News & Events

Stay updated with our latest news and events.

Fuel Price Update: Petrol Up, HSD Down for September

ISLAMABAD: Amid rising international crude oil prices, the government on Friday revised petroleum prices effective September 1, 2026. Under the latest adjustment, the price of petrol has increased by 77 paisas to Rs342.79 per litre, up from Rs342.02. Meanwhile, the price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) has been reduced by Rs1.03

Pakistani Rupee Posts Weekly Gain Against Dollar

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee extended its marginal gains against the US dollar for a second consecutive week, appreciating 0.02 percent in the interbank market. The local currency closed at 277.50 against the greenback, strengthening by 6 paise from the previous week’s close of 277.56. Read More: https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/08/31/10-page/1117668-news.html

PSX Weekly Review: KSE-100 Gains 530 Points

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained range-bound during the week ended August 28, 2026, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index rising 530 points, or 0.3 percent, as the prolonged US-Iran deadlock and uncertainty surrounding efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz kept investor sentiment subdued. Read More: https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/08/31/1-page/1117575-news.html

Rupee Strengthens Against Dollar in Interbank Market

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee extended its modest gains against the US dollar on Thursday, closing at Rs277.51, up one paisa from the previous session. Meanwhile, the US dollar hovered near an eight-day high after fresh US inflation and economic data slightly increased expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike. Read

Categories