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Pakistan considers China route to boost potato exports
March 5, 2026
Pakistan considers China route to boost potato exports
The government of Pakistan is exploring a new route through China to export potatoes to Central Asian countries. This step…
OGDCL announces major oil and gas discovery in Kohat
March 5, 2026
OGDCL announces major oil and gas discovery in Kohat
Pakistan’s state-owned energy giant, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), has reported a significant discovery of oil and gas…
Pakistan industry warns Iran conflict could worsen balance of payments amid trade disruption
March 5, 2026
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
March 5, 2026
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
March 5, 2026
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
March 5, 2026
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
March 5, 2026
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
March 4, 2026
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
March 4, 2026
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
March 4, 2026
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…