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Oil prices drop on prospect of Middle East ceasefire easing supply disruption
March 25, 2026
Oil prices drop on prospect of Middle East ceasefire easing supply disruption
TOKYO: Oil prices dropped more than 5% on Wednesday on the prospect of a possible ceasefire easing supply disruptions from…
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan signals 4.5-5% growth while expanding Pakistan partnership
March 24, 2026
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan signals 4.5-5% growth while expanding Pakistan partnership
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Wednesday underscored the significance of China’s newly unveiled Outline of the 15th…
Pakistan extends sugar import tax relief until February 2026
March 24, 2026
Pakistan extends sugar import tax relief until February 2026
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to extend the duty and tax exemption on sugar imports, pushing the deadline to February…
Australia and EU seal trade deal to cut reliance on China
March 24, 2026
Australia and EU seal trade deal to cut reliance on China
Australia and the European Union have signed a long-awaited trade deal on Tuesday, a partnership eight years in the making…
Gold price records hefty rise in Pakistan
March 24, 2026
Gold price records hefty rise in Pakistan
The per-tola price of 24-karat gold increased by Rs16,300 on Tuesday and was sold at Rs464,062 against its sale at…
Ogra introduces digital track system to monitor oil supply chain
March 24, 2026
Ogra introduces digital track system to monitor oil supply chain
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has introduced a digital track and trace system to improve transparency and oversight…
Petrol pumps closure averted as dealers announce consultation plan
March 24, 2026
Petrol pumps closure averted as dealers announce consultation plan
Petroleum dealers have stepped back from their earlier announcement to shut down fuel pumps across the country from March 26,…
PSX advances as easing Middle East war fears boost sentiment
March 24, 2026
PSX advances as easing Middle East war fears boost sentiment
The equity market rose on Tuesday as hopes of easing Middle East tensions lifted sentiment, while reports that Pakistan may…
Foreign investment in Pakistan increases, says adviser to FinMin
March 24, 2026
Foreign investment in Pakistan increases, says adviser to FinMin
ISLAMABAD: Rise in foreign investment in Pakistan is a proof that investors’ confidence is boosting, said Adviser to the Finance…
Oil rises as markets assess supply risk after Iran denies US talks
March 24, 2026
Oil rises as markets assess supply risk after Iran denies US talks
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Tuesday on supply fear, as Iran denied it had talks with the United States to…