Khaleeq Kiani

Articles by Khaleeq Kiani

New govt loans to be Shariah-compliant from 2028

Business July 1, 2026

β€’ Ministry of Finance drafts strategy for post-2027 Riba-free financial systemβ€’ Existing conventional loans to continue until maturityβ€’ Majority foreign-owned banks may offer both Islamic, conve...

Govt expects easing inflationary pressure in new fiscal year following reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Business June 30, 2026

ISLAMABAD: After inflation rose to a fresh peak of 12pc in June, the government expects inflationary pressures to ease in the new fiscal year following the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as peace eff...

OGDCL commences oil production from well in Sindh's Sanghar district

News June 29, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production company, said on Monday that it had successfully commenced oil production from its Bob...

Govt formally transfers management control of PIA to Arif Habib-led consortium

News June 29, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission on Monday announced the formal transfer of management control of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) to the Arif Habib Corporation-led c...

$390m Reko Diq bridge loan for ML-3

News June 29, 2026

β€’ 996-km project will upgrade Rohri-Sibi-Quetta-Koh-i-Taftan rail line to support transportation from Reko Diq copper and gold projectβ€’ Officials say upgraded corridor will boost mineral exports, ...

Govt eyes β€˜secure comms’ to prevent critical leaks

News June 27, 2026

β€’ National Telecommunication Company asked to hold further stakeholder consultations, shore up security of communication ecosystem β€’ CDWP okays PakSat-2 launch, with its predecessor set to be reti...

Govt keeps petrol, diesel prices unchanged 'till further orders'

News June 26, 2026

The government on Friday kept petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices unchanged at Rs299.50 per litre and Rs311.47 per litre respectively β€œtill further orders”. The decision was announced in a n...

Govt keeps petrol, diesel prices unchanged for next week

News June 26, 2026

The government on Friday kept petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices unchanged at Rs299.5 per litre and Rs311.47 per litre respectively, for the coming fortnight. The decision was announced in a no...

Weekly oil pricing mechanism to stay

Business June 24, 2026

β€’ Oil firms assured of import premium-based pricing to minimise lossesβ€’ OMCs warn repeated revisions discouraging foreign investment ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division of the Ministry of Energy on ...

Govt offers 20pc returns to woo buyers

Business June 20, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will offer a lucrative 18-20 per cent return, along with complete freedom for investors to buy and sell electricity in a competitive market, as it targets the privatisation of thre...