Metropolitan Pakistan

Fuel policy debate: Who is really being protected?

As the Middle East conflict drives global oil prices sharply higher, Pakistan is weighing measures like fuel rationing and differential...

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
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PSX tumbles over 2,000 points in intraday trading

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark KSE-100 Index dropped sharply on Thursday, losing 2,643 points (1.67%) during intraday trading to 155,670.42...

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
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Freight and fuel hikes drive up consumer costs

KARACHI: Prices of essential goods are under pressure as the Gulf war, which began on February 28, has pushed up...

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
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DPM Dar confirms US-Iran indirect talks via Pakistan

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday revealed that the United States and Iran are holding “indirect...

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
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X restored after brief global outage

Social media platform X resumed normal service on Thursday after a short-lived global outage disrupted users worldwide. Internet watchdog NetBlocks...

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
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Why gold prices are falling despite rising global tensions

Gold, long considered a reliable safe-haven asset, has seen a sharp decline in value even as geopolitical risks intensify. After...

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
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Sinner storms into Miami Open quarter-finals

MIAMI: Jannik Sinner booked his place in the Miami Open quarter-finals on Tuesday, overcoming Alex Michelsen in straight sets to...

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
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PSL 11 to kick off with Lahore vs Hyderabad opener

LAHORE: The 11th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League is set to begin on Thursday, with defending champions Lahore...

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
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Centre urges provinces to share fuel price burden

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approached provincial administrations to help absorb the financial strain caused by rising global oil prices,...

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
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Govt finalises app-based fuel quota system for bikes, rickshaws amid oil crisis

ISLAMABAD: The government has finalised a mobile application-based fuel quota system aimed at providing targeted subsidies to low-income users, particularly...

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026
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