Oil Jumps 7%, Stocks Slide as Iran-US Tensions Flare
Oil Soars, Equities Retreat in Volatile Session Global financial markets experienced sharp swings on Monday as geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States escalated….
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Pakistan Jets Escort Iranian Delegation Amid Israeli Threat Fears
In an unprecedented security move, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) deployed a fleet of advanced fighter jets to escort a high-level Iranian delegation home from…
Oil Prices Plunge as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz
Global oil markets slumped on Friday after Iran announced it would allow commercial shipping to resume through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, draining a major…
Pakistan’s Current Account Surplus Hits $1.07 Billion in March
Pakistan’s current account balance posted a significant surplus of $1.07 billion in March 2026, marking a third straight month of positive figures and providing a…
IMF Chief Praises Pakistan’s Economic Stability from Reforms
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has publicly commended Pakistan for its adherence to a $7 billion financial programme, stating that rigorous implementation…
PSX Soars Over 4,000 Points on US-Iran Talks Optimism
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a historic rally on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index skyrocketing by over 4,500 points. The surge, one of…
SFR Fined €10 Million for Misleading Red by SFR Advertisements
French telecommunications operator SFR has been ordered to pay a €10 million fine for misleading advertisements promoting its “Red by SFR” mobile plans. The Paris…
Oil Plunges as US-Iran Talks Persist Despite Blockade
Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday, defying escalating Middle East tensions, as financial markets priced in the potential for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United…
Pakistan Explores Funding Options, Strategic Fuel Reserve Amid Iran War
Pakistan is actively exploring a range of international funding options, from Eurobonds to commercial loans, while also considering the creation of a strategic petroleum reserve,…
Pakistan Stock Exchange Rebounds After Sharp Sell-Off
Market Rebounds Sharply The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a significant recovery in early trading on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbing as much…
Nepra Raises Power Tariff by Rs1.42 per Unit Nationwide
Nationwide Increase Hits Most Consumers The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has announced a significant increase in electricity tariffs, raising prices by Rs1.42 per…
UAE Loan Recall Pressures Pakistan’s Fragile External Position
Reserves Under Pressure as Key Debt Rollover Fails Pakistan’s external financing outlook has deteriorated sharply after it failed to secure a rollover of a $3…
Pakistan to Repay $4.8bn in External Debt, UAE Payment Part of Plan
Pakistan has arranged to repay $4.8 billion in external debt obligations by the end of June, with a significant portion directed to the United Arab…
PSX Plummets as Trump’s Iran Threats Rattle Markets
KSE-100 Index Plunges Over 3.5% Amid Geopolitical Tensions The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp decline on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index plummeting…
Pakistan Pledges Fuel Price Pass-Through to IMF Amid Inflation Surge
Structural Reforms and Subsidy Shift In a critical move to secure its economic program, Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) it will pass…
PSX Soars 4.55% on Hopes of Iran War Resolution
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a dramatic surge on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index closing sharply higher as investor sentiment was buoyed by…
Pakistan Seeks Provincial Funds for Targeted Fuel Subsidy
The federal government has formally requested provincial administrations to allocate Rs154 billion from their National Finance Commission (NFC) shares to finance a potential targeted fuel…
Kerosene Price Rises to Rs433.40, Petrol and Diesel Unchanged
Government Adjusts Fuel Prices Amid Global Market Volatility The federal government has announced a price increase for kerosene oil, raising it by Rs4.66 per litre….
ADB Launches Emergency Aid Package for Nations Hit by Mideast Conflict
Bank to Provide Fast-Disbursing Support Amid Energy and Supply Chain Crisis The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a major financial support package designed to…
Pakistan’s Economy at High Risk from Hormuz Strait Disruption
A new economic study has issued a stark warning that Pakistan’s economy is acutely vulnerable to any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical…