3 d. ago Govt opens hajj 2026 registration, sets july 9 as final deadline

ISLAMABAD – The government has officially launched the mandatory registration process for Hajj 2026, setting July 9 as the final deadline for all intending pilgrims from Pakistan. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, applicants can register either through the dedicated online portal or by visiting any of the 15 designated banks nationwide. This step […]

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4 d. ago Fuel prices hiked in UAE for july, petrol and diesel become costlier

The United Arab Emirates has announced new fuel prices for July, increasing the cost of both petrol and diesel. The Fuel Price Committee confirmed that the new rates have taken effect from July 1, 2025. This monthly revision reflects global oil trends and aims to adjust domestic prices accordingly. According to Geo News, the price […]

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7 d. ago Fuel prices likely to increase from july 1 in Pakistan amid global oil volatility

KARACHI – Fuel prices in Pakistan are expected to rise from July 1 due to surging global oil rates, although the hike may be softened if the government lowers petroleum levies temporarily. According to Arif Habib Limited (AHL), international diesel prices jumped 10.3% to $87.18 per barrel in the second half of June, while petrol […]

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8 d. ago Govt sets eye on complete transition to electric buses in Karachi

The Sindh government has decided to introduce a significant number of electric and hybrid buses during the current financial year. Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, stated that in the coming months, along with double-decker buses, additional buses will be added to Karachi’s roads. He further […]

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2 w. ago Govt’s Rs2.5 per litre carbon tax plan rejected by senate committee

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has rejected the government’s proposal to impose a Rs2.5 per litre carbon levy on fuel. This proposed levy, part of the federal budget, was expected to generate Rs48 billion to fund green energy projects. However, committee members expressed serious concerns over rising inflation and fuel prices already burdening the […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan railways increases passenger and freight fares after fuel price hike

ISLAMABAD – Following the recent surge in petroleum product prices, Pakistan Railways has officially increased fares for both passenger and freight trains across the country. According to a notification issued by the department, passenger train fares will see a 3% hike, while freight train charges will go up by 4%. The new rates come into […]

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2 w. ago Petrol, diesel prices likely to rise again as global oil costs surge

ISLAMABAD – Fuel prices in Pakistan are expected to rise once again for the next 15 days, with petrol likely to go up by Rs1.12 and diesel by Rs5.27 per litre, sources revealed on Sunday. The increase comes in response to rising global oil prices. According to insiders, the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has […]

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3 w. ago Fuel prices to spike june 16 as govt sets up watchdog committee

The government announced that petrol and diesel prices will rise starting June 16 due to a sharp surge in global oil prices. This increase follows recent missile exchanges between Israel and Iran, which have unsettled oil markets worldwide. The ex-depot price of high-speed diesel (HSD) may increase by about Rs 5 per litre, affecting transport […]

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3 w. ago Rising oil prices threaten Pakistan’s Rs 1.16 trillion petroleum levy goal

The federal government of Pakistan may miss its target to collect Rs 1,161 billion in petroleum levy this fiscal year. The recent surge in global oil prices, triggered by the Israel-Iran conflict, has pushed up fuel costs both internationally and domestically. This increase threatens the government’s expected revenue from fuel taxes. After Israel’s attacks on […]

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