Australia, European Union agree sweeping new trade pact 8 years in the works
The European Union and Australia finalized a long-anticipated free-trade agreement on Tuesday, marking a significant step in economic and strategic…
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PSX rallies 1,200 points after Eid break
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s KSE-100 index rebounded strongly on Tuesday, rising by over 1,200 points following the Eidul Fitr holiday…
Rising Shipping and Air Cargo Surcharges Threaten Pakistani Exports
KARACHI — Pakistani exporters are facing mounting cost pressures as global shipping lines and air cargo operators impose new surcharges,…
ICMA Proposes New Digital, Property, and Green Levies for Pakistan’s 2026-27 Budget
ISLAMABAD — The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA) has proposed a range of new levies for…
Pakistan among 60 countries facing US forced labour investigations
The United States Trade Representative has launched investigations into alleged unfair trade practices in 60 economies, including Pakistan. The inquiry…
PM Shehbaz says prices of petroleum products not being increased despite uptick in global market
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided not to increase petroleum prices at this time, despite rising global oil prices, in…
Govt drops ‘fuel bomb’, hikes petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs55/litre
The government on Friday sharply increased diesel and petrol prices by Rs55 per litre or 20% — marking the first…
ECC revises power deals to save Rs163b
The government on Friday approved revised electricity purchase contracts with 15 power plants, which would save about Rs163 billion over…
How US-Iran tensions could shape world markets
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into…
UAE halts stock markets for two days after Iran strikes
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered its stock markets closed on Monday and Tuesday as the country reels from…