Economy

Pakistan plans digital fuel rationing system to tighten supply control
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Pakistan plans digital fuel rationing system to tighten supply control

Quota-based mechanism to link fuel access with vehicle and CNIC data

Pakistan lost nearly $120 billion to trade discrepancies over a decade
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Pakistan lost nearly $120 billion to trade discrepancies over a decade

GFI report links gaps to money laundering and revenue losses

Pakistan sees sharp foreign outflows as global risk aversion rises
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Pakistan sees sharp foreign outflows as global risk aversion rises

$20 million exits in a single day highlighting fragile investor sentiment

PIA to resume London flights from March 29 after six-year pause
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PIA to resume London flights from March 29 after six-year pause

Airline eyes broader UK expansion amid restructuring and new investment

ADB announces conflict relief package for developing countries
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ADB announces conflict relief package for developing countries

Funds will be used to help countries manage risks, maintain macroeconomic stability, and protect vulnerable populations

Work from home, drive slower: IEA outlines simple steps to cut fuel use
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Work from home, drive slower: IEA outlines simple steps to cut fuel use

Just three remote workdays per week, where possible, could reduce national oil consumption from cars by up to 6%, it says

Pakistan among most exposed to energy shock from Middle East conflict, S&P says
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Pakistan among most exposed to energy shock from Middle East conflict, S&P says

Lower-income Asian economies face greater risks from higher oil prices and supply disruptions

India textile shutdowns may open export window for Pakistan
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India textile shutdowns may open export window for Pakistan

Any potential gains would depend on immediate government support, says Business Group chairman

As fuel prices surge worldwide, Pakistan takes a calibrated path
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As fuel prices surge worldwide, Pakistan takes a calibrated path

Moderate hikes contrast with steep global increases amid fiscal pressures

Pakistan’s fuel shock drives SUV buyers toward plug-in hybrids
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Pakistan’s fuel shock drives SUV buyers toward plug-in hybrids

High-octane costs near PKR 535 per liter push consumers to cheaper electric-powered alternatives

Wall Street soars, oil futures fall on Trump's post to halt military strikes in Iran
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Wall Street soars, oil futures fall on Trump's post to halt military strikes in Iran

Futures for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average soared by 2.6% before the opening bell on Monday

Gold price in Pakistan falls by record PKR 43,600 per tola
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Gold price in Pakistan falls by record PKR 43,600 per tola

Since the start of the U.S.-Israel-Iran war, the price of per tola gold has gone down by PKR 102,800

Pakistan raises high-octane fuel levy to PKR 300 per liter
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Pakistan raises high-octane fuel levy to PKR 300 per liter

Move targets wealthy drivers while shielding mass consumers from price shock

SBP lowers housing interest rate to 5%, hikesloan limit to PKR 10M
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SBP lowers housing interest rate to 5%, hikesloan limit to PKR 10M

Subsidy for the affordable housing scheme increased from PKR 62B to PKR 282Bbillion

Fauji Fertilizer sees minimal impact of rising energy prices due to Middle East conflict
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Fauji Fertilizer sees minimal impact of rising energy prices due to Middle East conflict

Company says it has absorbed higher cost without passing the impact to consumers

Pakistan fuel oil exports triple in Feb as domestic demand slumps
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Pakistan fuel oil exports triple in Feb as domestic demand slumps

Refineries ship over 108,000 tons amid shift to cheaper energy sources

Pakistan keeps fuel prices unchanged as PM rejects proposed hike of up to PKR 177
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Pakistan keeps fuel prices unchanged as PM rejects proposed hike of up to PKR 177

The government will provide a subsidy of PKR 45 billion to offset the impact of higher import cost

Pakistan relaxes duration for duty-free imports to 18 months
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Pakistan relaxes duration for duty-free imports to 18 months

Under the scheme, businesses can import goods without paying duties, provided the goods are used within the timeline

Digital payments surge in Pakistan, reaching PKR 64 trillion in 2025's fourth quarter
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Digital payments surge in Pakistan, reaching PKR 64 trillion in 2025's fourth quarter

Mobile apps dominate as electronic transactions make up 92% of retail activity