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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

Rationing or price hike – the dilemma ‘fueling’ Pakistan’s economic crisis
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Rationing or price hike – the dilemma ‘fueling’ Pakistan’s economic crisis

As global oil supplies remain disrupted, the government has two choices to manage the domestic fuel consumption

Pakistan allows sub-Euro-5 fuel imports as Middle East tensions disrupt supplies
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Pakistan allows sub-Euro-5 fuel imports as Middle East tensions disrupt supplies

Senate panel told country has limited petroleum reserves as shipping disruptions affect energy markets

Pakistan’s external account seen stable despite Middle East tensions
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Pakistan’s external account seen stable despite Middle East tensions

Analysts expect current account deficit to stay within 0-1% of GDP despite oil price risks

Pakistan textile exports fall 7% in February
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Pakistan textile exports fall 7% in February

Declines in yarn, cloth and home textiles weigh on sector performance

$100 oil could push Pakistan inflation above 10%, analysts warn
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$100 oil could push Pakistan inflation above 10%, analysts warn

Topline Securities says sustained energy prices may reshape inflation outlook and influence interest rates

Pakistan keeps petrol, diesel prices unchanged with PKR 23B subsidy
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Pakistan keeps petrol, diesel prices unchanged with PKR 23B subsidy

Government maintains petroleum levy while compensating oil firms through price differential claims

Pakistan may ration gas if LNG cargoes from Qatar are delayed by Hormuz tensions
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Pakistan may ration gas if LNG cargoes from Qatar are delayed by Hormuz tensions

Officials warn supply disruptions could tighten gas availability as analysts weigh impact on power and industry

Pakistan govt decides not to hike fuel prices despite higher global rates
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Pakistan govt decides not to hike fuel prices despite higher global rates

PM Shehbaz says government would provide as much relief to the public as possible despite economic challenges

Pakistan moves to restrict furnace oil exports over energy security concerns
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Pakistan moves to restrict furnace oil exports over energy security concerns

New rule mandates prior approval as Middle East tensions threaten fuel supply chains

US launches forced labor trade investigations into Pakistan, India and 58 other economies
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US launches forced labor trade investigations into Pakistan, India and 58 other economies

Section 301 probe will examine whether governments failed to ban imports of goods produced with forced labor

Fuel prices in Pakistan may rise again, finance minister says
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Fuel prices in Pakistan may rise again, finance minister says

They were increased by PKR 55 per liter last week

Pakistan spends PKR 361B in development funds in eight months
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Pakistan spends PKR 361B in development funds in eight months

Planning Commission data show 65% utilization of approved projects as provinces and NHA lead spending

South Asia’s LNG expansion could deepen energy risks, report warns
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South Asia’s LNG expansion could deepen energy risks, report warns

Study says $107B in planned gas infrastructure may leave India, Pakistan and Bangladesh exposed to price shocks

Global growth seen steady in 2026 if oil shock fades, Fitch says
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Global growth seen steady in 2026 if oil shock fades, Fitch says

Ratings agency warns prolonged price surge could slow world economy and push up inflation

Pakistan temporarily eases oil import rules to safeguard energy supplies
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Pakistan temporarily eases oil import rules to safeguard energy supplies

SBP permits crude and fuel imports on CIF basis for 60 days amid regional tensions

IMF, Pakistan make progress on third review but talks continue
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IMF, Pakistan make progress on third review but talks continue

Mission discusses fiscal policy, inflation targets and Middle East risks to economic outlook

Govt housing loan raised to PKR 10 million: How to apply
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Govt housing loan raised to PKR 10 million: How to apply

Nukta's Habib Khan sits down with Chairman ABAD, Hasan Bakshi to discuss the government’s major update to the Mera Ghar Mera Ashiana Scheme

Pakistan finance minister says robust capital market vital for economic growth
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Pakistan finance minister says robust capital market vital for economic growth

Calls for practical reforms to remove bottlenecks across the capital market ecosystem