Khaleeq Kiani

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Govt reduces petrol, high-speed diesel prices by Rs6

News May 23, 2026

The government reduced the price of petrol by Rs6 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs6.80 on Friday, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division. Following the decreas...

ECC allows NLC to take over shipping corporation

Business May 20, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved the transfer of management control, along with a 30 per cent shareholding, in Pakistan National ShipΒ­ping Corpo...

Govt invites expressions of interest for sale of three major Discos

Business May 19, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission on Tuesday invited expressions of interest (EOIs) from local and international investors for the much-delayed sale of three of the country’s most viable elect...

AIIB to provide $320m loan for N-5 highway reconstruction project

News May 19, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Tuesday signed a $320 million loan agreement for the reconstruction and improvement of critical sections of the N-5 highway οΏ½...

Govt eyes tokenisation of bonds via blockchain

Business May 19, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is likely to link its Naya Pakistan Certificates (NPCs) and sovereign bonds to a regulated blockchain via Digitally Native Notes (DNNs) to enable swift settlement for retail invest...

Provinces asked to raise Rs400bn more to meet IMF goals

Health May 19, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The federal government asked the provinces on Monday to increase their revenue contribution by at least Rs400 billion, nearly 40 per cent of their existing share, in the coming fiscal year ...

IMF wants govt to boost transparency of anti-graft body

Business May 18, 2026

β€’ Says changes to NAB law for transparency in chief’s appointment should be tabled by 2027β€’ Govt commits to enhancing capacities of provincial anti-corruption bodies ISLAMABAD: Under the InternοΏ½...

IMF sets Rs17.1tr federal revenue target for 2026-27

Business May 16, 2026

β€’ Proposes Rs430bn new budgetary measuresβ€’ Suggests 18pc hike in petroleum levy targetβ€’ Asks provinces to mobilise extra Rs430bnβ€’ Links power tariff relief to BISPβ€’ Sees economic growth at 3...

Govt reduces petrol, diesel prices by Rs5

News May 15, 2026

The federal government on Friday reduced petrol and diesel prices by Rs5, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division. According to the notification, the revised prices will take effe...

Civil servants’ asset declarations to be made public in redacted form, says govt

News May 14, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday said that IMF-mandated asset declarations of civil servants would be made publicly accessible in a redacted form to ensure both transparency and personal privacy....