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Dollar funding pressures ease amid growing optimism over de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.
Mar 05, 2026

A ​gauge of dollar-funding stress eased on Wednesday amid rising hopes that ‌the Middle East conflict may prove shorter...

China announces its lowest economic growth target in over three decades, marking the weakest goal since 1991.
Mar 05, 2026

China has unveiled its lowest annual economic growth target since 1991, signaling mounting economic pressures and a caut...

Asian stock markets drop sharply and oil prices climb as fears grow that the Iran war could be prolonged
Mar 04, 2026

Asian stock markets declined sharply while oil prices moved higher, as investors reacted to mounting concerns that the I...

Trump authorizes support for oil tanker insurance and hints at naval escorts in Gulf waters
Mar 04, 2026

The US Navy could begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of ​Hormuz if necessary, President Donald Trump said on...

Industrial gas distribution in India reduced after supply disruption in Qatar
Mar 04, 2026

Indian companies on Tuesday reduced natural gas supplies to industries in anticipation of tighter supply from ​the Middl...

Markets in Asia slide for the third day, with oil modestly up on Iran war worries
Mar 04, 2026

Asian stock markets declined for a third consecutive session while oil prices inched higher, as investors monitored esca...

Oil Prices Surge 13% Above $80 Amid Middle East Conflict Concerns
Mar 02, 2026

Crude oil prices soared in Asia on Monday on the back of turmoil in the Middle East following US and Israeli military st...

FBR Records Rs429bn Tax Shortfall from July to February
Mar 02, 2026

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded a tax shortfall of Rs429 billion between July and February, including an...

Airlines Cancel Flights and Issue New Travel Warnings After Iran Strikes
Mar 02, 2026

Airlines have cancelled multiple flights and governments have issued new travel warnings following recent strikes by Ira...

Oil Prices Climb After Attacks on Ships Near the Strait of Hormuz
Mar 02, 2026

Oil prices moved higher after reports of ship attacks near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz

SECP introduces fee concessions for unlisted companies
Feb 28, 2026

KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced a fee relief package to encourage unlis...

Trump administration directs federal agencies and military contractors to stop dealings with Anthropic
Feb 28, 2026

The Trump administration has ordered federal agencies and military contractors to halt all business with AI startup Anth...

OpenAI secures Pentagon contract hours after Anthropic ban by Trump administration
Feb 28, 2026

OpenAI has signed a deal with the Pentagon just hours after the Trump administration banned federal agencies and militar...

Canada’s finance minister says U.S. unlikely to remove tariffs
Feb 28, 2026

Canada’s finance minister said there are few signs the United States will ease tariffs amid ongoing trade tensions.

IMF seeks to roll over $2 billion UAE deposit for one year
Feb 27, 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sought assurances that a $2 billion deposit from the United Arab Emirates (UAE...

US aerospace and chip industries face worsening rare earth shortages despite trade truce
Feb 27, 2026

Suppliers to U.S. aerospace and semiconductor firms face worsening rare earth shortages, with two turning away some clie...


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PSL 2021 tickets will be sold online only PCB
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Gold prices go down on fourth consecutive day in Pakistan
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All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA)...