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Oil prices slip as Iran cites progress with Oman on Hormuz agreement
August 6, 2026
Oil prices slip as Iran cites progress with Oman on Hormuz agreement
TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices trended ​lower on Thursday on the progress in Iran-Oman talks, with investors cautiously waiting for signs of…
Pakistan, US vow to finalise reciprocal trade framework soon
August 5, 2026
Pakistan, US vow to finalise reciprocal trade framework soon
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Wednesday held a meeting with United States Trade Representative…
SBP confirms borrowing to become Shariah-compliant from Jan 2028
August 5, 2026
SBP confirms borrowing to become Shariah-compliant from Jan 2028
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Deputy Governor Saleem Ullah has said the government’s borrowing will become fully Shariah-compliant from…
Pakistan and Iran renew pledge to raise bilateral trade to $10b
August 5, 2026
Pakistan and Iran renew pledge to raise bilateral trade to $10b
Pakistan and Iran have signed the agreed minutes at the conclusion of the 10th meeting of the Pakistan-Iran Joint Trade…
Gold price in Pakistan jumps by Rs10,000 per tola
August 5, 2026
Gold price in Pakistan jumps by Rs10,000 per tola
The gold price jumped by Rs10,000 in Pakistan in line with their gain in the international market, it was reported…
China announces ‘countermeasures’ after US trade sanctions
August 5, 2026
China announces ‘countermeasures’ after US trade sanctions
China announced restrictions on drone exports to the United States and blacklisted six companies on Wednesday in response to trade…
SECP okays capital of Rs1.5bn for Pakistan’s first digital retail bank
August 5, 2026
SECP okays capital of Rs1.5bn for Pakistan’s first digital retail bank
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) approved a Rs1.5 billion increase in the paid-up capital of HugoBank, it…
Sindh cabinet approves reforms to vehicle registration and tax system
August 5, 2026
Sindh cabinet approves reforms to vehicle registration and tax system
The Sindh Cabinet has approved a series of reforms aimed at improving the province’s vehicle registration, taxation and insurance system…
Pakistan, Singapore joint operation dismantles global cybercrime network
August 5, 2026
Pakistan, Singapore joint operation dismantles global cybercrime network
Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), in collaboration with Interpol and the Singapore Police Force, has dismantled the international…
PSX rebounds with 1500-point rally amid positive regional developments
August 5, 2026
PSX rebounds with 1500-point rally amid positive regional developments
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday staged strong recovery with the benchmark index gaining more than 1,500 points as…