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Pakistan / Business & FinanceGoods transporters' strike splits as containers stay off roads
A section of Pakistan's goods transporters called off its wheel-jam strike on 14 August 2026, but container trailers and edible oil tankers stayed off the roads.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePetroleum dealers postpone strike after margin rise approved
The PPDA postponed a planned nationwide strike after the government approved a Rs1.34 increase in dealers' margins on petroleum products on 14 August 2026.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePetrol dealers announce indefinite nationwide strike from August 15
The PPDA said talks with the government failed after it refused to change daily fuel-price adjustments, and a separate goods transport strike also continued.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceGoods transporters' wheel-jam strike continues after talks fail
Talks between the government and the All Pakistan Goods Transport Ittehad ended without resolution on 11 August 2026, as the nationwide strike entered a fourth day.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan cites 'considerable progress' on US reciprocal trade framework
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told US Chargé d'Affaires Natalie Baker on 10 August 2026 that Pakistan made considerable progress on a reciprocal trade framework.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceTurkish Petroleum to begin offshore drilling in Pakistan
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on 9 August 2026 that Turkish Petroleum will soon start offshore drilling in Pakistani waters, opening the sector to foreign investment.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan goods transporters begin nationwide wheel-jam strike
Goods transporters and oil tankers began an indefinite nationwide wheel-jam strike on 8 August 2026 after talks with the government failed, threatening supply chains and exports.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan and Iran agree to keep border crossings open round the clock
Pakistan and Iran agreed on 5 August 2026 to keep their border crossings open 24 hours a day, ease customs and expand trade toward a $10 billion target.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan goods transporters call nationwide wheel-jam strike from 8 August
Goods transporters threatened a nationwide shutdown from 8 August unless the government cuts diesel taxes, lowers withholding tax and ends daily fuel price changes.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan ECC approves urgent import of one million tonnes of wheat
Pakistan's Economic Coordination Committee approved the urgent import of one million tonnes of wheat as market prices climbed past Rs150 per kilogram.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceSBP holds policy rate at 11.5pc, flags Middle East and climate risks
The State Bank of Pakistan kept its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 11.5pc, citing renewed Middle East conflict, volatile commodities and climate risks.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceAurangzeb says FBR reforms, cashless drive to widen tax net
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the government is speeding up FBR reforms, promoting a cashless economy and using technology to widen the tax base.