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Pakistan industry warns Iran conflict could worsen balance of payments amid trade disruption

Pakistan industry warns Iran conflict could worsen balance of payments amid trade disruption

KARACHI: Pakistan’s industry leaders warn the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran could disrupt trade routes, drive…
162 more flights cancelled in Pakistan as war rages in Middle East

162 more flights cancelled in Pakistan as war rages in Middle East

LAHORE: Flight operations remained suspended on Wednesday due to tensions in the region. Another 162 flights were canceled at airports…
PSX surpasses 161,000 level again with over 5,000-point gain

PSX surpasses 161,000 level again with over 5,000-point gain

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday recorded significant gains to cross the 161,000 points level once against, reflecting…
SECP proposes referral incentive programmes to increase investor participation

SECP proposes referral incentive programmes to increase investor participation

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Thursday proposed the introduction of referral incentive programmes to encourage…
Oil prices rise as Iran conflict widens

Oil prices rise as Iran conflict widens

TOKYO: Oil prices rose on Thursday amid growing concern over the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as the…
IMF seeks emergency economic plan from Pakistan amid regional tensions

IMF seeks emergency economic plan from Pakistan amid regional tensions

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has requested a comprehensive emergency economic plan from Pakistan, taking into account the current…
Prices, availability of petroleum products being reviewed daily, says Aurangzeb

Prices, availability of petroleum products being reviewed daily, says Aurangzeb

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that the availability as well as prices of petroleum products were being reviewed…
Pakistan launches $1 billion AI fund to drive digital economy, empower youth

Pakistan launches $1 billion AI fund to drive digital economy, empower youth

ISLAMABAD: Experts have welcomed Pakistan’s launch of a $1 billion Artificial Intelligence (AI) fund, describing it as a major step…
Govt imposes fixed charges on 3-phase and solar users

Govt imposes fixed charges on 3-phase and solar users

The federal government has imposed fixed charges on all consumers holding three-phase meters, including those with solar systems, with the…
Punjab govt’s debt ballooned to Rs1.75 trillion

Punjab govt’s debt ballooned to Rs1.75 trillion

The Government of Punjab’s finance department released its two-year performance report, which showed that Punjab’s total debt has reached Rs1.75…
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