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Weakened WTO set for high-level meet under cloud of Mideast war
March 20, 2026
Weakened WTO set for high-level meet under cloud of Mideast war
A weakened World Trade Organization will gather ministers in Yaounde next week as it seeks a road to reform, amid…
US mulls lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
March 20, 2026
US mulls lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington might lift sanctions on Iranian oil that is already being shipped, as…
Crude oil price sinks after talk of sparing Iran energy sites
March 20, 2026
Crude oil price sinks after talk of sparing Iran energy sites
Crude prices fell more than two percent Friday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran was being “decimated” and…
IMF raises concern over global inflation, output over Iran war
March 20, 2026
IMF raises concern over global inflation, output over Iran war
WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund said it was monitoring the impacts of the war in Iran on global inflation and…
Iran attack ‘wipes out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity’ for up to five years
March 20, 2026
Iran attack ‘wipes out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity’ for up to five years
Iranian attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in…
Rs23bn subsidy keeps fuel prices steady
March 20, 2026
Rs23bn subsidy keeps fuel prices steady
The government has decided to protect consumers from a sharp increase in petroleum prices. It will absorb a surge of…
Pakistan secures $27M savings in CASA-1000 project negotiations
March 20, 2026
Pakistan secures $27M savings in CASA-1000 project negotiations
STOCKHOLM: Pakistan has achieved a significant economic success in the CASA-1000 project, securing savings of over $27 million. According to…
Gold prices drop by Rs8,100 per tola
March 20, 2026
Gold prices drop by Rs8,100 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan continued their downward trend on Friday, with both local and international markets showing declines. The…
PM orders digital wallets for Ramazan relief
March 19, 2026
PM orders digital wallets for Ramazan relief
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed that financial assistance under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) be disbursed through…
ADB launches 2026–2030 strategy to boost Pakistan’s sustainable growth
March 19, 2026
ADB launches 2026–2030 strategy to boost Pakistan’s sustainable growth
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has unveiled a comprehensive five-year strategy for Pakistan, aimed at fostering sustainable, inclusive, and resilient…