Govt hikes petrol to Rs458.40, diesel Rs520.35 per litre amid global fuel crisis
Petrol price increases are also expected to impact daily commuters and urban transport systems, further straining household budgets.
April 2, 2026
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Petrol Price Likely to Surge By over Rs100 Per Litre
Among major players, Pakistan State Oil recorded sales of 0.63 million tons in March, while Attock Petroleum sold around 0.11 million tons
April 2, 2026
NASA’s Artemis II Launches From Florida
Moments before liftoff, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen summed up the mission’s significance in a message to mission control: “We are going for all humanity.”
April 2, 2026
Punjab E-Taxi Initiative Gains Momentum as Hundreds Advance to Next Stage
The program prioritizes participation from the corporate sector, women, and professional drivers
April 1, 2026
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Debt Surges to Rs 809.7 Billion
A major portion of the borrowing is linked to development financing
April 1, 2026
Russian An-26 Military Plane Crashes in Crimea, Killing 29
Officials did not immediately respond to requests for further comment outside normal business hours
April 1, 2026
US–Iran War Could End in Weeks, Trump Claims as Diplomatic Backchannels Open
“There are talks going on… we can see the finish line,” Rubio said during an interview on Fox News with host Sean Hannity
April 1, 2026
Oil Prices Steady as Trump Weighs Ending Iran War Despite Strait of Hormuz Closure
Brent crude futures for May were up 18 cents, or 0.16 percent, to $112.96 per barrel at 0438 GMT after dropping one percent earlier in the session
March 31, 2026