuz disruption, warns PTC

Policy paper warns limited fuel stocks and blocked shipping could threaten industry and exports

UAE's financial sector is resilient, central bank says after Iranian air attacks
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UAE's financial sector is resilient, central bank says after Iranian air attacks

The capital adequacy ratio currently stands at 17%, while liquidity coverage ratio exceeds 146.6%, says central bank governor

Russia signals readiness to increase oil exports to China, India
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Russia signals readiness to increase oil exports to China, India

Deputy PM says demand will be met as fears grow over disruptions near Strait of Hormuz

Asia-Pacific commodity firms face mixed credit impact from Iran conflict: Fitch Ratings
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Asia-Pacific commodity firms face mixed credit impact from Iran conflict: Fitch Ratings

Upstream energy producers may gain from higher prices while refiners, chemicals and metals face rising costs

Cnergyico secures 4.8 million barrels of crude via routes bypassing Strait of Hormuz
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Cnergyico secures 4.8 million barrels of crude via routes bypassing Strait of Hormuz

Pakistan’s largest refinery shifts to U.S. and West African crude as supply risks grow around key Gulf chokepoint

GCC banks face limited immediate credit risk from Middle East conflict, Fitch says
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GCC banks face limited immediate credit risk from Middle East conflict, Fitch says

Strong capital and liquidity buffers expected to cushion banks if hostilities remain short-lived

UAE will roll over Pakistan deposit on monthly basis, IMF informed
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UAE will roll over Pakistan deposit on monthly basis, IMF informed

Officials dismiss social media reports claiming the UAE had withdrawn the funds as “false and baseless”

Pakistan borrows PKR 582 billion through T-bills' auction
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Pakistan borrows PKR 582 billion through T-bills' auction

The yields for all four tenors rose by 21 to 39 basis points

Pakistan mulling COVID-19-like measures to cut fuel consumption
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Pakistan mulling COVID-19-like measures to cut fuel consumption

Finance minister assures country has enough stocks to withstand short-term supply shocks

Pakistan’s car ownership among lowest in developing world
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Pakistan’s car ownership among lowest in developing world

Data show just 6% of households own a car, underscoring weak demand and structural limits in auto sector

Saudi Arabia has assured oil supply for Pakistan through alternate route, says minister
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Saudi Arabia has assured oil supply for Pakistan through alternate route, says minister

Minister says crude shipments may be lifted from Yanbu port as government works to secure fuel supplies amid regional tensions

FFC approved to join consortium acquiring stake in PIA
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FFC approved to join consortium acquiring stake in PIA

Approval advances deal led by Arif Habib Corporation for majority ownership of the national carrier

Pakistan’s auto sector struggles to compete globally, CCP says
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Pakistan’s auto sector struggles to compete globally, CCP says

Report cites inconsistent policy, high costs and weak institutional support behind export lag

Iran bans export of food products 'to meet local needs'
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Iran bans export of food products 'to meet local needs'

The country’s prominent non-oil exports include pistachios, dates, honey, walnuts, and watermelons

Used car imports cost Pakistan PKR 60B, hit local industry: report
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Used car imports cost Pakistan PKR 60B, hit local industry: report

CCP warns 38,000 imported vehicles in FY25 undercut manufacturing, jobs and tax base

Middle East flight cancellations cost airlines $6.3 billion
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Middle East flight cancellations cost airlines $6.3 billion

Pakistan hit by 400 disruptions, loses PKR 10 billion

Pakistan cement dispatches jump 12.5% in Feb on export surge
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Pakistan cement dispatches jump 12.5% in Feb on export surge

Total shipments hit 4.2 million tons as South-based mills drive 38% rise in exports

Pakistan’s trade deficit widens 5% in February as oil risks loom
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Pakistan’s trade deficit widens 5% in February as oil risks loom

Eight-month gap crosses $25 billion, with higher crude prices seen adding pressure

Rising oil prices threaten Pakistan inflation, external account
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Rising oil prices threaten Pakistan inflation, external account

Brokerages warn of CPI and CAD pressure from crude spike, yet flag valuation upside in equities