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The government has revised the prices of petroleum products for Wednesday. According to a press release issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of High Speed Diesel has been decreased by 2.73 rupees to set it at 402.24 rupees per litre. Similarly, the price of petrol has been reduced by…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today attended the Market Open Ceremony at the London Stock Exchange. A ceremony was also held to mark the listing of Pakistan’s three-billion-dollar dual-tranche Eurobonds. Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan can attract foreign investment as the country offers opportunities for profitable,…

Leading global financial institutions have expressed confidence in Pakistan’s economic reform momentum and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening engagement with the country’s financial sector. This confidence was expressed by senior executives of Barclays, J.P. Morgan, Citi, BlackRock and Rothschild & Co during their meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in…

The government has revised the prices of petroleum products for tomorrow [Tuesday]. According to a press release issued by the Petroleum Division, price of High Speed Diesel has been decreased by 3.56 rupees per litre to set it at 404.97 rupees per litre. Similarly, the price of petrol has been…

Pakistani High Commissioner in Bangladesh, Imran Haider met President, Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) Mohammad Hatem in Dhaka. During the meeting, discussions focused on organising activities under the MOU between BKMEA and Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association and joint business to business meetings. The President BKMEA invited…

Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to strengthen economic cooperation and translate existing agreements into concrete projects with clear timelines and financing arrangements. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal and Uzbek Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Ilzat Kasimov in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, today. The…

Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has directed all divisional superintendents to ensure implementation of recommendations regarding railway tracks by the 20th of next month. Chairing a meeting in Lahore today [Sunday], the Minister directed officials to ensure timely completion of ongoing development projects in the railway divisions. Taking strict…

Pakistan and Malaysia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in rice exports, Halal certification standards, and food security. This understanding was reached during a series of high-level engagements between a Pakistani delegation led by Secretary for National Food Security and Research Amer Ali Ahmed and Malaysian authorities in Kuala Lumpur today.…

The PIBF Global Delegation made a strong representation of Pakistan at the 21st MÜSİAD EXPO held from 23 to 26 September 2026 at the Istanbul Expo Center in Türkiye. The approximately 37-member delegation actively participated in the exhibition, the 29th International Business Forum (IBF) Conference, and several diplomatic and business…

The government has revised the prices of petroleum products for today [Saturday]. According to a press release issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of High Speed Diesel has been decreased by 3.59 rupees per litre to set it at 408.53 rupees per litre. Similarly, the price of petrol has…

Pakistan’s technology businesses must turn artificial intelligence adoption into measurable productivity gains and stronger export performance, this was observed by technology experts at the 22nd edition of P@SHA ICT Awards. The attendees emphasised the importance of connecting technological innovation with workforce readiness, global market access and reliable financial infrastructure to…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is providing a conducive environment to promote investment and business activities in the country. He made the remarks during meetings in New York with delegations of the US based Pakistani business leaders and professionals representing information technology, artificial intelligence, automobiles, energy, construction…

In continuation of its Monumental Expansion initiative to extend its footprint across the nation, DIB Pakistan has inaugurated a branch at New Metro City, Sarai Alamgir. This new branch in an exclusive location has been well received by leading figures of the local community opened resulting in a strong momentum…

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has stressed that energy security is vital for economic resilience and overall economic stability. Addressing a high-level dialogue organized by the World Economic Forum in New York, he said ongoing geopolitical conflicts and disruptions in fuel supplies have shifted global attention…

The government has revised the prices of petroleum products for today [Wednesday]. According to a press release issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of High Speed Diesel has been decreased by 3.12 rupees per litre and has been set at 418.96 rupees per litre. Similarly, the price of petrol…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has emphasised the need to translate Pakistan’s international and diplomatic achievements into internal economic strength. Presenting the September 2026 Monthly Development Update in Islamabad today, he said the economic strength can be achieved through continuity of reforms, political stability, productive investment and a stronger export-oriented economy.…

Prime Minister’s Special Relief Scheme has been successfully launched across Pakistan. Under the scheme, petrol is being provided at a discounted rate of one hundred rupees per liter. Based on feedback received from across the country, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken another key decision. He has directed officials to…

The Rwanda High Commission in Pakistan today hosted a press conference to announce the upcoming visit of a Pakistani business delegation to Kigali for the Rwanda-Pakistan Investment Forum, scheduled to be held from September 23 to 25. The press conference was addressed by High Commissioner of Rwanda to Pakistan, H.E.…

Pakistan’s first private gas distribution company, Universal Gas Distribution Company (UGDC), has invited foreign investors to explore investment and joint-venture opportunities in the country’s gas sector at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. UGDC is participating in Gastech for the first time, marking what the company described as a significant milestone…

A meeting regarding Prime Minister of Pakistan’s Special Relief Scheme for a Rs100 per litre subsidy on petrol was held under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner Social Services Ghazala Kanwal. Assistant Commissioner Khushab Ummat-ul-Salam, DEO Industries Muhammad Abdullah, Excise and Taxation Officer Ehsan Qadir Majoqa, General Secretary of the…

Prominent global companies have evinced strong interest in investment in Pakistan’s energy sector. The interest was expressed during separate meetings of their representatives with Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik in Islamabad today. The representatives of Vitol Tank Terminal International (VTTI) expressed interest in investing in energy storage, bonded warehousing…