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Pakistan-Afghanistan trade plunges 74% as crossings stay shut
October 19, 2026
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
October 19, 2026
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
October 19, 2026
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
October 19, 2026
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’
October 19, 2026
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
October 19, 2026
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
October 19, 2026
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
October 17, 2026
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
October 17, 2026
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
October 17, 2026
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…