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Govt to Absorb Rs23bn to Keep Fuel Prices Unchanged

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ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has decided to absorb a financial impact of Rs23 billion to keep petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices unchanged for the week starting March 14, 2026, amid rising global oil prices and regional supply disruptions. According to official documents, the subsidy will be provided as a price differential to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and financed through the newly created Prime Minister’s Austerity Fund. The payment will compensate OMCs at a rate of Rs75.05 per litre for HSD and Rs49.63 per litre for petrol. The estimated…

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Islamabad High Court Suspends Federal Board of Revenue Super Tax Recovery Notices to Three IPPs

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended recovery notices issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) against three Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for the collection of Super Tax, citing failure to follow the procedure prescribed under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001. The IPPs challenged the notices after recovery proceedings were initiated without providing the mandatory time period required under Section 137 of the ordinance. The companies informed the court that although the judgment of the Federal Constitutional Court regarding Super Tax is binding on the tax authorities, the…

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Oil Prices Extend Rally as Middle East Conflict Threatens Export Facilities

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SINGAPORE: Oil prices continued to climb on Monday as the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its third week, raising serious concerns over potential damage to key oil infrastructure and keeping the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed—marking one of the largest disruptions to global oil supplies in recent history. Brent crude futures surged by $2.01, or 1.95%, reaching $105.15 per barrel by 2338 GMT after settling $2.68 higher in the previous session. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $1.61, or 1.63%, to $100.32 per…

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Safe products, strong protection: Helpline Trust calls for active consumer courts on World Consumer Rights Day 2026

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Karachi The Helpline Trust joins the global observance of World Consumer Rights Day 2026, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding consumer interests under this year’s theme, “Safe Products, Confident Consumers.” The day serves as an important reminder that every consumer has the fundamental right to access products and services that are safe, reliable, and trustworthy.In an increasingly complex marketplace, consumers continue to face serious risks from unsafe and substandard goods. Contaminated food, counterfeit medicines, and unreliable digital applications and online services not only jeopardise public health but also erode financial security…

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US Grants Temporary Waiver on Russian Oil Sanctions to Stabilise Global Energy Markets

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ANDOYA, NORWAY / MOSCOW: The United States has issued a 30-day waiver allowing countries to purchase sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products currently stranded at sea, a move aimed at stabilising global energy markets but criticised by several European allies. The decision, announced by Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, allows the delivery and sale of Russian crude oil and petroleum products loaded on vessels on or before March 12, with the waiver remaining valid until April 11. Bessent said the temporary measure was designed to ease volatility in global energy…

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