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Govt reduces petrol price by over Rs5 per litre, diesel by more than Rs3

The federal government has cut the price of petrol by Rs5.45 per litre and the rate of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.68 per litre, according to a notification issued on Tuesday.

November 3, 2026
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Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar

Govt to ensure uninterrupted gas supply during peak hours: Ali

Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has said the government will make every effort to maintain gas supply through the pipeline network during breakfast, lunch and dinner hours.

November 3, 2026
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Govt reduces diesel price by Rs7.76 per litre, petrol by Rs3.40

The federal government has cut the price of petrol by Rs3.40 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs7.76 per litre for the next three days.

November 2, 2026
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New mechanism allowed govt to keep petrol price Rs15 cheaper: minister

Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Monday that the government’s revised pricing mechanism and cooperation from local refineries enabled it to keep petrol around Rs15 per litre cheaper than international market rates amid the…

November 2, 2026
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Pakistan moving towards sustainable growth: Aurangzeb

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan needs financial innovation that can reduce the cost of doing business and bring more people into the formal economy.

November 2, 2026
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Govt revises petrol pricing formula amid Iran-US war

The federal government has revised the mechanism for determining petrol prices amid volatility caused by the Iran-US war, changing how imported and locally refined petrol will be priced.

November 1, 2026
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Govt increases petrol price by Rs1.54 per litre, diesel by Rs2.16

The federal government has increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.54 and Rs2.16, respectively, while keeping petrol prices unchanged in the latest fuel price revision.

October 26, 2026
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SBP raises policy rate by 50bps to 12% amid rising inflation risks

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday raised its key policy rate by 50 basis points to 12% as higher energy prices amid geopolitical tensions increased inflation risks.

October 26, 2026
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Aurangzeb stresses translating forecasting into timely decisions, effective early-warning measures

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has emphasized the importance of translating forecasting into timely decisions and effective early-warning measures.

October 23, 2026
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Govt slashes petrol price by Rs1.60, hikes diesel by Rs1.64 per litre

Petrol price has been reduced by Rs1.60 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel has increased by Rs1.64 per litre following the latest revision.

October 22, 2026
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Aurangzeb reaffirms commitment to export-led economic growth

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustainable and export-led economic growth.

October 20, 2026
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Petrol price cut by Rs2.93, diesel hiked by Re0.61 per litre

The federal government on Monday reduced the price of petrol by Rs2.93 per litre while raising the rate of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Re0.61 per litre in line with fluctuations in global oil markets.

October 12, 2026
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Gold prices fall in Pakistan after three-day rise

Gold prices in Pakistan fell by Rs2,100 per tola on Monday, ending a three-business-day upward trend, with the price settling at Rs439,936, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA).

October 12, 2026
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Nepra raises electricity tariff by Rs1.11 per unit under August FCA

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has increased electricity prices by Rs1.11 per unit under the monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA) mechanism for August, according to a notification issued on Wednesday.

October 8, 2026
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