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Pakistan Stock Exchange slides, traders lose millions
January 14, 2026
Pakistan Stock Exchange slides, traders lose millions
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange ended trading in the red on Wednesday, dealing a blow to investors and traders. The…
Some firms left Pakistan due to high taxes, energy costs, admits FM Aurangzeb
January 14, 2026
Some firms left Pakistan due to high taxes, energy costs, admits FM Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has acknowledged that several companies exit Pakistan, admitting that high taxation and elevated…
US pushes forward trade enclave over Armenia
January 14, 2026
US pushes forward trade enclave over Armenia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the United States would move forward on building a corridor linking Azerbaijan…
Pakistan-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in final stages
January 14, 2026
Pakistan-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in final stages
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal held a meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday with the United Arab Emirates Ambassador in…
Agriculture Lab on Wheels’ to deliver farm services at growers’ doorsteps
January 14, 2026
Agriculture Lab on Wheels’ to deliver farm services at growers’ doorsteps
LAHORE: On the directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab government has decided to launch a unique…
Pakistan hosts job fair for students, professionals in China
January 14, 2026
Pakistan hosts job fair for students, professionals in China
BEIJING: The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, in collaboration with the China Overseas Development Association and China International Intellectech Group…
China’s trade ends 2025 with record trillion-dollar surplus despite Trump tariffs
January 14, 2026
China’s trade ends 2025 with record trillion-dollar surplus despite Trump tariffs
BEIJING: China on Wednesday reported a strong export run in 2025 with a record trillion-dollar surplus, as producers braced for…
Gold prices soars to historic highs in Pakistan and global markets
January 14, 2026
Gold prices soars to historic highs in Pakistan and global markets
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their sharp upward trend on Wednesday, reaching historic highs in both international and domestic markets. In…
Oil prices pause gains as Venezuela shipments resume but Iran concerns loom
January 14, 2026
Oil prices pause gains as Venezuela shipments resume but Iran concerns loom
TOKYO: Oil prices paused their run of gains on Wednesday, slipping ​after four days of increases, as Venezuela resumed exports,…
Govt sets five-year target to raise gemstone exports to $1bn
January 13, 2026
Govt sets five-year target to raise gemstone exports to $1bn
The government has set a target to increase gemstone exports to one billion dollars within five years. According to details…