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Govt Increases Fuel Prices Amid Global Surge
June 16, 2025
Govt Increases Fuel Prices Amid Global Surge
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a significant hike in petroleum prices for the next fortnight, with immediate effect from…
Gold Hits 1-Month High as Middle East Crisis Deepens
June 13, 2025
Gold Hits 1-Month High as Middle East Crisis Deepens
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices surged to a one-month high on Friday as investors flocked to safe-haven assets following Israel’s military strike…
Oil Surges Over 9pc After Israeli Strike on Iran
June 13, 2025
Oil Surges Over 9pc After Israeli Strike on Iran
ISLAMABAD: Oil prices soared more than nine percent on Friday after Israel launched a direct military strike on Iran, sending…
Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves Reach Highest Level Since 2022
June 13, 2025
Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves Reach Highest Level Since 2022
ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a weekly increase of $167 million in the country’s foreign exchange reserves.…
US-China Trade Deal Nears Completion, Trump Announces
June 12, 2025
US-China Trade Deal Nears Completion, Trump Announces
ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump declared the US-China trade deal “done,” following intense negotiations aimed at restoring a fragile trade…
Punjab Budget Presentation Rescheduled to June 16
June 12, 2025
Punjab Budget Presentation Rescheduled to June 16
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has postponed the presentation of its annual budget from June 13 to June 16 to allow…
Aurangzeb Defends Budget, Announces Major Tariff Cuts
June 12, 2025
Aurangzeb Defends Budget, Announces Major Tariff Cuts
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to structural reforms and responsible fiscal policy, defending the federal…
Aurangzeb Confirms Eurobond Payment, Unveils Panda Bond Plan
June 12, 2025
Aurangzeb Confirms Eurobond Payment, Unveils Panda Bond Plan
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed that Pakistan is fully prepared to repay the first $500 million installment of…
PSX Hits Record High as Investors Cheer Budget 2025-26
June 11, 2025
PSX Hits Record High as Investors Cheer Budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached a historic milestone on Wednesday, surging past the 124,000-point mark for the first…
Hot Beverages to Burn Bigger Hole in Pocket
June 11, 2025
Hot Beverages to Burn Bigger Hole in Pocket
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased customs duties on imported tea and coffee in the newly announced budget, sparking concern…