Oil prices touch $64 a barrel, as North Sea pipeline issues continue
NEW YORK: Oil edged up toward $64 a barrel on Tuesday, helped by a North Sea pipeline outage, OPEC-led supply cuts and...
Dar reiterates government’s determination to resolve energy issue
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Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Monday, while chairing a high level meeting regarding energy-related matters, reiterated the government’s determination to resolve...
Branchless banking transactions saw increase in Jan-March quarter: SBP report
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday released statistics detailing the rise of branchless banking accounts in the country by...
Oil prices fall sharply as top producers hold key talks
Oil prices fell sharply Friday as top producers attempted to finalise a crucial agreement on output cuts in a bid to counter...
Asians stock markets slip after record highs on Wall Street
Tokyo: Asian shares wavered on Tuesday, bolstered by record highs on Wall Street but hobbled by uncertainty as traders waited on a...
FPCCI asks government to pay heed towards textile sector
KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Wednesday said that the ailing textile sector needs immediate attention...
Oil prices fall as US dollar strengthens
SINGAPORE:Â Oil prices dipped on Friday as the U.S. dollar strengthened, although OPEC-led supply cuts are seen supporting markets going into next year.
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Asian shares rise after Wall Street hits new highs
Tokyo: Asian stocks rose Tuesday after Wall Street’s major indexes hit new highs as China prepared to open a key political meeting.
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Govt allows provinces the right to generate, transmit electricity
In return for greater control of the National Electric Power ReguÂlatory Authority under an amended Nepra law, the federal government has decided...
Oil prices claw up, but register first weekly decline in six weeks
NEW YORK: Oil rebounded more than 2 percent on Friday after falling for five straight session as a major U.S. crude pipeline...
Oil prices remain firm on back of weakening dollar
SINGAPORE: Oil prices held firm on Monday, supported by strong demand, a weak dollar and ongoing supply cuts lead by OPEC and...
FPCCI calls for steps to improve food and water security
Islamabad: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Wednesday called for improved food and water security.
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Global oil prices near 5-month highs on forecasts of rising demand
New York: Brent oil prices held near five-month highs on Friday, and were on track for the biggest weekly gain since late...
Rs75b allocated to provide relief to labourers, daily wagers: Hammad Â
Minister for Industries and Production Hammad Azhar has said that the government has allocated Rs 75 billion to provide relief to labourers...
PEW calls for promotion of agriculture and livestock sector
Islamabad: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) Tuesday stressed the need for promoting agriculture and livestock sectors to get rural communities out of...