Central bank raises policy rate by 50 basis points to 12pc

Updated 26 Oct, 2026

Says decision necessary to keep inflation expectations anchored, contain second-round effects of ongoing supply shock and bring inflation within the target range of 5-7pc.

Govt raises petrol price by Rs1.54 per litre, high-speed diesel rate by Rs2.16

26 Oct, 2026

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs379.25 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs395.82 per litre.

Govt orders review of existing drug pricing formula to ensure medicines are priced fairly

26 Oct, 2026

Officials inform Minister Ahad Cheema that Drap is examining provisions that could hinder the determination of fair and accurate prices.

Lucky Group, Qatar Energy consortium quits Port Qasim LNG terminal plan over 'policy changes'

ICT Updated 26 Oct, 2026

Energas cites changes in Pakistan's energy policy and longstanding unresolved policy and fiscal matters with the govt as reasons for the decision.

Why the world still needs World Trade Organisation

Business Updated 27 Oct, 2026

Weaker WTO means riskier world for trade.

Is economic strain pushing middle-class families to the brink?

27 Oct, 2026

Amid sluggish growth, persistent inflation and unemployment, the government cannot escape scrutiny over its mounting tax burden on middle-class households.

Editorial: Privatisation Commission and P3A merger will be a sensible move but fair value, accountability must guide it

27 Oct, 2026

The new arrangement offers an opportunity to improve the management of state assets and infrastructure investment.

Govt to maintain wheat reserves of up to 6m tonnes to ensure uninterrupted supply: minister

26 Oct, 2026

Food Security Minister Rana Tanveer describes the prevailing wheat price hike as artificial and manipulated by certain market elements.

Pakistan seeks investment from US in oil refinery upgradation projects

26 Oct, 2026

US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker calls on petroleum minister; the two discuss increasing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.