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Women's participation in Pakistan's financial system is rising, and more are now entering the stock and mutual fund space. But experts say real progress will depend on deeper institutional reforms, education and easier access to investment tools.
Kerosene has recorded one of the biggest price jumps in Pakistan, reflecting the spillover from global oil market turmoil. The move adds to wider domestic fuel cost pressures after recent hikes in petrol and diesel.
Pakistan’s steep jet fuel hike is expected to raise airline operating costs and push airfares higher. The broader fuel shock is also forcing railway fare revisions and disrupting transport planning.
Pakistan has raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs55 per litre as global oil markets react to the Middle East crisis. The government says weekly reviews will continue while it works to protect supplies and manage the economic fallout.
KP has formally moved to partner with the federal government on the Peshawar Valley Railway project. Early feasibility work is underway, with officials presenting the rail plan as a major connectivity upgrade for the province.
The IAEA has approved safeguards for Chashma Unit-5, clearing the way for another major nuclear power project in Pakistan. Islamabad says the move strengthens confidence in its peaceful nuclear programme and supports long-term energy security and low-carbon electricity generation.
Pakistan has sought a backup oil supply pathway through Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu port after Iran’s Hormuz Strait closure announcement. Islamabad says it is monitoring the supply chain daily, while Saudi Arabia has pledged emergency energy support and assured at least one crude vessel for dispatch.
Pakistan and the IMF have begun virtual technical talks on external financing and FBR tax target credibility. The IMF has questioned how Pakistan will close the gap between projected collections and revised targets, raising the prospect of spending cuts if revenues lag.
A Geo.tv analysis argues Pakistan should treat forests, wetlands and watersheds as economic infrastructure, not side issues. It urges biodiversity financing tools and policy reforms to protect ecosystem services that underpin growth, water security and disaster resilience.
Pakistan’s KSE-100 index fell by over 15,000 points as investors reacted to heightened regional uncertainty tied to the US-Iran conflict. Analysts cited panic selling and leverage-driven unwinding as key factors behind the steep decline.
The government has increased petrol by Rs. 8 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs. 5.16 per litre for the next 15 days. New prices take effect from March 1, 2026, following OGRA’s recommendations and will be reviewed after the fortnight.
PIA has suspended flights to the UAE, Bahrain, Doha and Kuwait due to the evolving Middle East situation, while rerouting Saudi-bound flights away from conflict-affected zones. The decision follows broader regional airspace restrictions and airline cancellations.
