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IMF says escalation of Middle East conflict poses economic risks
October 5, 2024
IMF says escalation of Middle East conflict poses economic risks
DUBAI: The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East could have significant…
FAO reports fastest rise in global food prices since March 2022
October 5, 2024
FAO reports fastest rise in global food prices since March 2022
DUBAI: The global food prices saw their fastest rise in over a year, with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)…
Oil prices jump again on worries about the Middle East as Wall Street fades
October 5, 2024
Oil prices jump again on worries about the Middle East as Wall Street fades
NEW YORK: Crude prices jumped Thursday on worries that worsening tensions in the Middle East could disrupt the global flow…
Gold rates decrease by Rs700 per tola to Rs275,500
October 5, 2024
Gold rates decrease by Rs700 per tola to Rs275,500
ISLAMABAD: The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs700 and was sold at Rs275,500 on Saturday compared…
Oil prices flat as Middle East conflict counters ample supply outlook
October 4, 2024
Oil prices flat as Middle East conflict counters ample supply outlook
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were subdued on Friday, but remained on track for strong weekly gains, as investors weighed the prospect…
Pakistani rupee gains 23 paisa against US dollar
October 4, 2024
Pakistani rupee gains 23 paisa against US dollar
KARACHI: Pakistani rupee (PKR) on Friday appreciated by 23 paisa against the US dollar (USD) in the interbank trading and…
Electricity theft: Pakistan recovers over Rs119 bln from defaulters
October 4, 2024
Electricity theft: Pakistan recovers over Rs119 bln from defaulters
ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has recovered over Rs119 billion during a countrywide electricity theft crackdown, ARY News reported on Friday.…
Pakistan’s sports goods exports climb to $61.9m
October 4, 2024
Pakistan’s sports goods exports climb to $61.9m
ISLAMABAD: The export of sport goods from the country witnessed an increase of 4.27 percent during the first two months…
Govt fixes new ‘Diyat’ amount for 2024-25
October 4, 2024
Govt fixes new ‘Diyat’ amount for 2024-25
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has set the new ‘Diyat’ amount for the fiscal year 2024-25 at Rs8,103,955. The new…
Pakistan’s weekly inflation up by 0.4pc
October 4, 2024
Pakistan’s weekly inflation up by 0.4pc
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) latest data shows that the country’s weekly inflation rate has increased by 0.4%…