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Oil prices extend losses as chance of US strike on Iran recedes
January 16, 2026
Oil prices extend losses as chance of US strike on Iran recedes
Oil prices fell in Asian trade on Friday, extending losses from the previous session, as concerns about supply risks eased…
Govt revises car import policy, bans imports under personal baggage scheme
January 15, 2026
Govt revises car import policy, bans imports under personal baggage scheme
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has revised its policy on the import of vehicles from abroad, putting new rules in place…
Pakistan moves swiftly on digital asset regulation, says Bilal Bin Saqib
January 15, 2026
Pakistan moves swiftly on digital asset regulation, says Bilal Bin Saqib
LONDON: Pakistan’s drive to regulate virtual assets is being hailed as one of the fastest reforms in global digital finance,…
Wheat prices jump sharply across Punjab, flour becomes costlier
January 15, 2026
Wheat prices jump sharply across Punjab, flour becomes costlier
LAHORE: Wheat prices have increased sharply across Punjab, with rates rising by up to Rs700 per maund, causing concern among consumers as…
US completes first $500m Venezuelan oil sale
January 15, 2026
US completes first $500m Venezuelan oil sale
The United States has completed its first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at approximately $500 million. This comes after recent…
63pc PR locomotives have exceeded 20 years of service, NA body told
January 15, 2026
63pc PR locomotives have exceeded 20 years of service, NA body told
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Railways was informed by officials that more than 63 percent of locomotives have…
Customs seizes over Rs412m vehicles, heavy bikes
January 15, 2026
Customs seizes over Rs412m vehicles, heavy bikes
ISLAMABAD: The customs enforcement Islamabad seized smuggled NCP vehicles, heavy bikes and electronic goods worth Rs. 412.2 million. The Collectorate…
Gold prices hit reverse gear after reaching record high
January 15, 2026
Gold prices hit reverse gear after reaching record high
KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a decline on Thursday after it saw massive increase in previous sessions to hit all-time highs.…
PSX plummets amid mounting Iran tensions
January 15, 2026
PSX plummets amid mounting Iran tensions
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended losses after recorded an increase for a brief period as investors seem cautious…
Oil prices sink more than 2pc as Trump remarks calm concern about Iran
January 15, 2026
Oil prices sink more than 2pc as Trump remarks calm concern about Iran
TOKYO: Oil prices slid more than 2% in early Asian trade on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said killings…