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Pakistan quotes two prices for the same dollar, and the distance between them has done more damage to the country’s external position over the past four years than almost any other single number.

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.

Pakistan has reduced petrol by Rs3.13 per litre but raised high-speed diesel by Rs3.74, setting new rates that remain effective from September 5 to 7.
Pakistan's hockey World Cup opener against England has brought the national team's return to the global showpiece under immediate pressure.

A cooling UK labour market is offering little support to the idea that interest rates need to rise again soon, according to ING economist James Smith. In comments published by The Guardian Business in its live coverage…

Pakistani exporters argue that a managed exchange rate is making their goods less competitive, while policymakers point to currency stability benefits.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange closing lower has shown how quickly geopolitical uncertainty can cool market mood, even after periods of optimism.
Pakistan's Commerce Ministry is reviewing proposals for an AI-enabled digital trade ecosystem, signalling that export planning, market intelligence and government data management are becoming central parts of the…

Pakistan's central bank looks set to sit on its hands at its upcoming monetary policy meeting, with analysts pointing to instability thousands of miles away in the Gulf as a key reason for staying cautious at home. H2…

Petrol rises to Rs358.77 per litre and high-speed diesel to Rs381.77 under Pakistan's revised petroleum pricing mechanism.

Pakistan has raised petrol and high-speed diesel prices in response to continued pressure in international oil markets, with the new rates taking effect from September 15. ## New petrol and diesel prices The federal…
Pakistan has asked Samsung to consider local manufacturing, refurbishment and exports from the country, with officials pitching the market as a gateway to regional supply chains.

The Makkah Defence Pact gives Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye a new collective-security framework, but its real test will be implementation.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and welcomed Pakistan's progress on economic reforms and its path back to international capital markets.
Petroleum dealers have withdrawn a nationwide strike call after Pakistan approved a revised per-litre margin, easing immediate supply concerns.
Pakistan?s National Job Portal is listing active government vacancies across railways, finance, licensing, IT and public-sector operations.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a notable decline as investors capitalized on gains from the recent rally, amid rising oil prices and political uncertainty
Pakistan's FIFAe 2026 push has brought esports into the Pakistan Football Federation's football roadmap and opened a new lane for digital talent. The story is useful for sports readers because it connects a current…
Pakistan's government is set to unveil a strategy targeting halving the population growth rate by 2035, with the prime minister calling rising population one of the country's biggest national challenges.

Pakistan says high-level talks in Tehran produced progress toward reviving Iran-US dialogue and reducing the risk of wider regional escalation.

Every Friday the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics publishes a number, and every Friday it is reported as though it were inflation. It is not. It is the Sensitive Price Indicator, and it measures something narrower and more…

A Saudi business delegation has held talks with Pakistan's SIFC on investment opportunities spanning energy, transport, industry and communications.
Google?s first local office in Pakistan is being framed as a signal of deeper technology investment, with officials pointing to digital skills, AI, startups and IT exports as the next test.
As inflation soars, financial experts agree that tight monetary policy is likely to continue, impacting Pakistan's economic landscape significantly