Economy

LNG disruptions force shift to costlier fuel for power generation

The bids between $17.997 and $18.88 per MMBTU are nearly double the $10–13 per MMBTU under long-term contracts with Qatar

Board approval expected in May as most benchmarks are achieved

Only tax-registered firms allowed as stricter quality checks introduced

Oil prices were volatile on Friday with Brent crude futures trading at $104.78

Regulator wants to replace paper-based identity checks with biometric authentication and bank account verification.

Week-on-week, the Sensitive Price Indicator fell 0.33%

Brokerages divided between rate hike and hold as oil risks cloud outlook

Energy prices, funding conditions and supply chains seen as key transmission channels

SBP completes ADFD settlement while Saudi, IMF inflows support outlook

Higher input costs and weaker yields may pressure agribusiness margins and food supply chains

Cursor was founded in San Francisco by Pakistan-born Sualeh Asif

Lending rises 20% as bank expands capacity, prioritizes private sector and infrastructure

Survey shows worsening outlook, with majority of firms expecting conditions to deteriorate

Power shortages prompt first spot tender since 2023 despite higher price risks

Shortages fuel power cuts as shipments remain stuck at Strait of Hormuz

Government employees up to Grade 16 to be provided electric motorcycles

The refinery's motor spirit and high-speed diesel stocks have risen significantly as product dispatches came to an abrupt halt.

The Lahore-based fuel distributor is seeking funds to expand retail network, and storage infrastructure

Strong global demand drives growth despite outages and slow internet