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Govt mulling not hiking prices of petroleum products further despite increase in global market

Sources say PM Shehbaz recently told a meeting that there would be no further hike in prices, at least in the near future.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 10:25pm

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
ICCI	9.75	1	11.43 ▲	9,474
TRSM	9.87	0.99	11.15 ▲	546,777
SIBL	7.75	0.74	10.56 ▲	7,008
AVN	33.86	3.08	10.01 ▲	3,337,436
BELANC	53.32	4.85	10.01 ▲	1,133

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
WASLR	0.13	-0.06	-31.58 ▼	1,110,789
PILNC	3.43	-0.48	-12.28 ▼	63,872
DWTMWU	9.33	-1.04	-10.03 ▼	68,823
JUBSNC	47.57	-5.29	-10.01 ▼	325,316
FECM	15.97	-1.77	-9.98 ▼	23,242

Source: PSX | Updated Mar 12, 2026

Sindh announces public holiday on March 13

Notification says holiday to be observed by all government offices, autonomous bodies, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations, corporations and local councils.

Published 12 Mar, 2026 06:05pm

Ogra notifies massive increase in RLNG price for March

Regulatory authority increases RLNG price by 19.6pc for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited and 22pc for Sui Southern Gas Company Limited.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 04:48pm

Cardiogen and the molecular language of cardiac renewal: A speculative exploration

This article explores Cardiogen’s molecular characteristics, theorised mechanisms of action and its possible relevance across multiple research domains.

Master MoltyFoam’s Women’s Day initiative supports the next generation of female athletes

This year, Master MoltyFoam used the occasion to highlight the importance of support in sports by launching an initiative focused on encouraging young female athletes in Pakistan.

Fatima Fertilizer launches Sarsabz Tabeer: Seeds of Change campaign on International Women’s Day to celebrate women in agriculture

The campaign recognizes the resilience, strength and unwavering dedication of women working across the agricultural value chain.

PIA raises fuel surcharge as Gulf crisis drives up costs

Fuel surcharges on domestic flights raised by $20 and up to $100 on international flights, PIA spokesman says.

Published 12 Mar, 2026 05:33pm

Stocks tumble as KSE-100 sheds more than 1,400 points

Pakistan’s KSE-100 index swung sharply on Thursday, falling 1,437.04 points after a volatile session marked by steep early losses, a brief recovery, and renewed pressure as oil prices surged above $100 a barrel and IMF talks remained unresolved.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 02:11pm