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PSX sheds over 6,000 points amid profit-taking pressure
January 29, 2026
PSX sheds over 6,000 points amid profit-taking pressure
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday recorded a massive bearish trend, dropping by over 6,400 points amid selling pressure…
Oil prices rise for a third day on increasing concerns of Iran attack
January 29, 2026
Oil prices rise for a third day on increasing concerns of Iran attack
BEIJING: Oil prices rose for a third day on Thursday on increasing concerns the U.S. may carry out a military…
Pakistan eyes mineral-led growth under CPEC 2.0, links mineral-rich regions to Gwadar: Ahsan
January 28, 2026
Pakistan eyes mineral-led growth under CPEC 2.0, links mineral-rich regions to Gwadar: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said Pakistan and China were entering…
FBR eyes Rs150-200bn super tax collection in current quarter
January 28, 2026
FBR eyes Rs150-200bn super tax collection in current quarter
ISLAMABAD: Following the Federal Constitutional Court’s ruling upholding the Super Tax, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to…
Pakistan, Turkiye move to boost rice trade amid deepening economic ties
January 28, 2026
Pakistan, Turkiye move to boost rice trade amid deepening economic ties
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a detailed meeting with the Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Irfan…
Flour prices hiked in Karachi ahead of Ramazan
January 28, 2026
Flour prices hiked in Karachi ahead of Ramazan
KARACHI: The Sindh government has increased flour prices ahead of the holy month of Ramazan, adding to the financial strain…
SRBC collapse reveals Rs 2.31 billion debt and mass layoffs
January 28, 2026
SRBC collapse reveals Rs 2.31 billion debt and mass layoffs
The financial collapse of the Shalimar Recording and Broadcasting Company has laid bare billions of rupees in unpaid liabilities, years…
Pakistan secures $430m US crude deal
January 28, 2026
Pakistan secures $430m US crude deal
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken a significant step toward diversifying its energy supply chain, with Cnergyico Pk striking a $430 million…
Inflation to stay at 5–6% in January as Pakistan’s economy shows growth momentum
January 28, 2026
Inflation to stay at 5–6% in January as Pakistan’s economy shows growth momentum
Inflation is expected to remain within the 5 to 6 percent range in January, according to the Finance Division’s monthly…
Pakistan Stock Exchange closes higher as positive trend lifts benchmark index
January 28, 2026
Pakistan Stock Exchange closes higher as positive trend lifts benchmark index
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange recorded a positive trend on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing in the green…