Business Oil Imports Pakistan’s Petroleum Bill Surpasses IMF Forecast in FY2025-26 July 20, 2026 The Universe Oil Imports pushed Pakistan’s annual petroleum import bill above the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) forecast in fiscal year 2025-26 as rising global crude prices increased the country’s energy costs. England…
Business Punjab Industrial Policy Government Unveils New Incentives to Boost Investment and Manufacturing July 19, 2026 The Universe The Punjab Industrial Policy received a major boost on Saturday as the provincial government announced new incentives for investors, including tax exemptions, faster approvals and attractive lease terms to encourage…
Business SBP Bank Lending Consumer, Housing and Private Sector Credit Post Strong Growth July 18, 2026 The Universe SBP bank lending continued to expand in June 2026 as consumer financing, housing loans, auto financing and private sector credit posted strong year-on-year growth, according to the latest data released…
Business Gold Prices Rise as International and Pakistan Markets Rebound July 15, 2026 The Universe Gold prices rebounded on Wednesday in both international and Pakistan’s domestic bullion markets, ending a two-day losing streak. The recovery followed a rise in global gold rates, which lifted local…
Business Oil prices Crude jumps as US-Iran strikes fuel Strait of Hormuz tensions July 13, 2026 The Universe Oil prices rose sharply on Sunday evening after the United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes, raising concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for…
Business Petrol prices Government raises petrol, diesel rates by over Rs13 per litre July 11, 2026 The Universe The federal government on Friday increased petrol prices by Rs13.18 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices by Rs13.80 per litre, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division.…
Business PSX KSE-100 Index jumps more than 1,800 points in early trade July 10, 2026 The Universe The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened sharply higher on Friday as strong buying interest lifted the benchmark KSE-100 Index by more than 1,800 points during early trading. US-Iran conflict Fresh…
Business Oil prices Government to pass global price cuts on to consumers, says Ali Pervaiz Malik July 8, 2026 The Universe Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Tuesday that the government will pass the full benefit of lower global oil prices on to consumers. Hormuz Tankers hit in…
Business Finance Ministry unveils fund release strategy for 2026-27 July 7, 2026 The Universe The Ministry of Finance has announced its budget fund release strategy for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The policy introduces a quarterly system for development and current expenditure. BrahMos India to…
Business Pakistan Textile Exports June shipments fall 22.6% despite modest annual growth July 4, 2026 The Universe Pakistan’s textile exports fell sharply in June 2026, dropping 22.63% from the previous month, according to official data. Venezuela Earthquake Death toll rises to 2,645 as rescue efforts continue Exports…
