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Government Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices

ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the ex-depot price of petrol by Rs5.58 per litre, raising it from Rs358.77 to Rs364.35 per litre, effective September 9, 2026. Meanwhile, the price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) has also been increased by Rs4.18 per litre, reaching Rs385.95 per litre. Read More: https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/09/09/1-page/1118721-news.html

PKR Edges Up Against USD

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee extended its modest upward trend against the US dollar for a second consecutive week, gaining 0.03 percent in the inter-bank market. The local currency closed at 277.41 against the greenback, strengthening by Re0.09 from its previous weekly close of 277.50. Read More: https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/09/07/10-page/1118547-news.html

Digital Tax Payments Gain Pace in Pakistan

Person-to-Government (P2G) payments via digital channels are gaining significant traction, with 1LINK alone processing approximately Rs13.5 trillion in tax and other government payments in 2025. Read More: https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/09/07/1-page/1118482-news.html

Pakistan Stock Exchange Sees Moderate Gains

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) capped off the week in green on Friday, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index advanced by nearly 400 points. Despite impressive earnings from individual corporations, caution prevailed, keeping overall trading within a narrow range. Read More: https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/09/05/1-page/1118285-news.html

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