Economy

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

Strategic reserves offer short-term buffer, but downstream costs may rise if Hormuz disruption persists

Middle East conflict disrupts air routes and pushes carriers to add fuel surcharges

Crude slump trims expected petrol and diesel increases by up to 40%

Four shipments arrive or en route ahead of Eid as traders blame “gas mafia” for overpricing

CEO warns prolonged U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict could have “catastrophic” global economic impact

Cumulatively, Pakistan receives $26.5 billion in remittances from July-February FY26

Passenger car sales up 42% year-on-year as market cools after seasonal surge

The country's spectrum availability increases by 1.7% after the auction

Work-from-home policies, school closures and vehicle fuel cuts introduced to conserve energy

Higher fuel costs and conflict surcharges drive up trucking, shipping and air cargo rates

Ratings agency warns higher oil prices may pressure Pakistan and others while exporters could gain windfall

Petrol and diesel shipments expected to keep markets stable amid Middle East tensions

Tanker insurance costs surge as Gulf tensions disrupt petroleum cargo bookings

Ahmed says deferred oil payment arrangement with Saudi Arabia remains on track

The decision was taken amid conflict in the Middle East which has skyrocketed oil prices

February volumes fall 15% month-on-month despite strong transport and farm demand

Chase Securities says CPI could reach 9-11% if crude climbs near $100