Pakistan’s central government debt has risen to nearly Rs 80 trillion, reaching Rs 79.8 trillion in February 2026, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This marks a 0.7% increase from the previous month and a significant 9.4% rise compared to February 2025, when the debt stood at Rs 73.036 trillion. […]

Pakistan is likely to face a 15% water shortfall during the early part of the Kharif 2026 (summer) crop season, according to the Indus River System Authority (IRSA). The IRSA Advisory Committee, in its meeting on April 7, 2026, approved the 15% shortfall for the period from April to June 10. For the later Kharif […]

The Sindh government has opened online registration for a Rs 2,000 monthly petrol subsidy for motorcyclists. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced the relief package to help bike riders facing rising fuel prices. The subsidy is equal to 20 litres of petrol for the month of April and will be transferred directly to the […]

Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has added 15 new electric vehicles to its patrol fleet in a major step towards eco-friendly policing. The vehicles, BYD Atto 2 models, were provided under the Prime Minister’s initiative to promote clean energy and reduce pollution in the federal capital. These modern electric cars are equipped with surveillance cameras, public […]

Liquefied petroleum gas prices have reached a record high in Karachi, creating serious problems for consumers. Reports show that LPG is being sold at around Rs. 500 per kg, which is nearly Rs. 200 higher than the official rate set by authorities. According to Abdul Hadi Khan, the main reasons behind this sharp increase are […]

The State Bank of Pakistan has injected a large amount of money into the banking system to improve liquidity and ensure smooth financial operations. On Friday, the central bank provided nearly Rs. 13.68 trillion through open market operations using both conventional and Shariah-compliant methods. Most of the liquidity support came through conventional reverse repo operations, […]

The federal government has increased the price of kerosene oil by Rs34.08 per litre, pushing the new rate to Rs467.48 per litre. The hike took effect on April 3, 2026, along with record increases in petrol and diesel prices. Kerosene is widely known as the “poor man’s fuel” because many low-income families in rural areas […]

Pakistan’s trade deficit widened significantly in the first nine months of FY26, highlighting growing pressure on the country’s external balance. According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the trade deficit increased by 22.65% to $27.81 billion, compared to $22.67 billion in the same period last year. The increase in the deficit was […]