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Increased SBP facilitation: Import of oil, POL items, LNG in focus

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KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday empowered banks to issue Financial Instruments (FIs) at the time of registration of import contracts for crude oil and petroleum products, citing the prevailing geopolitical situation. The SBP has also allowed banks to issue Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs) to facilitate the import of crude oil, petroleum products and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The SBP has announced amendments to instructions relating to “Imports under Pakistan Single Window (PSW)-Financial Instrument Details” and “Guarantees on behalf of Residents of Pakistan in favor of…

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Petroleum Div decides to float spot tenders for LNG

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ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has reportedly decided to float spot tenders for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) following a decision taken by the National Coordination and Management Council (NCMC), aimed at restoring operations of RLNG-fired power plants with a cumulative capacity of over 5,500 MW. These plants are currently shut down due to suspension of LNG supplies from Qatar owing to declaration of force majeure, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had constituted the NCMC as a central platform, comprising representatives from federal and provincial stakeholders, to facilitate informed…

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The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI)

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25th April 2026 FPCCI Announces Formation of National Committees on International Forums to Strengthen Global Engagement Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has announced the formation of National Committees on various international forums including ECO CCI, Pakistan–EU Business Forum, CACCI, Pakistan–ASEAN Business Forum, Commonwealth, D-8 CCI and OIC – and, has also launched their membership drive among trade bodies, chambers and associations across the country. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh stated that this important initiative will significantly enhance Pakistan’s effective representation and proactive participation in…

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Govt hikes petrol, high-speed diesel prices by Rs26.77 per litre

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday jacked up prices of both high-speed diesel (HSD) and petrol by Rs26.77 per litre despite no increase being required in the rates of petrol. The premier imposed a nearly Rs27 per litre additional tax on the fuel to push its price higher. Accordingly, the HSD price has been fixed at Rs380.19 per litre, up from Rs353.42 per litre. This marks a 7.5% increase. Diesel prices are still significantly lower than their peak of Rs520.4 on April 10. Diesel is considered the most inflationary fuel…

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Pakistan facing escalating environmental crisis due to governance gaps, says NFEH chief

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Naeem-Qureshi

Karachi, April 23, 2026 The President of the National Forum for Environment & Health (NFEH), Muhammad Naeem Qureshi, has expressed serious concern over the continuing lack of coordination between federal and provincial governments in addressing Pakistan’s worsening environmental challenges. In his Earth Day statement issued on April 22, he noted that despite repeated climate-induced disasters—including severe floods and increasingly intense rainfall patterns—Pakistan still lacks a unified and effective national strategy to manage environmental emergencies. He warned that fragmented governance and delayed response mechanisms are resulting in significant human and economic…

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