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Transport Strike Continues as Fuel Pricing and Toll Tax Demands Remain Unresolved

Talks between striking transporters and the government were continued late Monday night, but no breakthrough was reached as both sides remained firm on key demands. An increase in the permissible load for 10-wheeler vehicles from 27.5 tonnes to 35 tonnes has been sought, along with reduced toll taxes. Monthly diesel price revisions have also been demanded, as frequent changes are said to disrupt business planning. Concerns over customs duties and income tax have also been raised, while negotiations are being continued to resolve the transport strike.

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Pakistan’s annual consumer price inflation surged to 11.15% in August 2026, up from 9.2% in July, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Urban inflation accelerated to 10.4%, while rural inflation remained above both the national and urban rates. On a month-on-month basis, urban prices increased by 0.9%, signaling stronger inflationary pressure across the country.

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PM Shehbaz Arrives in Bishkek

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Bishkek for the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting and SCO Plus Summit. During his three-day official visit to Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan will assume the chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of State for 2026–2027. The prime minister will also hold bilateral meetings with participating leaders and is accompanied by senior cabinet members and government officials.

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Engro to Sell EPCL Stake for Rs19.7bn

Engro Corporation Limited has signed a share purchase agreement with Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited to sell its entire 56.19% stake in Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited. The transaction is valued at approximately Rs19.7 billion, equivalent to around $70.95 million. The agreement follows Engro’s 2025 restructuring, which established Engro Holdings as the conglomerate’s investment arm.

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