Economy

Diesel rises PKR 2.29 per liter for October 31–November 2, taking its increase over the past week to PKR 9.30

Talks also cover refinery upgrades, crude oil supplies and LPG imports as Pakistan seeks to strengthen energy security

New platform lets small businesses apply for financing, track requests and see rejection reasons, while giving the central bank real-time lending data

Finance Ministry expects inflation of 9.5–10.5%, while Topline Securities forecasts 9–9.5%, with food and transport costs driving price pressures

AOOA says around 1,500 Pakistani pilots are unemployed while domestic airlines employ more than 150 foreign pilots, raising concerns over jobs and foreign exchange costs.

Higher fuel prices, stronger sales and estimated inventory gains of PKR 43 billion lifted earnings in the July-September quarter, AHL says

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal blames political uncertainty, economic crises and climate shocks, calling for greater development spending and stronger local governments

Amendment bill would impose late-payment penalties and allow license suspension for oil companies and refineries that fail to pay petroleum and climate support levies

Central bank's net dollar purchases rose 5.5% to USD 8.104 billion in FY26, while foreign exchange reserves reached approximately USD 21.5 billion

Association says daily fuel price revisions disrupt operations and officials have assured it that steps will be taken toward restoring fortnightly pricing

Existing banks have until December 31, 2030 to comply, while statutory reserves can now count toward the revised requirement

Petrol falls to PKR 376.06 despite higher import costs, while diesel rises to PKR 398.07 under the latest fuel price revision

Review compares the 12% policy rate with holding at 11.5% or cutting to 10.5%, highlighting the impact on investment and industrial recovery

Rawalpindi facility could begin producing lithium-ion cells within six to eight months of government policy approval, says EDB official

Individuals, businesses and traders could face increased penalties from November 1, according to FBR sources

New system will track steel production, measure output and verify dispatches, with data sent directly to the tax authority

Petrol rises to PKR 379.25 per liter and diesel to PKR 395.82, leaving both fuels more than 40% above their pre-war levels

SBP governor says around USD 10 billion in obligations is expected to be managed through rollovers and refinancing, with USD 5.5 billion still to be repaid

Services inflation remains elevated at 8.9% as SBP raises its policy rate to 12% and warns that Middle East tensions could prolong price pressures

Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik highlights refinery upgradation investment opportunities as US companies show interest in LNG supplies to Pakistan.