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Pakistan-Afghanistan trade plunges 74% as crossings stay shut

Pakistan-Afghanistan trade plunges 74% as crossings stay shut

Pakistan-Afghanistan trade fell 74 percent in 2025-26, official data show, as closed crossings and political tension choked commerce. The Trade…
LPG prices jump as border disruptions hit supplies

LPG prices jump as border disruptions hit supplies

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices have surged following the closure of the Rahimdad-250 border post, prompting market stakeholders to urge…
Oil prices slip after US waiver on Russia sanctions

Oil prices slip after US waiver on Russia sanctions

Oil prices eased on Monday as Donald Trump lifted sanctions and tariffs on Russia, a step that lifted hopes for…
Punjab approves industrial development and export promotion scheme

Punjab approves industrial development and export promotion scheme

LAHORE: The Punjab cabinet has approved the features of an industrial development and export promotion scheme aimed at boosting manufacturing,…
Musk says will give SpaceX share to ‘every kid in America’

Musk says will give SpaceX share to ‘every kid in America’

FLORIDA: Tech billionaire Elon Musk said on Monday that he would give every child in the United States a share…
SME financing rises 33pc to Rs943bn in Pakistan

SME financing rises 33pc to Rs943bn in Pakistan

KARACHI: Financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan has increased significantly, with outstanding loans reaching Rs943 billion in…
Pakistan Stock Exchange closes lower after volatile trading

Pakistan Stock Exchange closes lower after volatile trading

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed in negative territory on Monday after a volatile trading session, with the benchmark…
Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure ‘worrying’ for outlook, says finance czar

Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure ‘worrying’ for outlook, says finance czar

BANGKOK: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said that Pakistan had so far withstood the shock from skyrocketing energy prices…
Karachi Port handles over 157,000 tonnes of cargo in 24-hour

Karachi Port handles over 157,000 tonnes of cargo in 24-hour

Karachi Port handled 157,668 metric tonnes of cargo in 24 hours, including 96,511 tonnes of imports and 61,157 tonnes of…
Leaders weigh ‘huge benefit’, risks of AI for global economy

Leaders weigh ‘huge benefit’, risks of AI for global economy

The artificial intelligence boom has been a key driver of global growth, but also poses economic risks should investment in…
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