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Pakistan launches urgent LNG tender

[ Strait of Hormuz tensions force spot market purchase; delivery scheduled between Tuesday-Saturday ISTANBUL/ KARACHI: Pakistan has launched an urgent tender to buy a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for delivery this week, as renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt energy flows through one of the world’s most important shipping routes. The state-owned … Read more

PSX dips 1,156 points as early rally fizzles out

[ KARACHI: Trading remained subdued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday as investors were wary of building fresh positions amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty and mixed global market cues. By the close of trading, the KSE-100 index lost more than 1,150 points. Keeping in view the choppy Asian markets, where optimism over artificial intelligence-driven … Read more

SECP approves 10 IPOs in first half of 2026

[ ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved ten Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) for listing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) during the first half of 2026, according to a statement issued on Monday. Nine companies have already completed their IPOs, raising more than Rs20 billion through public offerings. Book building … Read more

Spain has not barred people from setting air conditioners below 27°C amid heatwave

Viral screenshot is from 2022, when decision was taken to conserve energy amid Russia-Ukraine war A sweltering heatwave has hit Europe, pushing temperatures to record highs in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and Poland. Among the countries worst-hit are France and Spain, where scores of people have died due to intense heat. The UN’s climate … Read more

Oil production begins at Bobi Deep-1 in Sanghar

[ . ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has commenced oil production from its Bobi Deep-1 well in Sanghar district, producing 2,000 barrels of oil per day from the Massive Sand of the Lower Goru Formation. The company had announced the discovery on June 3, 2026. OGDC completed the laying of a 1.5-kilometre … Read more

New era as PIA passes into private hands

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Monday marked a historic milestone in its aviation journey as the national flag carrier officially transitioned to the new management under the PIA Equity Ltd, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of the Arif Habib Consortium. This takeover is the culmination of a rigorous privatisation process designed to breathe … Read more