
Pakistan Government Increases Petroleum Dealer Margins
The federal government of Pakistan has increased the commission paid to petroleum dealers by Rs1.34 per litre, accepting a longstanding demand, which will ultimately impact consumers.
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The federal government of Pakistan has increased the commission paid to petroleum dealers by Rs1.34 per litre, accepting a longstanding demand, which will ultimately impact consumers.

The federal government of Pakistan is set to announce a strategy aimed at halving the country's population growth rate by 2035. The Prime Minister has called rising population one of the nation's biggest challenges.

The federal government of Pakistan is reportedly struggling to formulate its budget due to a massive Rs1.7 trillion 'fiscal hole' and has asked provinces for assistance, with claims that coalition partners' needs and IMF over-commitments are contributing to the tight spot.

The federal government of Pakistan has granted a temporary exemption to shops, markets, and eateries from early closure timings of 8 pm. This exemption is valid until May 31, according to a Cabinet Division notification.

The federal government of Pakistan will provide approximately Rs6 billion to Pakistan Railways to maintain current fares and freight charges for three months, aiming to facilitate passengers and goods transport customers in Punjab.

The federal government of Pakistan has extended an olive branch to the PTI, urging them to rejoin parliamentary panels and end political confrontation to advance a 'Charter of Democracy'.

The federal government of Pakistan has significantly increased the value of blood money (diyat) to over Rs19 million for the fiscal year 2026-27, an unprecedented 97% rise attributed to increasing silver prices.

The federal government of Pakistan has dismissed concerns about a wheat shortage, announcing that seasonal production targets have been met. The country's wheat output is estimated to be 1.36 million metric tonnes higher than the previous year.

The federal government of Pakistan announced a Rs22 per litre reduction in petrol and high-speed diesel prices, lowering petrol to approximately Rs381.78 per litre, though public sentiment questions why the cost of living remains high despite the decrease.

The federal government of Pakistan has launched a special subsidy program for farmers owning less than 12 acres of land. This initiative aims to mitigate the adverse impact of the global energy crisis on the agricultural sector.

The federal government of Pakistan has established a task force aimed at reforming, revamping, and strengthening the legal wings and revenue litigation framework of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

The federal government of Pakistan and the Oil Tankers Contractors Association (OTCA) have agreed to form a committee to resolve issues facing tanker owners within two weeks.

After three years of failed attempts to control population growth, the federal government of Pakistan is now relying on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir to help curb the rising population rate.

The federal government of Pakistan has requested provinces to increase their revenue contribution by Rs400 billion in the upcoming fiscal year to meet targets set by the International Monetary Fund.

The federal government of Pakistan announced production targets for the upcoming Kharif crop season, as the Rabi crop season concludes, with concerns over soil moisture and cotton shortfall.

The federal government of Pakistan has announced March 20th and 21st as public holidays for Eidul Fitr, with the first special train departing today.