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Govt hikes petrol, high-speed diesel prices by Rs55 per litre each

DPM Dar says new price effective from midnight.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 12:00am

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
786	32.63	2.97	10.01 ▲	222,103
CRTM	31.54	2.87	10.01 ▲	2,968,440
JUBSNC	39.71	3.61	10.00 ▲	43,668
ITANZ	31.83	2.89	9.99 ▲	36,611
TCORPCPS	19.82	1.79	9.93 ▲	131,869

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
WASLR	0.48	-0.18	-27.27 ▼	2,015,271
DBCINC	4.88	-0.91	-15.72 ▼	304,950
CHBL	8.86	-1	-10.14 ▼	4,835,188
JVDC	102.9	-11.43	-10.00 ▼	1,080,146
ZAL	41.95	-4.61	-9.90 ▼	3,600,713

Source: PSX | Updated Mar 06, 2026

Qatar energy minister warns Iran war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks: report

“If this war continues for a few weeks, GDP growth around the world will be impacted," says Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 05:05pm

PM tells provincial govts to take strict action against those hoarding petroleum products

Chairs high-level meeting; says any petrol pump involved in creating an artificial shortage should be immediately closed, its licence cancelled.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 03:33pm

ParkView City homebuyers can now avail UBL Home Financing

The initiative enables aspiring homeowners to purchase property through formal banking channels instead of paying the full amount upfront.

Is your parents’ health insurance really complete?

Most plans only cover hospital stays. But what about a simple flu or a routine consultation? Here is why Jubilee General Parents Care Plus Plan is being called “Sub say complete coverage”.

Allied Bank sets new benchmark in customer experience with Pakistan’s first humanoid robot

This deployment aligns with the bank’s broader strategy to leverage emerging technologies to provide efficient, accessible and customer-focused banking solutions.

Weekly inflation edges up as chicken, fuel prices rise

Data shows that weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Index, increased by 0.37pc for the week ending on March 5.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 04:30pm

Volatility returns as market plunges over 3,000 points

Pakistan’s stock market experienced a volatile session on Friday, with KSE-100 plunging 2.3pc to close in the red.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 03:10pm

Central government debt rises to Rs79tr in Jan 2026

10pc YoY increase in debt fuelled by domestic borrowing.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 03:28pm

Oil falls but set for steepest weekly gain since 2022

Analysts note that halted activities in Hormuz will have two major impacts on oil: the inability to store 20 million barrels per day and the lack of flow to the world, which could drive global energy prices higher.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 03:35pm

Gold rises as Middle East conflict spurs safe-haven demand

According to analysts, gold prices would be volatile in the near term with key support at $5,040 and resistance at $5,280, adding that prices could rise up to $5,448 if the resistance is broken.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 03:36pm