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A breath of fresh air: Global markets surge on hopes for peace
April 1, 2026
A breath of fresh air: Global markets surge on hopes for peace
The world of finance finally caught a break this week. If you have been watching the news lately, you know…
PSX soars as KSE-100 jumps 7,400 points on peace hopes
April 1, 2026
PSX soars as KSE-100 jumps 7,400 points on peace hopes
The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a powerful rally on Wednesday as investor confidence rebounded amid hopes of easing geopolitical tensions…
OGRA announces significant hike in LPG prices
March 31, 2026
OGRA announces significant hike in LPG prices
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a major increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices. According…
Asia turns to barter as Iran crisis squeezes energy
March 31, 2026
Asia turns to barter as Iran crisis squeezes energy
Asian nations are scrambling to secure fuel supplies as the conflict in the Middle East disrupts critical energy flows. Indonesia’s…
Trump tells Europe to ‘get your own oil’ as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens amid US-Israeli war on Iran
March 31, 2026
Trump tells Europe to ‘get your own oil’ as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens amid US-Israeli war on Iran
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised key European allies, including the United Kingdom and France, for refusing to…
Pakistan inflation forecast raised to 7.5% amid Middle East war
March 31, 2026
Pakistan inflation forecast raised to 7.5% amid Middle East war
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have revised the projection of CPI-based inflation upward in the wake of…
IMF warns Middle East war will lead to higher prices and slower growth
March 31, 2026
IMF warns Middle East war will lead to higher prices and slower growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that “all roads lead to higher prices and slower growth worldwide” should the…
LESCO increases new electricity connection charges to Rs21,300
March 31, 2026
LESCO increases new electricity connection charges to Rs21,300
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has significantly increased the charges for new electricity connections, according to an official notification…
SECP makes MUFAP membership mandatory for investment advisors, distributors
March 31, 2026
SECP makes MUFAP membership mandatory for investment advisors, distributors
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has made it mandatory for all investment advisors and distributors of mutual…
Oil tanker contractors express concern over hike in pipeline quota
March 31, 2026
Oil tanker contractors express concern over hike in pipeline quota
The Oil Tanker Contractors Association Karachi (OTCA) has lodged a strong protest with the government against what it described as…