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Govt raises petrol price by Rs4.45, cuts HSD by Rs2

Petroleum Division’s notification said the new prices would be applicable for August 6 (Thursday).

Published 06 Aug, 2026 12:06am

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
786	28.57	2.6	10.01 ▲	416,457
FTSM	38.34	3.49	10.01 ▲	82,528
STML	55.74	5.07	10.01 ▲	93,502
EWIC	60.52	5.5	10.00 ▲	552
GADT	340	30.91	10.00 ▲	248,110

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
MEHT	152.98	-17	-10.00 ▼	854,369
OML	108.29	-12.03	-10.00 ▼	612,939
TRSM	21.56	-2.39	-9.98 ▼	11,380,686
ASLPS	28.43	-3.12	-9.89 ▼	26,173
TCORP	19.31	-1.99	-9.34 ▼	1,100,407

Source: PSX | Updated Aug 05, 2026

PM Shehbaz directs adoption of comprehensive strategy to attract investors for Discos' privatisation

Premier directs consumers' interests should be prioritised in the privatisation process; Privatisation Commission's restructuring be completed in a month.

Updated 05 Aug, 2026 06:56pm

Govt plans to unbundle SNGPL, SSGCL into five smaller companies

Sources say the Petroleum Division wants to fast-track the restructuring and unbundling process and secure the prime minister's approval this month.

Published 05 Aug, 2026 07:53am

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Economic Coordination Committee approves Rs13bn lifeline for struggling PTV

Approves Rs27.62bn sovereign guarantees, rollover of Rs6.94bn viability gap funding for Sialkot-Kharian Motorway.

Published 05 Aug, 2026 07:41am

Auto sector calls for prime minister’s intervention

Urges the PM to exclude the automotive sector from the proposed tariff reductions under the NTP and introduce a stable, long-term automotive policy framework.

Published 05 Aug, 2026 07:43am

Competition Commission of Pakistan chief stresses fair competition for economic growth

Says that effective competition is fundamental to economic growth, innovation and consumer welfare.

Published 05 Aug, 2026 08:06am

Rains hit industrial activities in Hyderabad

Trade and industry leaders have urges the Sindh government to implement concrete measures to ensure the smooth operation of industrial units during the monsoon season in future.

Published 05 Aug, 2026 07:42am