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Petrol prices in Pakistan lower than many countries: Ali Pervaiz
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (310+ words) Says renewed tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz had increased uncertainty Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has said petrol prices in Pakistan remain lower than those in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Turkey, while they are broadly comparable to fuel…...
Flour, rice prices surge in Pakistan
2+ week, 2+ day ago (248+ words) Consumers say they've yet to benefit from lower petrol, diesel prices Despite a significant reduction in petrol and diesel prices, consumers in Karachi say they have not received any relief in the prices of essential food items. Instead, flour and…...
Pakistan missed key economic targets in 2025-26
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (1419+ words) By: Zaheer Ali Khan Pakistan failed to achieve most of its major economic targets during the current fiscal year, with GDP growth recorded at 3.7% against the annual target of 4.2%, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26. According to the Economic Survey, national…...
Stationery item prices may hike after budget
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (400+ words) Proposal under consideration may raise GST on stationery from 10% to 18% As preparations for the 2026-27 federal budget enter their final phase, a proposal to increase the General Sales Tax (GST) on stationery items is being considered in consultations with the International…...
Afghanistan Suffers Over $200 Million Loss After Pak-Afghan Trade Suspension | DoTok - Page 101
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (75+ words) samaa tv Afghanistan Suffers Over $200 Million Loss After Pak-Afghan Trade Suspension | DoTok Do Tok Baat with Kiran Naz | SAMAA TV | 6th November 2022 Do Tok Baat with Kiran Naz | SAMAA TV | 5th November 2022 Do Tok Baat with Kiran Naz | Exclusive with Ch Shujaat…...
Heavy taxes on food, essentials to continue in budget
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (404+ words) Govt appears hesitant to reduce duties on sugar, cooking oil, tea, medicines, chicken, eggs etc Heavy taxes and duties continue to be collected on basic food items and essential commodities, while the government appears hesitant to reduce them in the…...
Middle East war threatens global economy: IMF, World Bank
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (375+ words) Lenders say assistance to poor countries facing economic consequences of war to continue The IMF, World Bank, World Trade Organization and International Energy Agency have warned that the Middle East war is threatening the global economy, with oil supply disruptions,…...
Pakistan likely to miss 4.2% growth target
2+ mon, 8+ hour ago (344+ words) Interim figures show economy expanding to over $452bn, services leading sector-wise growth Pakistan is unlikely to achieve its economic growth target for the current fiscal year, with GDP growth expected to remain at 3.70% against the government’s target of 4.2%. According to documents,…...
Global lenders flag slow growth, persistent risks to Pakistan economy
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (11+ words) samaa tv...