Oil sales slip Petroleum sales in the country witnessed a sharp decline in July 2022. The oil and gas sector was seen commencing ... Published 03 Aug, 2022 08:48am
BR Research Fuel reserves: poor timing? June 2022 was the third time when monthly imports (PBS) crossed $7.5 billion. In earlier instances, there were... Published 22 Jul, 2022 08:57am
World Sri Lankans queue at pumps for days with no promise of petrol COLOMBO: Out of gas and stuck in line for days, a group of motorists kick off their shoes and settle on a sidewalk ... Updated 15 Jul, 2022 03:30pm
Markets Oil sales decline 11% in June as high prices dent demand A further slowdown in diesel and petrol sales is expected as the government has decided to impose PDL and sales tax Updated 02 Jul, 2022 07:33pm
World Crisis-hit Sri Lanka shuts schools, urges work from home to save fuel COLOMBO: Troops in Sri Lanka handed tokens on Monday to people queueing for petrol amid a severe fuel shortage in ... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 01:46pm
Opinion No petrol, no cars: Cubans turn to electric transport There is a new sight on the streets of Havana: increasing numbers of electric vehicles whizzing among the old... Published 19 Jun, 2022 06:06am
World No petrol, no cars: Cubans turn to electric transport SANTA CLARA: There is a new sight on the streets of Havana: increasing numbers of electric vehicles whizzing among... Published 18 Jun, 2022 10:19am
Pakistan US doesn't want a strong govt in Pakistan: Imran Khan Former premier alleges Washington imposed 'imported govt' because it serves their interest Updated 03 Jun, 2022 08:11pm
Pakistan Govt announces another Rs30 increase in petrol price Finance Minister Miftah Ismail says decision taken due to rising prices of petroleum products in international market After increase, petrol hits Rs209.86 per litre Updated 03 Jun, 2022 12:18am
Pakistan 'Sasta Petrol Sasta Diesel' scheme to benefit Pakistan's lowest income group: Miftah Finance minister says registration for relief package to begin on June 1 Updated 28 May, 2022 05:12pm
Markets Review: How did Pakistan's markets react to the hike in fuel prices? Flour and energy prices increased, rupee recovered, and KSE-100 made huge intra-day gains before succumbing to profit-taking Published 27 May, 2022 10:08pm
Markets After a 16-session losing streak, rupee gains in spectacular fashion Closes at 199.76 against the US dollar after 1.13% gain on Friday Currency's gain comes on back of positive market sentiment after govt jacked up fuel prices and moved a step closer to reviving IMF programme Updated 27 May, 2022 09:29pm
Pakistan SPI up 1.42pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended May 19, 2022 recorded an increase of 1.42 percent... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
BR Research Fix the HSD subsidy first! The subsidy on diesel is growing. And so is the consumption (on papers). National sale of high-speed diesel (HSD)... Published 20 May, 2022 09:48am
Print Oil subsidy to cost exchequer Rs60bn KARACHI: The government has maintained prices of local oil products to protect consumers by further raising subsidy... Updated 17 May, 2022 09:56am
Business & Finance Miftah Ismail slams PTI's economic policies, hints at targeted fuel subsidy Finance minister says no final decision on raising prices of petroleum products, but says wealthy could be asked to make 'contribution' Updated 05 May, 2022 09:24pm
World Tanker strike worsens fuel woes in crisis-hit Sri Lanka COLOMBO: A strike by owners of fuel tankers over the weekend renewed Sri Lanka’s long queues for diesel and petrol... Published 03 May, 2022 03:47am
Markets India to raise petrol, diesel retail prices after 4-month hiatus NEW DELHI: Indian state fuel retailers will raise petrol and diesel pump prices by 0.8 rupees ($0.0105) per litre... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Print There’s no cut-off date for ongoing discussion: IMF official ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Monday said the authorities and the Fund will continue to discuss... Updated 15 Mar, 2022 10:05am
Business & Finance SPI up 0.52pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended March 10, 2022 recorded an increase of 0.52 ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
BR Research Petrol in peril The government has reduced the petroleum (petrol and diesel) prices by Rs10/liter to ease the pressure of inflation... Published 07 Mar, 2022 05:52am
Business & Finance SPI up 0.04pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended March 3, 2022 recorded an increase of 0.04 percent... Published 05 Mar, 2022 04:10am
Business & Finance Sri Lanka runs out of fuel as dollar crisis worsens COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s public transport was crippled Wednesday as buses ran out of diesel, officials said as the... Published 03 Mar, 2022 04:39am
BR Research February inflation diary The headline inflation clocked at 12.4 percent in February 2022 as compared to 13 percent in the previous month. The... Updated 02 Mar, 2022 12:37pm
Print PM’s package financed through Rs50bn cut in PSDP ISLAMABAD: The government working reveals Rs 50 billion cut in Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), in... Updated 02 Mar, 2022 11:02am
Pakistan Govt will take fresh loan to pay for cut in petrol, electricity prices: Khaqan Abbasi Former prime minister says decision will have an impact on Pakistan's economy Updated 01 Mar, 2022 05:47pm
Pakistan Hike in petrol price: Fawad Chaudhry says opposition should provide alternative instead of criticising Minister for Information and Broadcasting asks how can the government not increase the rates when oil prices have increased from $60 to $95 per barrel in the international market Updated 17 Feb, 2022 07:15pm
Pakistan Opposition slams hike in petrol price PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto says 'days of the puppet circus are over' Updated 16 Feb, 2022 04:28pm
BR Research PRL - silver lining ahead? The refinery sector has been under continuous criticism for not upgrading its archaic technology. The same factor ... Published 11 Feb, 2022 08:10am
BR Research APL – volumes churning growth All factors went in favor as Attock Petroleum Limited (PSX: APL) announced over three times increase in bottomline... Published 09 Feb, 2022 08:31am