Business

Indian rupee falls to a record low amid an oil price shock.
May 12, 2026

The Indian rupee hit an all-time low on Tuesday, weighed by expectations of ‌prolonged high crude prices, persistent por...

Pakistan’s remittances declined by 8% in April.
May 12, 2026

Remittances sent home by overseas Pakistanis declined on a monthly basis in April amid ongoing tensions in the Middle Ea...

Former World Bank chief urges China to curb stockpiling of food and fertiliser
May 12, 2026

A former World Bank chief warns that China’s stockpiling of food and fertiliser could strain global supplies, drive up p...

Aramco CEO warns loss of 1 billion barrels could delay oil market recovery
May 11, 2026

DUBAI: The world has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil over the past two ​months and energy markets will take time to...

Oil prices surge after Trump rejects Iran’s war-ending proposal
May 11, 2026

Oil prices rise sharply after Donald Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to end the conflict, fueling concerns over supply dis...

China’s trade beats forecasts in April, supported by strong export growth despite disruptions linked to the Iran conflict.
May 09, 2026

BEIJING: Trade grew faster than expected last month for China, official data showed Saturday, withstanding pressure fro...

Transport fares increase across Pakistan following a hike in petrol prices.
May 09, 2026

The impact of the latest increase in petroleum product prices has started reaching the transport sector, with public and...

Oil prices surge amid renewed Donald Trump and Iran tensions, driven by fears of supply disruptions in global markets.
May 09, 2026

Oil prices rose about 1% on Friday ​after renewed fighting broke out between the US and Iran, threatening a shaky ceasef...

US employment figures surpass forecasts for the second consecutive month.
May 09, 2026

US employment data has exceeded expectations for the second straight month, signaling continued strength in the labor ma...

PM's Apna Ghar Scheme: Find out how to get a home loan of up to Rs10 million and check your eligibility.
Apr 29, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to officially announce a housing package under the Apna Ghar program today, offerin...

Good news for consumers: NEPRA has announced significant relief for solar power users.
Apr 29, 2026

NEPRA has announced major relief for solar consumers in Pakistan, offering significant benefits for net metering users a...

UK retail sales see their steepest decline in over 40 years
Apr 28, 2026

UK retailers reported the broadest year-on-year decline in sales in more than ​40 years as the Iran war raised household...

Sun Pharma to acquire US-based drugmaker Organon in an $11.75 billion deal
Apr 28, 2026

Sun Pharma Industries will buy ​US drugmaker Organon & Co, in an all-cash deal valued at about $11.75 billion including...

IMF board set to review Pakistan’s $1.2 billion tranche on May 8
Apr 28, 2026

Major progress has been made toward the approval of Pakistan’s next $1.2 billion tranche from the International Monetary...

BP Profits More Than Double as Iran War Drives Oil Prices Higher
Apr 28, 2026

BP reported a sharp rise in profits as escalating conflict involving Iran pushed global oil prices higher, boosting earn...

Pakistan Targets 5.1% GDP Growth and Rs15.5 Trillion Tax Revenue in Budget 2026–27
Apr 25, 2026

Work is underway on proposals for the federal budget for the new fiscal year 2026-27, with officials considering a 5.1%...


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Iraqi oil ‌production from its main southern oilfields has f...

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Government announces early salary, pension payments ahead of Eidul Fitr 2026
Mar 10, 2026

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