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Oil prices fall on weak demand as markets await Ukraine peace effort for supply signs
December 3, 2025
Oil prices fall on weak demand as markets await Ukraine peace effort for supply signs
TOKYO: Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday as investors waited to see if peace talks in the…
Gold prices in Pakistan continue to fall for second consecutive day
December 3, 2025
Gold prices in Pakistan continue to fall for second consecutive day
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a decline for the second straight day on Wednesday, following a drop in the…
Three state-owned enterprises added, two delisted from privatisation programme
December 2, 2025
Three state-owned enterprises added, two delisted from privatisation programme
ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board has proposed important updates to the national privatisation programme. In a meeting chaired by…
Potato prices plummet after trade suspension with Afghanistan
December 2, 2025
Potato prices plummet after trade suspension with Afghanistan
KARACHI: Pakistan is facing more than 70pc decline in potato prices in domestic markets after the closure of its border…
Govt considers scrapping personal baggage used cars import scheme
December 2, 2025
Govt considers scrapping personal baggage used cars import scheme
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering abolishing one scheme for importing used cars while tightening regulations for the two remaining…
Over 50 foreign delegates join Global Destinations Expo in Islamabad
December 2, 2025
Over 50 foreign delegates join Global Destinations Expo in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: More than 50 embassies and international delegates gathered in Islamabad on Monday for the Global Destinations Expo, marking a…
Pakistan’s trade deficit widens to $15.47b in five months
December 2, 2025
Pakistan’s trade deficit widens to $15.47b in five months
Pakistan’s trade deficit surged by 37.17% during the first five months of the current fiscal year, reaching $15.469 billion from…
EU announces €3m aid package for flood-hit Punjab
December 2, 2025
EU announces €3m aid package for flood-hit Punjab
The European Union has announced a fresh three million euros aid package for flood-affected areas of Punjab, pledging financial assistance…
Bulls drive PSX above 169,000 points on positive investor sentiment
December 2, 2025
Bulls drive PSX above 169,000 points on positive investor sentiment
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended gains on Tuesday as investor sentiment remained upbeat amid cooling inflation in the…
Gold prices in Pakistan slip after four days of stability
December 2, 2025
Gold prices in Pakistan slip after four days of stability
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan registered a notable decline on Tuesday, ending a four-day period of stability and signaling a…