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Miftah Ismail has attacked the recent fuel price hike, saying it created oversized gains for oil firms while hurting consumers. His criticism has intensified the debate over rising energy costs and the government's pricing decisions.
CNG stations in Sindh and Balochistan have been closed after gas supply to the sector was suspended for Ramadan. Authorities say the step is meant to protect household supply during Sehr and Iftar, but it adds to wider energy pressure.
Sindh is preparing to discuss possible fuel-management measures, including limits on petrol supply to vehicles. The move reflects rising concern over a potential shortage after regional conflict pushed energy risks higher.
Pakistan’s stock market plunged more than 11,000 points as geopolitical tensions and surging oil prices triggered panic selling. The steep fall briefly halted trading and deepened concern over inflation and macroeconomic stability.
At least 25 Aurat March activists were detained in Islamabad as they gathered for a Women’s Day rally. Police cited Section 144, while organisers said the assembly was peaceful and raised concerns about access to detainees.
Pakistan has sought a larger Saudi oil facility and a 10-year rollover of a $5 billion deposit to ease mounting external pressure. The requests form part of a wider effort to secure liquidity and stabilise the economy amid regional turmoil.
The KP government has announced a Rs2,200 subsidy for motorcycle users to offset the latest petrol price hike. The province also said BRT fares will remain unchanged as it tries to shield households from inflationary pressure.
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad has cancelled all visa appointments scheduled for March 9–13. Affected applicants will be contacted by email, while U.S. citizen services in Islamabad will continue.
Oil prices spiked above $110 a barrel after the Strait of Hormuz closure deepened fears of a major supply disruption. Gulf production cuts, tanker hesitation and regional conflict are driving sharp volatility in energy markets.
A second Pakistani national has been reported killed in the UAE as fallout from the Middle East conflict spreads across Gulf cities. Officials say the latest victim died in Dubai after debris from an interception hit his vehicle.
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.
Geo.tv's International Women's Day article urges Pakistan to treat girls' health, safety and education as a national priority. It argues that early investment in girls can reshape long-term social and economic outcomes.
