Islamabad: The All Pakistan Petrol Pumps Owners Association (APPPOA) has announced a nationwide strike after negotiations with the federal government over the newly introduced daily petroleum pricing mechanism failed to
Islamabad: The federal government has increased the prices of petroleum products following the latest recommendation of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). According to the notification issued by the
Islamabad: Pakistan has purchased one of its most expensive spot LNG cargoes in recent years after supply disruptions and regional shipping uncertainties forced the country to enter the international spot
Islamabad: The Federal Government has approved the National Gemstone Policy 2026–2030, aimed at transforming Pakistan’s gemstone industry into a modern, export-oriented sector. The policy seeks to formalize the largely undocumented
Islamabad: Pakistan secured $27.2 billion in external financing during FY2025-26, close to the country’s $30 billion merchandise exports, according to available government data. The amount included $16 billion in fresh
Pakistan is expected to revise petrol and diesel prices upward from July 18 following continued volatility in international crude oil markets. According to media reports, the price of high-speed diesel
Pakistan’s efforts to secure financial relief on outstanding payments linked to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor power projects have reportedly faced a setback, as Chinese lenders and independent power producers remain unwilling
The World Bank has approved $375.9 million in financing to strengthen and modernize Pakistan’s electricity transmission system. According to the World Bank, the project aims to improve the capacity of
Pakistan recorded its highest-ever annual remittances during FY2025–26, with overseas Pakistanis sending a historic $41.6 billion, reflecting an 8.6% increase compared to the previous fiscal year. Saudi Arabia remained the
Islamabad: Saudi Arabia remained the top destination for Pakistani workers in 2025, with more than 530,000 Pakistanis securing jobs in the Kingdom, nearly 70 percent of Pakistan’s total overseas employment.
