Year: 2026
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WORLD
Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia starting Saturday, saying he hoped it could lead…
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WORLD
US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
The US and Iran appeared no closer on Saturday to finding an end to the US-Israeli-imposed war after the two…
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PAKISTAN
Weekly inflation surges 15.16% YoY
The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), which monitors weekly inflation, has been on a sharp upward trajectory for many weeks, largely…
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BUSINESS
Investors book gains amid US-Iran tensions
Pakistan’s stocks on Friday came under pressure as renewed geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran near the Strait of…
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BUSINESS
Payment delays squeeze processors
Small dyeing and bleaching companies working within Pakistan’s textile supply chain are facing increasing financial stress as delayed payments from…
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BUSINESS
Govt set to scrap tax on oil machinery imports
The government has finally come into action to secure an investment of $6 billion in the oil refining sector as…
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BUSINESS
IMF flags ZTBL privatisation risks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has flagged that Pakistan’s decision to privatise Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) could raise issues…
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PAKISTAN
Australia sanctions BLA, affiliates
The Australian government on Friday imposed counterterrorism financing sanctions on the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its senior leaders…
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PAKISTAN
LHC allows women to become lumberdars
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has set aside the Punjab government’s executive orders and ruled that women are entitled to…
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PAKISTAN
IMF approves $1.2b lifeline with new strings attached
The International Monetary Fund’s executive board on Friday approved $1.2 billion loan tranches after Pakistan accepted a dozen new conditions…
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