Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Surpasses $4bn in April 2026, Highest in Nearly Four Years
Pakistan’s trade deficit exceeded $4 billion in April 2026, marking its highest level in 46 months, largely due to a...
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Oil prices jump 5% as Iran attacks UAE, vessels in Strait of Hormuz
NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed roughly 5% on Monday after Iran escalated attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates and vessels...
PIA Set for Full Privatisation as Management Control May Shift by May 25
A consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation has formally informed the Privatisation Commission of its plan to purchase the remaining...
TCS Air Launches Its First Dedicated Cargo Aircraft by Acquiring Boeing 737 Freighter
Islamabad: A shining new B737 freighter aircraft in bold red and white livery arrived today to an enthusiastic welcome at...
FTO Uncovers Major Cyber Intrusion in Tax System, Flags Fraudulent Credit Claims
The Federal Tax Ombudsman has revealed a serious case of alleged cyber intrusion into Pakistan’s tax system, involving the незаконное...
Asian Tech Stocks Gain as Oil Surge and Hawkish Central Banks Weigh on Bonds
Technology shares across Asia advanced on Thursday, supported by strong earnings in the artificial intelligence sector, while a sharp rise...
Dalian Iron Ore Extends Gains on Strong China Factory Data
Iron ore futures in China rose for a second consecutive session on Thursday, supported by stronger-than-expected factory activity data that...
Dollar Steady After Fed’s Hawkish Signal; Yen Weakens Beyond 160
The US dollar remained close to a two-week high on Thursday after policymakers at the Federal Reserve adopted a more...
Brent Surges to Four-Year High Amid Fears of Escalating US-Iran Conflict
Global oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday, with Brent crude reaching a fresh four-year high as concerns grew that tensions...
No Peak-Hour Load Shedding as Power Generation Improves, Says Power Division
The Power Division announced on Thursday that there was no load management during peak hours on the night of April...
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