Gold prices registered a notable increase in both domestic and international markets, reflecting heightened investor demand for safe-haven assets amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

An emerging policy dispute within federal decision-making circles may heighten the risk of a fuel supply crisis, particularly at a time when Pakistan is already navigating supply constraints linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has expressed concern regarding the handling of a complaint filed by a foreign petroleum company before the Corporate Tax Office Islamabad, and has directed the submission of a comprehensive response before the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO).

The federal government is formulating a contingency strategy to manage anticipated electricity shortfalls during the summer season, potentially incorporating load-shedding, energy conservation measures, and tariff rationalisation.

Bank of Khyber has injected Rs1 billion into its wholly owned subsidiary, BOK Currency Exchange Company (Pvt) Limited, with shareholders formally approving and ratifying the capital enhancement during the bank’s 35th Annual General Meeting held on March 30, 2026.

A shipment of Saudi crude oil is currently en route to Pakistan after successfully transiting the Strait of Hormuz, amid constrained maritime activity due to ongoing regional tensions, as indicated by international vessel-tracking data.

Atlas Honda Limited has approved a capital expenditure of Rs5.3 billion (approximately $20 million) to expand its motorcycle manufacturing operations, with the objective of increasing its annual production capacity to 2 million units.

The Senate of Pakistan has surrendered Rs265 million to the Finance Division following an internal expenditure review, reflecting an initial step toward compliance with the federal government’s austerity framework.