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Oil prices rebound after Trump comments on ‘armada’ moving to Iran spur supply worries
January 23, 2026
Oil prices rebound after Trump comments on ‘armada’ moving to Iran spur supply worries
PERTH: Oil prices rebounded on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed threats against major Middle Eastern producer Iran, raising…
World Bank warns of economic risks for Pakistan
January 22, 2026
World Bank warns of economic risks for Pakistan
KARACHI: The World Bank has cautioned that Pakistan faces heightened economic risks as regional conflicts, climate shocks and global financial…
Nestlé pumps $60M into Pakistan, eyes regional hub
January 22, 2026
Nestlé pumps $60M into Pakistan, eyes regional hub
Nestlé has announced a fresh investment of $60 million in Pakistan. The company plans to expand its operations and strengthen…
Fitch reaffirms Pakistan’s ‘B-‘ debt rating, assigns RR4 recovery outlook
January 22, 2026
Fitch reaffirms Pakistan’s ‘B-‘ debt rating, assigns RR4 recovery outlook
ISLAMABAD: Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Pakistan’s long-term debt ratings at ‘B-’, maintaining the level it upgraded to in April last…
Govt borrows over Rs1.25 trillion in six months, official data shows
January 22, 2026
Govt borrows over Rs1.25 trillion in six months, official data shows
ISLAMABAD: The federal government borrowed Rs1.254 trillion in external loans during the past six months. According to official documents from…
Pakistan mulls space-based monitoring to support port expansion, maritime safety
January 22, 2026
Pakistan mulls space-based monitoring to support port expansion, maritime safety
Pakistan is considering the use of space-based monitoring systems to support port expansion, maritime safety and environmental protection, the country’s…
FBR revises customs values for used smartphones, PTA tax expected to drop
January 22, 2026
FBR revises customs values for used smartphones, PTA tax expected to drop
The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi, operating under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has announced updated customs values…
Government borrows at single-digit interest rates for first time in 4 years
January 22, 2026
Government borrows at single-digit interest rates for first time in 4 years
After four years of higher borrowing costs, the government has successfully secured loans from the banking sector at interest rates…
Gold prices fall by Rs800 per tola
January 22, 2026
Gold prices fall by Rs800 per tola
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices registered a decline in the local market on Thursday as the price of 24-karat gold per tola…
Oil edges up after Trump steps backs from tariff threats over Greenland
January 22, 2026
Oil edges up after Trump steps backs from tariff threats over Greenland
BEIJING: Oil prices edged up on Thursday after the U.S. president stepped back from threats to impose tariffs in his…