Business Dollar rises as Middle East tensions lift oil prices and revive rate-hike bets September 2, 2026 The Universe The US dollar climbed to a two-week high on Wednesday as renewed hostilities in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, raising concerns over inflation and strengthening expectations of tighter…
Business Pakistan Stock Exchange KSE-100 rebounds after previous session losses September 1, 2026 The Universe The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recovered on Tuesday after posting losses in the previous trading session, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 412.79 points, or 0.23%, to reach 177,388.46 points.…
Business PSX KSE-100 falls more than 600 points as US-Iran tensions unsettle markets August 31, 2026 The Universe Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index opened sharply lower on Monday as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran increased geopolitical uncertainty and weighed on investor sentiment. The KSE-100 index dropped…
Business Karachi Petroleum Levy: JI warns of Rawalpindi, Islamabad sit-ins if Liaquat Bagh rally blocked August 30, 2026 The Universe Hafiz Naeemur Rehman says protests against fuel levy and rising prices have entered their 15th day, with a nationwide shutter-down strike planned for September 3.
Business IMF Review Mission expected in Pakistan next month to assess $7bn programme August 28, 2026 The Universe An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is expected to visit Pakistan next month to assess progress under the country’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF), with proposed reforms to the…
Business Petrol price rises by Rs3.81, diesel by Rs3.59 per litre August 22, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by more than Rs3 per litre, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division.
Business Oil prices: Strait of Hormuz tensions keep global energy markets on edge August 20, 2026 The Universe Brent and WTI moved higher for a fifth straight session as uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict continued to threaten energy supplies.
Business Gold prices 24-karat rate falls Rs3,700 per tola in Pakistan August 19, 2026 The Universe Gold prices fell again in Pakistan on Wednesday after remaining stable for two days, with the price of 24-karat gold dropping by Rs3,700 per tola to Rs458,236, according to the…
Business Petroleum Dealers: Government talks fail as strike threat remains August 13, 2026 The Universe Five-hour negotiations end without a breakthrough as dealers reject daily fuel price changes and prepare for a possible Saturday strike
Business Dollar Greenback edges higher as markets await US inflation data August 12, 2026 The Universe The dollar edged higher in Asian trading on Wednesday as renewed attacks on shipping routes in the Middle East added to market uncertainty ahead of key US inflation data. The…
