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IMF warns 10% oil price rise could push global inflation up 40 basis points

Supply cuts and Strait of Hormuz disruptions push crude to highest levels since 2022

Escalating tensions could disrupt energy markets, deepen economic instability

Without reform, licensing overhaul and long-term capital, export targets will remain aspirational

With reserves of 186b tonnes, Thar lignite provides hedge against price shocks

Structured cooperation, not decoupling, is key to global markets, supply chains and geopolitical stability

Lahore plant to launch sub-Rs1m electric car by June or July

Govt informs IMF about delay till year-end as reforms are yet to be implemented

Business leaders urge govt to cut fuel levies to absorb impact of rising global oil prices

Records historic crash on oil supply fears; investors cautious about IMF review

LSM grows 4.8%, remittances rise to $23.2b in first eight months

Province makes third-party motor insurance mandatory to enhance financial protection for road users

US imposed a new 10% blanket levy that could rise to 15%, generating new global uncertainty

Rs55/litre surge in petrol, diesel expected to push transport, food and production costs higher

Says prices tied to Platts averages, not old stocks, which often lead to losses

Govt to seek IMF approval as it considers cutting top salaried tax rate by 5%

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation cites threats by Iran for force majeure declaration

Price of gold per tola also rises by Rs6,100 in Pakistan

New terms aim to reduce tariffs, clear Rs235b dues to state-owned power producers

Envoy highlights Swedish companies' role in Reko Diq project, growing commercial presence

Joint working group reviews MoUs, explores alternative trade route through China, sectoral cooperation

Govt pursuing privatisation of distribution firms to ensure long-term sustainability

Rupee posts marginal gain while gold prices fall sharply despite rise in global bullion rates

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Weekly inflation edges up 0.37%, driven by chicken and fuel price surge

OECD highlights Pakistan's initiatives to modernise enforcement functions via advanced tech

KSE-100 slides below 158,000; investors turn cautious before monetary policy

Also okays NDMA summary seeking Rs3.63b for reimbursement of flood operations expenditures and overseas assistance

Geopolitical tensions weigh heavy as benchmark index settles at 157,496

Fund presses govt to cut allocation below Rs893b as circular debt targets widen

Price of gold per tola falls by Rs 3,400 in Pakistan

Total liquid forex hits $21.43b; bullion slides as ME war fuels inflation fears

Four additional projects costing Rs108.16b referred to ECNEC for approval

Will provide terminals, also working to rescue 50,000 containers of importers, exporters

Believe Pakistan can earn billions of dollars in current situation

Industry pushes for cut from 25% in next policy cycle

Gallup analysis finds bank deposits surged but reserves showed notable volatility

Directs OMCs to ensure uninterrupted petroleum supply to retail outlets

KSE-100 surges 3.5% amid relative geopolitical calm, Saudi energy assurance

Targets sectors like mining and minerals, advanced tech, industrial development

Iran says it hit an oil tanker in the Gulf with a missile, setting the vessel on fire; incident yet to be confirmed

Advises public not to pay attention to rumours as petroleum supply situation in country remains stable

KSE-100 jumps 3.5% to 161,211 amid renewed investor confidence

Governor says UAE shifted $2b rollover to monthly basis instead of annual; IMF informed

Assures Pakistan of meeting energy needs; govt mulls shifting to weekly fuel price revisions

High yields, oil prices cited as risks to rate cut expectations; gold down Rs10,000/tola

Govt weighs freight subsidies as Iran transit disruptions, Afghan border closure hit trade

Israeli, US forces continue attacking Iran, prompting retaliation around the Gulf as the conflict spread to Lebanon

As early sowing is about to begin, seed tax continues to haunt farmers

Declares force majeure as sources say will take weeks to restart