Petrol price: How much Pakistanis are paying as tax?
- 20-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: New details of taxes, duties, levies, and margins included in petrol and diesel, which are being received by the federal government of Pakistan from consumers, have been revealed. According to ARY News, up to 29 percent of the price of petrol and diesel consists of government tax, duties, and margins. Petrol prices include taxes […]
Inside the fuel price cut: Govt slashes petrol levy, raises tax on diesel
- 20-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Following the government’s decision to reduce petrol and diesel prices by Rs 74 and Rs 67 per litre, respectively, details have emerged showing significant adjustments to the petroleum levy, ARY News reported on Friday, citing sources. According to sources, the government slashed the petroleum levy on petrol by Rs 40.49 per litre, bringing the […]
Petrol prices likely to come down in Pakistan, hints Pervaiz Malik
- 18-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has hinted at a reduction in petrol prices, a major relief to the masses as international oil prices begin to decline. According to the minister, the diplomatic efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and the Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi are […]
Petrol price likely to see a huge drop in Pakistan
- 17-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Following the US-Iran peace agreement, petrol prices are likely to see a major decline. However, various proposals remain under consideration regarding the exact scale of the price cuts, ARY News reported. The positive impacts of the historic US-Iran deal have already begun surfacing in the international oil market, where oil prices have plummeted by […]
New electricity bill design introduced in Pakistan
- 17-Jun-2026
Electricity consumers across Pakistan will now receive bills in a new and simplified format aimed at being easier to understand and more accessible. According to details, power distribution companies (DISCOs) have redesigned the electricity bill format following directives from the Ministry of Energy. The new electricity bill layout enables consumers to view their electricity consumption, […]
Petrol price in Pakistan from June 13, 2026
- 12-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has reduced the petrol price by Rs4 per litre for the fifth consecutive time, bringing the new rate to Rs373.78, according to an official notification. However, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) also decreased by Rs2 per litre and was fixed at Rs378.78 per litre. The notification confirmed that the […]
Petrol pump owners demand monthly fuel price review
- 12-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Petrol pump owners in Pakistan have called on the government to replace the current weekly fuel pricing mechanism with a monthly review system, arguing that frequent price revisions are creating financial and administrative challenges for fuel retailers. According to the petrol pump owners association, regular fluctuations in fuel prices are undermining business stability and […]
Pakistan’s govt external debt reaches $92.2 billion by March 2026
- 12-Jun-2026
Pakistan’s government external debt reached $92.2 billion by the end of March 2026, according to the Economic Survey of Pakistan. During the first nine months of FY2026, external debt increased by $364 million. However, the pace of debt accumulation remained significantly slower compared with the previous year. The federal government’s outstanding external debt stood at […]
Pakistan launches 'Data Governance Council to modernize power sector
- 11-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has formally established the Power Sector Data Governance Council (PSDGC), the first institution of its kind in Pakistan’s public sector. In a statement, the ministry described the initiative as a historic step toward enhancing transparency, attracting international investment, and building a future-ready power sector. According to a press […]
Electricity prices reduced by Rs1.99 per unit
- 09-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reduced electricity prices by Rs1.99 per unit under the quarterly tariff adjustment (QTA) mechanism, providing relief to consumers across the country. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday issued a notification announcing the reduction, which will remain in effect for three months, from June to August 2026. According […]