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Oil gains 4% as fragile ceasefire, Hormuz restrictions keep supply risks elevated
April 9, 2026
Oil gains 4% as fragile ceasefire, Hormuz restrictions keep supply risks elevated
LONDON: Oil prices rose on Thursday as doubts over a fragile two-week Middle East ceasefire raised concerns that energy flows…
Jazeera Air restarts Kuwait–Pakistan operations after Middle East ceasefire
April 8, 2026
Jazeera Air restarts Kuwait–Pakistan operations after Middle East ceasefire
Airline operations between the Middle East and Pakistan have begun returning to normal following the recent ceasefire in the region,…
Nepra hikes power tariff by Rs1.42 per unit for all consumers including K-Electric
April 8, 2026
Nepra hikes power tariff by Rs1.42 per unit for all consumers including K-Electric
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday announced an increase in electricity tariffs by Rs1.42 per unit…
Crackdown on property tax defaulters intensifies across Lahore after April 10
April 8, 2026
Crackdown on property tax defaulters intensifies across Lahore after April 10
The city is tightening the noose around property tax defaulters, with authorities warning of strict measures against major evaders after…
First dredging operation begins at Karachi Port Trust
April 8, 2026
First dredging operation begins at Karachi Port Trust
KARACHI: A new era has begun for Karachi Port Trust’s business partners. According to the port administration, the National Dredging…
Federation, Punjab agree on joint strategy to unlock livestock sector potential
April 8, 2026
Federation, Punjab agree on joint strategy to unlock livestock sector potential
ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday stressed that meaningful reforms and implementation are…
KP moves toward cashless economy with digital payment bill 2026
April 8, 2026
KP moves toward cashless economy with digital payment bill 2026
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has prepared legislation to transform the province into a cashless economy by introducing the “Khyber…
PSX surges 12,362 points as US-Iran ceasefire boosts investor confidence
April 8, 2026
PSX surges 12,362 points as US-Iran ceasefire boosts investor confidence
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a strong note, registering significant gains, as the US and Iran ceasefire agreement…
Oil slides below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire
April 8, 2026
Oil slides below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire
PERTH: Oil fell below $100 per barrel on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a…
Gold prices increase by Rs15,700 per tola
April 8, 2026
Gold prices increase by Rs15,700 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices saw a significant increase in local market on Wednesday amid rising global rates. The price of per…