Oil surges 9% as Iran conflict disrupts Middle Eastern flows

[ Brent hits $82 a barrel as tankers anchor outside Strait of Hormuz, US petrol prices may top $3 ahead of midterms OCAC urged the Special Investment Facilitation Council to intervene and recommend the withdrawal of petroleum and climate support levies on furnace oil, which would help restore policy consistency and support critical sectors. PHOTO: … Read more

Pakistanis stream home from Iran as conflict forces evacuation

Students, pilgrims, traders cross Taftan and Gwadar borders as instability deepens following US-Israeli strikes QUETTA: Pakistani students, pilgrims, tourists and traders are returning from Iran through the Taftan and Gwadar border crossings in Balochistan as tensions in Iran intensify following attacks by the United States and Israel. The repatriation process has been initiated to ensure … Read more