[ A hydrocarbon facility in Qatar. PHOTO: oilandgasmiddleeast.com KARACHI: Pakistan’s hard-won respite from chronic inflation, despite internal political disorder, appears to be slipping as an external global oil price shock, triggered by the ongoing Israel-US aggression towards Iran, begins to transmit into the domestic economy, prompting analysts to warn of a return to double-digit inflation … Read more

[ LAHORE: Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) Chairman Farid Ahmad Tarar has said that fair competition is the foundation of a strong economy and sustainable economic growth can only be achieved through transparency, equal market opportunities and strict compliance with laws. He said that cartelisation, deceptive marketing practices and abuse of dominant market position harm … Read more

At least 704 people killed, over 1,900 injured by Israeli fire since ceasefire, according to ministry A Palestinian child stands in the trunk of a damaged car near a cemetery during Eid al-Fitr, in Gaza City, March 20, 2026. REUTERS The Palestinian death toll in Gaza from Israel’s deadly war since October 2023 has reached … Read more

HBO has confirmed that work on the second season of its highly anticipated Harry Potter series is already underway. Casey Bloys, the network’s chief, told that the series team is actively writing season two to ensure there is no lengthy pause between installments. “Our goal is to not have a huge gap, you know, especially … Read more

[ FPCCI warns 30% of businesses may shut under proposed plan, urges long-term policy clarity Pakistan’s ambassador said that the event would prove to be helpful in building synergies between Pakistani and Turkish technology sectors, the academia and businesses. PHOTO: FILE LAHORE: Business leaders have opposed any move to impose a lockdown without prior consultation … Read more

[ ISLAMABAD: Kuwait has agreed to use Pakistani ships for diesel and jet fuel supply after Iran assured Pakistan of safe passage for 20 oil cargoes. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), through an agreement with Pakistan State Oil, regularly ships oil to Pakistan. However, shipments came to a halt after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz … Read more

[ KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan extended their upward trajectory on Monday, tracking gains in the international market where bullion rose for a second consecutive session amid renewed safe-haven demand linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In the domestic market, the price of gold per tola surged by Rs3,900 to settle at … Read more