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World food prices hit 3-year high in July as weather and war weigh, FAO says
August 8, 2026
World food prices hit 3-year high in July as weather and war weigh, FAO says
PARIS (Reuters) – World food prices rose in July to their highest in more than three years as adverse weather…
Electricity price raised by 75 paisas per unit, adding to consumers’ burden
August 8, 2026
Electricity price raised by 75 paisas per unit, adding to consumers’ burden
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an increase of 75 paisas per unit in electricity prices…
Trump administration to invest $3 billion in minerals projects to boost US defense supply chains
August 8, 2026
Trump administration to invest $3 billion in minerals projects to boost US defense supply chains
WASHINGTON: The U.S. government will invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects as part of a push to…
Russian envoy highlights growing trade and cultural ties with Pakistan
August 7, 2026
Russian envoy highlights growing trade and cultural ties with Pakistan
Russian Consul General Andrey Viktorovich Fyodorov has said that relations between Pakistan and Russia are continuing to grow stronger with…
Punjab approves reforms to private housing scheme regulations
August 7, 2026
Punjab approves reforms to private housing scheme regulations
The Punjab government has approved significant amendments to the regulations governing private housing schemes as part of its efforts to…
Punjab approves revival of loan funds for flood protection projects
August 7, 2026
Punjab approves revival of loan funds for flood protection projects
The Punjab government has approved the restoration and release of loan funds for river management and flood protection projects, paving…
Weekly inflation rises 0.28pc, annual rate climbs to 9.29pc
August 7, 2026
Weekly inflation rises 0.28pc, annual rate climbs to 9.29pc
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s weekly inflation increased by 0.28% during the latest week, while the annual inflation rate rose to 9.29%, according…
Govt reduces petrol price by Rs3.19, diesel by Rs1.50 per litre
August 7, 2026
Govt reduces petrol price by Rs3.19, diesel by Rs1.50 per litre
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a reduction in the prices of petroleum products, according to a notification issued by the…
Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans
August 7, 2026
Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans
NEW DELHI: Oil extended gains on Friday amid further concerns around the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran,…
Transporters announce nationwide wheel-jam strike
August 7, 2026
Transporters announce nationwide wheel-jam strike
A nationwide wheel-jam strike is set to begin on August 8 after transporters’ associations announced a complete suspension of freight…