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Four Petrol-Laden Ships Arrive at Port Qasim After Fuel Price Hike
Four ships carrying around 250 million litres of petrol have arrived at Port Qasim following the recent fuel price hike in Pakistan. Offloading has begun as authorities work to maintain supply.
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KSE-100 Plunges 11,016 Points Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Fuel Crisis
Pakistan’s KSE-100 index falls 11,016 points (6.99%), dragged down by soaring oil prices and regional tensions. Trading temporarily halted after sharp losses; K-Electric, FNEL, and Bank of Punjab lead the slump.
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SBP Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged at 10.5% Amid Global Uncertainty
Pakistan’s central bank keeps the policy rate at 10.5% as global fuel prices surge due to the Middle East conflict. SBP warns economic uncertainty has increased despite improving macro indicators.
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Pakistan Railways Hikes Passenger and Freight Fares Following Diesel Price Surge
Following a 20% increase in diesel prices, Pakistan Railways will raise economy fares by 5%, AC fares by 10%, and freight fares by up to 20%, effective March 9, while absorbing part of the operational costs to ease the burden on passengers.
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PM Shehbaz Orders Strategy to Conserve Fuel, Ensure Supply After Price Hike
After a Rs55 per litre fuel price hike, PM Shehbaz Sharif has directed finance and petroleum ministers to coordinate with provinces to ensure petroleum conservation and uninterrupted supply, while preparing an austerity strategy within 48 hours.
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Government Increases Petrol and Diesel Prices by Rs 55 Amid Regional Tensions
Petrol rises to Rs 321.17 and diesel to Rs 335.86 per liter as government cites regional conflict and global price surge.
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Petrol and Diesel Prices Expected to Rise by Rs 30–50 per Liter Amid Middle East Tensions
Fuel prices set to surge by Rs 30–50 per liter due to Middle East tensions. Price hike likely to take effect from midnight tonight.
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Pakistan’s Central Government Debt Hits Rs79.32 Trillion in January 2026
Pakistan’s central government debt rises to Rs79.32tr in Jan 2026, up 10% YoY, driven mainly by domestic borrowing. Pakistan Investment Bonds & long-term domestic debt dominate liabilities.
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