Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Traditional rickshaw drivers losing business

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KARACHI: The traditional rickshaw drivers are losing their businesses, as more and more people are moving towards relatively cheaper online motorbike services for transportation. The introduction of ride-hailing apps such as Bykea, Careem and Uber have dented the daily income of the local rickshaw drivers, while the rise in the fuel prices, shortage of compressed … Read more

FBR plans separate Customs Collectorate for fuel imports

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KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) plans to create a dedicated Customs Colectorate for the processing of liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other liquids, as well as solid bulk cargo imports. The Collectorate, namely, MCC Appraisement (Bulk) in Karachi, will deal with the cargo clearance of bulk petroleum products, edible … Read more

Pakistan-Russia joint venture to be financed through GIDC: official

Pakistan Russia trade dispute

ISLAMABAD: The country’s flagship project, Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline (PSGP), will be financed through the Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC), an official said on Monday. During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum, held under the chairmanship of Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir, Petroleum Division secretary Dr Arshad Mahmood said that this joint venture … Read more

Liquefied petroleum gas Cylinder Blast at Barkat Market; Two Critically Injured

Liquefied petroleum gas Cylinder Blast at Barkat Market; Two Critically Injured

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder blasted in Lahore’s Barkat Market on Tuesday. Two persons were severely injured and five shops and 10 vehicles were reduced to ashes. The incident occurred at four LPG refilling stations in the back of the market, which is known for its food outlets. The explosions and fires caused panic in … Read more

OGRA increased LPG prices for October

LPG prices

On Wednesday, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) increased the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) price by Rs3 per kilogram to Rs113 for October. According to the notification issued by OGRA, the price of the domestic cylinder (11.8 kg) has been increased by Rs34 and increased Rs130 for the commercial cylinder. The new prices will … Read more

LPG Prices increased by Rs 1.56 per kg for August

LPG

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Friday notified an increase in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Rs 1.56 per kg for August 2020. According to the notification issued The 11.8 kg domestic cylinder will be available at Rs 1363.55. Earlier it was reported that following the end of an LPG … Read more

LPG prices increase by Rs 46.76

LPG

The government to increase the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices after the hike in petrol prices. According to the details, The Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has issued LPG price notification for July today (June 30). [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”petrol-prices-increase-by-rs-25-per-litre”] The sources said that OGRA issues notification to increase LPG price by Rs 3.96 per … Read more