Business
Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices by up to PKR 8 for two weeks
The new prices have taken effect from March 1
Feb 28, 2026
Feb 28, 2026
The new prices have taken effect from March 1
SECP officials briefed the delegation on new insurance law for opening the market, improving ease of doing business
Group calls for super tax abolition, lower corporate rates and energy reforms to drive export-led growth
NEPRA flags low plant utilization as key factor behind high electricity tariffs
The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet has also set a uniform 5% end-user pricing for borrowers
SME development committee mulls revision to definition of small and medium enterprises
Week-on-week, the inflation registered a decline of 0.54%
The Virtual Assets Bill 2026 establishes a framework for registration and licensing of virtual asset service providers in the country
Foreign investors warn rising backlog is straining liquidity and hurting confidence
Blanket levy replaces invalidated reciprocal tariffs; China’s rate falls but remains highest among major partners
The farmers farm tilapia in just 6 months with minimal investment, supplying big hotels such as Marriott, PC, Lal Qila, and BBQ Tonight
Discussion focused on macroeconomic stability and investment
In its assessment, Competition Commission said the transaction won’t create cartelization or strengthen a player
All three major telecom companies of Pakistan — Jazz, Ufone and Zong — have submitted pre-bid earnest money
The government will announce new prices on February 28
STL will issue 101.62 million fully paid-up ordinary shares of PKR 10 each to the shareholders of Supernet Ltd
Government to appoint adviser as it opts for joint venture over outright sale
Talks focus on extending short-term facility as reserves and financing plan under review
Company says the pipeline will reduce reliance on road transport, improve supply chain reliability
Muhammad Aurangzeb dispels impression of strife between Pakistan and UAE on rollover
