Economy

Fee drops from PKR 100 to zero, with UIN and CKO fees also waived for Sahulat Accounts

Petrol remains at PKR 377.91 per liter as the government shifts higher import costs onto domestic refiners, putting their profit margins under pressure

New report warns that weak job creation, conflict and climate risks threaten poverty reduction, with millions still struggling to achieve economic security

Iran reportedly cleared the vessel's passage hours earlier; all 25 crew members are safe, but the shipment's delivery remains uncertain

October's RLNG increase follows a 20% cut in September, while an 11.8-kg domestic LPG cylinder now costs PKR 3,470.09

Energy prices are expected to jump 32%, while food commodity prices could climb 18% over two years amid conflict and supply disruptions

Companies face frozen bank accounts and restrictions on financial services until overdue returns are filed.

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