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Government to Pay Rs30 Billion Interest on PIA Debt
ISLAMABAD: (Finance Reporter) - The government has allocated Rs73 billion as a privatisation contingency, with around Rs30 billion earmarked to cover interest payments on legacy debt of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).…
UAE Suspends Trade With Iran After Ballistic Missiles Near Fujairah
UAE - (Special Correspondent/Web Desk) - The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade with Iran, halting every commercial and financial link between the two countries until further notice. The decision follows a tense night in which UAE…
Petrol Price Rises Rs3.34, Diesel Rs5.27 Per Litre for tomorrow
ISLAMABAD - (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) - The federal government has increased petrol and high-speed diesel prices for August 19, with petrol becoming costlier by Rs3.34 per litre and diesel by Rs5.27 per litre under the newly introduced…
PSX Gains 398 Points on Strong Sectoral Buying
KARACHI: (Finance Reporter) - The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed Monday’s trading session on a positive note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 397.83 points, or around 0.22%, to settle at 180,502.
The market remained…
White House Accuses China of Evading US Tariffs
WASHINGTON: (News Desk) - The White House has accused China of using complex international trade routes to bypass US tariffs, alleging that Chinese goods are being shipped to the United States through more than 40 countries,…
Construction Worker Finds €9 Million Treasure During Sewer Work
Brussels: (News Desk) - Construction workers in Belgium have uncovered a remarkable hoard of gold bars, rare coins and other valuables estimated to be worth around €9 million while carrying out routine sewer work.
The…
US-Pakistan Bilateral Trade Surpasses $8 Billion: Baker
ISLAMABAD: (Special Reporter) - US Chargé d’Affaires in Pakistan Natalie Baker has said bilateral trade between the United States and Pakistan exceeded $8 billion in 2025, highlighting opportunities to further strengthen…
Gold Prices Fall Rs500 Per Tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: (News Desk) - Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Saturday, with the rate of 24-karat gold falling by Rs500 per tola to Rs459,936, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association.
The price of 24-karat gold per…
Oil Prices Rise as Global Stocks Retreat Amid Uncertainty
NEW YORK: (News Desk) - Oil prices climbed while global stock markets mostly retreated on Friday as investors remained cautious amid uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict and the outlook for the US economy.
Oil…