Search Novexa News

Jamaat-i-Islami postpones its Islamabad long march against the fuel levy after PM Shehbaz Sharif's request, but vows protests will continue

The government and Jamaat-i-Islami have agreed to form committees to review the petroleum levy and recommend public relief measures.

Pakistan collected a record Rs1.567 trillion through the petroleum levy in FY26 as lower interest costs and provincial surpluses reduced the fiscal deficit.

Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan has announced a nationwide wave of peaceful sit-ins against the petroleum levy, with protests planned at 510 locations across the country. The move adds fresh pressure on the government as…

Jamaat-i-Islami's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa long march sets out from Bab-i-Khyber toward Islamabad in protest against the petroleum levy.

The government has introduced a streamlined registration process for the Prime Minister's fuel relief programme, allowing eligible citizens to register through SMS instead of visiting government offices. ## How citizens…

Pakistan's National Assembly and Senate introduce work rotations, fuel reductions and spending controls under a fresh austerity drive.

Pakistan is reviewing possible fuel-saving measures, including a four-day workweek and limits on official transport, but no final policy has been announced.

Pakistan has revised domestic fuel prices, raising the price of petrol while reducing the rate of high-speed diesel, according to official notifications cited by Dawn. The move keeps petrol and diesel on separate paths…

Pakistan orders a 50% cut in official-vehicle fuel, a 5% reduction in non-employee spending, and new travel and procurement restrictions.

India's nationwide E20 petrol programme is facing renewed scrutiny over pump-level testing, water absorption and responsibility for contaminated fuel.

Pakistan's decision to raise petroleum dealers' margins has eased the immediate threat of a nationwide strike, but it keeps the larger fuel-cost debate alive.

Petroleum dealers have withdrawn a nationwide strike call after Pakistan approved a revised per-litre margin, easing immediate supply concerns.

The Pakistani government has increased fuel prices, raising petrol by Rs2.10 and diesel by Re0.30, effective from October 3. Here’s what you need to know

On 26 August 2026, petrol in Pakistan costs Rs343.10 a litre and high-speed diesel Rs371.80. Those rates come from a Petroleum Division notification, and they are valid until 27 August — one day.

Ishaq Dar calls for coordinated planning, transparent delivery and clear public communication for the prime minister's targeted fuel relief initiative.

UK inflation dropped to 2.6 percent in June as fuel costs retreated and supermarket competition lowered grocery prices. Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government now faces pressure as analysts warn of upcoming volatility

UK inflation cooled faster than expected to 2.6% in June as food and fuel prices dropped, with new Chancellor John Healey calling it welcome news while stressing there is still much more the government should do.

Pakistan reduced petrol by Rs0.50 to Rs342.60 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs0.19 to Rs371.61 under its daily pricing system for August 28.

Pakistan's petroleum prices climbed again this week, with the government raising petrol by Rs1.63 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.55 per litre, effective from July 29. The increase takes petrol to Rs335.81…

On September 22, Pakistan raises petrol price by Rs4.61 while reducing high-speed diesel rates. Key government measures follow rising international oil prices

Pakistan's latest fuel price revision added pressure on household budgets and transport costs, with petrol up Rs4.40 a litre and diesel up Rs3.62, according to official notifications.

Pakistan’s electricity consumers will see a higher charge in their August bills after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority notified a fuel cost adjustment of 75 paisa per unit. The decision, reported by Dawn…

Pakistan announces reduced fuel prices as petrol drops by Rs0.84 and diesel by Rs2.63 per litre, addressing the challenges of rising global oil costs