Pakistan’s Weekly Petrol Bill Jumps from 300M to 800M Amid Gulf War

Pakistan’s Weekly Petrol Bill Jumps from 300M to 800M Amid Gulf War

Apr 30, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Pakistan’s weekly oil import bill has surged to $800 million as global fuel prices spike following the war in the Middle East, sharply increasing pressure on the country’s economy. Speaking during a federal cabinet meeting,

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NBP and ISTIQEME Collaborate to Drive Growth in Digital Payments

NBP and ISTIQEME Collaborate to Drive Growth in Digital Payments

Apr 16, 2026

National Bank of Pakistan has entered a strategic partnership with ISTIQEME to drive the deployment of merchant QR codes and enhance Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem through targeted training and operational support initiatives.A formal ceremony marking the collaboration was held at NBP’s Regional Office

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Osaka Batteries partners with the Pakistan Cricket Board for HBL PSL 11

Osaka Batteries partners with the Pakistan Cricket Board for HBL PSL 11

Mar 31, 2026

Osaka Batteries partners with the Pakistan Cricket Board for HBL PSL 11: two visions, one powerful partnership strong since 2018 and still growing. “We’re proud to join hands in elevating the spirit of cricket and delivering an unforgettable HBL PSL 11 experience,” says

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Medicine Supplies Largely Restored Across Pakistan

Medicine Supplies Largely Restored Across Pakistan

Dec 27, 2025

The majority of medicines that had disappeared from the market over the past two years are now back in production and available at retail outlets, the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) said. Around 80 percent or 200 medicines went out of production after

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Pakistan to Pivot from Aid to Trade and Investment for Sustainable Growth: Finance Minister

Pakistan to Pivot from Aid to Trade and Investment for Sustainable Growth: Finance Minister

Dec 16, 2025

Pakistan has formally shifted its economic strategy from aid-based support to trade- and investment-led growth, Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said, highlighting a major change in the country’s approach to long-term economic sustainability. Speaking in an interview with CNN Business Arabia, the finance

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