Airline license suspended, grounding all domestic and international flights until further notice

Ministerial team meets JAAC; Talks hindered by communication blackout; Protest leaders require time for consultation

Government allocates Rs3.5 billion subsidy to boost merchant adoption

Precious metal at new peak as dollar weakens, US shutdown looms; SBP raises Rs2.13tr

Historic textile giant scales back as rising costs, tax changes and regional competition force closure

Landline, cellular and private internet networks were also largely suspended

Internationally, safe-haven asset crosses $3,800/oz on geopolitical tensions; silver also at record high

Gold falls Rs1,000 despite global rally; FBR cracks down on jewellers for tax evasion

Gold prices drop Rs2,000 to Rs396,800/tola; PKR gains 0.01% to 281.41/$

Currency pauses after 33-day rally; gold stays firm at Rs398,800/tola