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Govt raises petrol price by Re0.88 per litre, reduces high-speed diesel rate by Rs1.88

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs393.64 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs397.76 per litre.

Published 05 Oct, 2026 10:53pm

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
DSIL	10.58	1	10.44 ▲	6,051,396
ASHT	48.72	4.43	10.00 ▲	155,086
FCIBL	37.17	3.38	10.00 ▲	93,337
PICT	49.6	4.51	10.00 ▲	1,434,106
PIM	48.88	4.44	9.99 ▲	56,615

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
PKGI	37.13	-4.13	-10.01 ▼	90,847
ASTM	95.31	-10.59	-10.00 ▼	144,346
BUXL	502.62	-55.85	-10.00 ▼	76,657
CLVL	30.78	-3.42	-10.00 ▼	3,195,737
SARC	81.67	-9.07	-10.00 ▼	114,019

Source: PSX | Updated Sep 24, 2026

India finance minister says US trade talks hit 'plateau'

Several rounds of talks have taken place but have been complicated by Washington launching a probe into unfair trade practices against multiple countries, including India.

Updated 05 Oct, 2026 05:16pm

The politics of chambers

Can Karachi’s business community take a cue from relatively smaller Sialkot and mobilise its own resources?

Updated 05 Oct, 2026 08:56am

Branded Content

Putting better health in more hands: Reckitt Pakistan unveils Saaf Sehatmand Pakistan in partnership with Aga Khan Foundation

Powered by Dettol and Harpic, the flagship platform begins in schools to provide safe drinking water, rehabilitated toilets, handwashing facilities and hygiene education.

28 years of McDonald’s Pakistan: celebrating the local partners behind the Golden Arches

The milestone highlighted the structural evolution of the company's local procurement model.

Etihad Town Sialkot delivers Possession ahead of time

The project was delivered within just 1.5 years against a 3-year payment plan, while commercial possession had already been handed over to customers in January 2026.

Burdened by the power bill

Peak demand rarely goes past 35,000 MW when installed capacity is 46,600 MW, so every month we pay for power nobody needs.

Published 05 Oct, 2026 05:15am

Does Pakistan need a super app?

If owned by government, it could integrate public services and keep sensitive national information within Pakistan’s jurisdiction.

Published 05 Oct, 2026 05:15am

Nuclear power output rises 4pc to record high

Solar generation reaches 36.3 TWh, surpassing nuclear production for first time.

Published 05 Oct, 2026 05:15am

Railways to outsource 13 passenger trains by December

The department has also accelerated efforts to make all faulty wagons fit for operation while taking action against the vendors who failed to supply parts on time.

Updated 04 Oct, 2026 05:41pm

SBP seen holding tight policy as mid-term inflation target appears out of reach

Consumer Price Index-based inflation of 10.3pc in Sept clearly indicates that industry, businesses, and the general public will bear the brunt of cost-push inflationary pressures.

Published 04 Oct, 2026 08:21am