BUSINESS
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Petroleum Minister discussed with VTTI and Honeywell UOP, Investment in Energy Infrastructure and Refinery Upgradation
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held separate meetings with senior representatives of VTTI and Honeywell UOP to discuss investment opportunities, energy infrastructure development and the upgradation of Pakistan’s refinery sector.During his meeting with a delegation of VTTI, a leading energy infrastructure company specializing in energy storage and terminal solutions, the Minister was briefed…
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Parliamentary committee sought IPPs agreements in next meeting
Islamabad – September 16, 2026The Standing Committee on Power Division met today at 11:00 a.m. in Parliament House, Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Mr. Muhammad Idrees, MNA/Chairman. The Committee confirmed the minutes of its previous meeting held on 03rd June 2026 and reviewed the implementation status of its previous recommendations. After due consideration, no further…
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Petroleum Division briefs Jamaat-e-Islami on Fuel Situation
ISLAMABAD – A delegation of Jamaat-e-Islami led by Liaquat Baloch called on Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar and Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kiani at the Petroleum Division. The delegation was briefed on the comprehensive steps taken by the government to ensure…
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Petrol and HSD increased by Rs Rs 4.42 and 6.10 per litre for Sept 15
The ex-depot price of petrol has increased by Rs 4.42 per litre to Rs 380.24 per litre (up from Rs 375.82 per litre), while High-Speed Diesel (HSD) has also shown an increase by Rs 6.10 per litre to Rs 409.42 per litre for September 15, according to notification of Petroleum Division. Global refined product prices…
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PIMA calls for Afghan medical students to be allowed to complete their education
Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) has expressed serious concern over directives requiring Afghan medical students enrolled in public and private medical universities in Pakistan to leave the country, and has called for a review of the decision on humanitarian and educational grounds. In a statement on Thursday, PIMA Acting President Prof. Muhammad Tayyab said that…
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Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Mobilising Private Capital Through PPPs and Privatisation
ISLAMABAD, September 4, 2026: The Government today reaffirmed its commitment to increasing private sector participation in Pakistan’s economy through public-private partnerships (PPPs) and privatisation, pursuing both as key instruments of economic growth and transformation. The commitment was reiterated at the National Strategic Dialogue on PPPs and Privatisation and Launch of the Pakistan PPP Monitor, held…