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…
Business Oil Prices Crude holds above one-week high as US-Iran talks lose momentum August 11, 2026 The Universe Oil prices held steady on Tuesday near their highest level in more than a week. Investors grew less hopeful about a US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the…
Business Electricity Relief Rs1.99 per unit cut set to expire, tariff hike likely August 10, 2026 The Universe Electricity relief for consumers across Pakistan, including Karachi, is set to end this month as the Rs1.99 per unit reduction under the quarterly adjustment expires. Jharkhand Students march on assembly…
Business Gold Surges in Pakistan as Global Rates Climb August 5, 2026 The Universe Gold Prices surged sharply in Pakistan on Wednesday as international bullion markets rallied amid optimism over possible negotiations between Iran and the United States. Black Sea Attacks Türkiye Condemns Drone…
Business PSX Update Pakistan Stock Exchange Posts Modest Gains as US-Iran Talks Remain in Focus August 4, 2026 The Universe PSX Update showed modest gains on Tuesday as investors remained cautious amid uncertainty surrounding negotiations to end the conflict between the United States and Iran. Black Sea Attack Drone Strike…
