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IMF talks likely to clear way for 1.2 billion dollar tranche
October 6, 2026
IMF talks likely to clear way for 1.2 billion dollar tranche
ISLAMABAD: Ongoing talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are expected to conclude this week, potentially paving the…
Economic stability, export growth remain key priorities, says Aurangzeb
October 6, 2026
Economic stability, export growth remain key priorities, says Aurangzeb
KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the government is focusing on economic stability, fiscal discipline and boosting exports to…
SBP to begin electronic cheque clearing pilot from Oct 15
October 6, 2026
SBP to begin electronic cheque clearing pilot from Oct 15
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Monday that it will begin a pilot project for cheque clearing through…
NEPRA weighs higher tariff for power package
October 6, 2026
NEPRA weighs higher tariff for power package
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is considering changes to a discounted electricity package for industrial and agricultural consumers…
Oil prices edge higher as Gulf tensions keep markets on alert
October 6, 2026
Oil prices edge higher as Gulf tensions keep markets on alert
Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday as renewed security concerns in the Middle East supported prices, while strong regional exports…
SECP directs companies to hold AGMs by Oct 28
October 6, 2026
SECP directs companies to hold AGMs by Oct 28
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed companies whose financial year ended on June 30, 2026, to…
SNGPL cuts LNG price by Rs1,000 per MMBtu
October 6, 2026
SNGPL cuts LNG price by Rs1,000 per MMBtu
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has announced a decrease in the price of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by Rs1,000…
Electricity shortfall in Pakistan exceeds 4,000MW
October 6, 2026
Electricity shortfall in Pakistan exceeds 4,000MW
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s electricity shortfall has risen beyond 4,000 megawatts, raising concerns about prolonged load-shedding across the country, according to sources…
Pakistan plans to secure three LNG cargoes in October amid Hormuz uncertainty
October 6, 2026
Pakistan plans to secure three LNG cargoes in October amid Hormuz uncertainty
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to secure three LNG cargoes from Qatar during October as uncertainty grows over energy shipments through…
US reassesses strategy as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab disrupt trade
October 5, 2026
US reassesses strategy as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab disrupt trade
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: The United States appears to be reassessing its approach to the prolonged conflict as disruptions in the Strait of…