BUSINESS
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Finance ministry says Pakistan has ‘largely secured’ petrol cargoes for March and April
The Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices was informed on Tuesday that the country has largely secured petrol cargoes for March…
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IMF blocks move to control SOE chiefs
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) did not accept a request to empower the government to appoint heads of the state-owned…
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Stocks rise, oil retreats on Mideast ceasefire reports
Stocks rose and oil fell on Wednesday on reports the United States is seeking a month-long ceasefire in its war on Iran…
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Govt proposes optional multi-tariff system for industries
The government is considering introducing an optional multi-tariff Time-of-Use (ToU) mechanism for industrial consumers to improve efficiency and rationalise electricity…
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PSX rallies over 3,400 points amid strong buying
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued to trade on a strong positive note on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index…
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Global economy under ‘major threat’ from Strait of Hormuz crisis: IEA chief
The global economy is under “major threat” from the energy crisis caused by the Middle East war and “no country will be…
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FinMin Aurangzeb says targeted relief package for deserving segments on cards
Finance Minister Aurangzeb said on Sunday that a targeted relief package was being prepared for deserving segments of society to…
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Gold, silver prices drop sharply in global, local markets
The downward trend in gold and silver prices in both global and local markets has continued even after Eidul Fitr,…
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PM Shehbaz bans high-octane fuel in govt vehicles as levy jumps to Rs305
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has banned the use of high-octane fuel in all government vehicles, with the decision taking effect…
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Oil prices plunge 8% on US-Iran talks to resolve hostilities in the Middle East
Oil prices dropped about 8% on Monday after United States President Donald Trump said he would postpone any military strikes against…
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