Balochistan’s Accession to Pakistan: A Legal and Historical Analysis
An analysis of Balochistan's accession to Pakistan, debunking myths about its sovereignty and the legal process involved.
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Pakistan Forced to Pay Record LNG Prices Amid Global Shortage
Pakistan forced to pay highest LNG prices in four years due to global supply disruptions and US-Iran conflict.
US imposes new 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products
President Trump announces 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, escalating trade tensions.
Trump signs tariff relief for US aluminum producers
US President Donald Trump signs new incentive program reducing tariffs for aluminum producers investing in US smelters.
PSO to Be Sole Importer of Diesel, Ban on Private OMCs
Pakistan State Oil (PSO) will exclusively import high-speed diesel for fiscal year 2026-27, while private oil marketing companies can still import petrol…
Finance Minister Discusses Refinery Upgrades with U.S. Firm
Pakistan's Finance Minister meets Honeywell Technologies in Washington D.C., discussing modernization of the country’s refinery sector to improve fuel qual
Heavy rains disrupt power supply to 148 PESCO feeders
148 feeders affected by heavy rainfall in the Peshawar Electric Supply Company region.
Petroleum Dealers Seek Higher Margins Amid Daily Pricing Reform
PPDA demands 8% margins and involvement in daily pricing mechanism, while government promises to consider recommendations.
South Korea’s Honam semiconductor cluster faces energy and water constraints
Experts raise doubts about South Korea’s Honam region's capacity to support advanced memory manufacturing due to energy and water shortages.
Finance Minister Meets Honeywell to Discuss Refinery Modernization
Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Honeywell to discuss modernizing and expanding the country’s refinery sector, aiming to enhance dom
PSO to be sole importer of HSD, OMCs capped on petrol imports
The government has banned private oil marketing companies from importing high-speed diesel and limited their petrol import quantities. Pakistan State Oil w
Trump to Impose 50% Tariffs on Most Canadian Goods
US President Donald Trump announces a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods in response to retaliatory measures from Canada.
US dollar near one-week high amid Gulf tensions
Markets remain volatile due to ongoing Middle East hostilities as the US dollar hovers near a one-week high. Inflation risks loom large…
Residents Demand Immediate Restoration of Gas Supply in Naseerabad
Hundreds of households in Federal B Area’s Block 14 remain without gas supply for over a month. Residents appeal to the Federal…
Business community urges PM to withdraw daily petroleum pricing policy
Industry leaders warn that daily price revisions could increase uncertainty and disrupt business planning in Pakistan’s manufacturing sector.
UBG President Calls for Acceleration of CPEC Second Phase
UBG President Zubair Tufail urges faster progress on CPEC second phase, focusing on SEZs and green energy projects.
LCCI Urges Government to Implement Business-Friendly Fuel Conservation Measures
LCCI President Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigol calls for fuel conservation measures that do not harm business, trade and industrial activity.
Petrol Prices Cut, Diesel Rates Hike for 24 Hours
Government implements daily fuel price updates; petrol reduced by Rs. 0.35/litre while diesel increased by Rs. 5.71/litre.
Government Adjusts Fuel Prices Amid Regional Tensions
Petrol price decreases by Rs0.35, while HSD increases by Rs5.71 per litre in response to global oil market fluctuations.
US strikes in Iran’s south deepen economic hardship, not dissent
Residents of southern Iran blame US attacks for worsening their lives but no new wave of anti-government protests has emerged.