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Trump hits dozens of countries with steep tariffs, including 19% for Pakistani goods
August 1, 2025
Trump hits dozens of countries with steep tariffs, including 19% for Pakistani goods
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has announced a fresh wave of steep import duties, targeting dozens of countries — including…
Pakistan to get first US oil shipment after landmark trade deal
August 1, 2025
Pakistan to get first US oil shipment after landmark trade deal
KARACHI/SINGAPORE: Pakistan’s largest refiner Cnergyico will import 1 million barrels of oil from Vitol in October, its vice chairman Usama…
PSX begins August with modest gains amid cautious trading
August 1, 2025
PSX begins August with modest gains amid cautious trading
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the new month of August on a modest note, with the benchmark KSE-100…
Oil steadies as concerns about tariff impacts vie with Russian supply threats
August 1, 2025
Oil steadies as concerns about tariff impacts vie with Russian supply threats
Oil prices were little changed on Friday after falling more than 1% in the previous session as traders digested the…
Gold heads for weekly loss on stronger dollar
August 1, 2025
Gold heads for weekly loss on stronger dollar
Gold prices traded flat on Friday, but were on track for a weekly loss as pressure from a stronger dollar…
Utility Stores permanently shut down nationwide, notification issued
July 31, 2025
Utility Stores permanently shut down nationwide, notification issued
The Ministry of Industries and Production has issued a formal notification ordering the permanent closure of the Utility Stores nationwide,…
PM commends Awais Leghari for power sector reforms, savings Rs3.6 trillion
July 31, 2025
PM commends Awais Leghari for power sector reforms, savings Rs3.6 trillion
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari for his pivotal…
Govt seizes sugar stocks amid crisis, puts 18 mill owners on ECL
July 31, 2025
Govt seizes sugar stocks amid crisis, puts 18 mill owners on ECL
ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday launched a crackdown on sugar mills while taking full control of all the stock countrywide…
Cigarettes without FBR tax stamps to be seized across country
July 31, 2025
Cigarettes without FBR tax stamps to be seized across country
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has authorised provincial revenue and excise officers — not below Grade 16 — to…
Ogra slashes LPG prices by Rs17.73 per kg
July 31, 2025
Ogra slashes LPG prices by Rs17.73 per kg
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has cut down the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), bringing some…