Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree on Eid Truce, Pause Military Operations
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a temporary ceasefire during Eid al-Fitr, pausing ongoing military operations along their shared border after weeks of escalating conflict. The decision was announced as a goodwill gesture amid rising tensions and humanitarian concerns. According to officials, the
Pakistan and India Drawn Together in Men’s Hockey World Cup Pool
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has placed Pakistan and India in the same group — Pool D — for the upcoming 2026 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup, setting up one of the tournament’s most anticipated fixtures in the group stage. The 2026 Hockey World
First Oil Shipment Reaches Pakistan via Strait of Hormuz Amid Crisis
Pakistan has received its first crude oil shipment through the Strait of Hormuz since the recent disruption caused by escalating conflict in the Middle East, marking a critical development for the country’s energy supply. The oil tanker MT Karachi, carrying approximately 80 million
Government Raises Kerosene and LDO Prices by Up to Rs68
The federal government has increased the prices of kerosene oil and light diesel oil (LDO) while keeping petrol and high-speed diesel prices unchanged through subsidies aimed at shielding consumers from rising global fuel costs. According to the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), the
Fuel Price Hike Pushes Weekly Inflation Higher in Pakistan
Pakistan’s short-term inflation indicator recorded a noticeable rise after recent increases in fuel prices pushed up the cost of essential commodities across the country. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) increased 6.44% year-on-year for the week
Government Restricts Furnace Oil Exports Amid Regional Energy Tensions
The federal government has tightened controls on furnace oil exports, directing oil refineries to obtain prior approval before shipping the fuel abroad. The decision comes as authorities monitor growing energy supply risks linked to regional geopolitical tensions. According to officials, refineries must now
OGRA Rejects Rumours of LPG Price Increase
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has rejected circulating rumours claiming that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices have been increased, clarifying that no new price notification has been issued. In an official statement, OGRA spokesperson Imran Ghaznavi said LPG prices are notified
Digital Stamp System Failure Disrupts Court Operations
Court proceedings across parts of Punjab faced major disruption after the newly introduced digital stamp paper system failed to function properly, preventing lawyers and citizens from obtaining required legal documents. The issue was reported across the Rawalpindi division, where courts struggled to operate
Train Cancellations Deepen Pakistan Railways Crisis
Pakistan Railways cancelled 11 passenger trains scheduled to depart from Karachi for major cities across the country, leaving thousands of travellers stranded and exposing the ongoing operational crisis within the national rail network. The sudden cancellations affected routes to Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Lahore,
Oil Prices Soar Over 25% as Iran War Rattles Global Markets
Global oil markets experienced dramatic volatility on March 9, 2026, as crude prices surged over 25% amid intensifying conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, triggering widespread concerns about disrupted supply and prolonged energy instability. Brent crude futures climbed as much as