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US stocks gain despite renewed US-Iran conflict
Wall Street saw modest gains, with tech stocks driving market performance despite renewed hostilities between the US and Iran.
Grain and Soy Prices Mixed as USDA Report Awaited
Wheat steady to down, corn down 3-5 cents per bushel, soybeans mixed ahead of key USDA report.
Gulf stock markets decline amid US-Iran tensions
Most Gulf stock markets closed lower on Thursday as renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran dampened investor confidence.
PM Shehbaz Reaffirms Commitment to Eradicating Terrorism in Balochistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eradicating terrorism in Balochistan following recent attacks.
Pakistan Urgently Seeks LNG Cargo Amid Hormuz Attacks
Pakistan is urgently seeking liquefied natural gas amid disruptions in Qatar supplies due to renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz.
Salzgitter to Acquire HKM, Cut Jobs and Invest in Green Technology
German steelmaker Salzgitter plans to acquire joint venture HKM and cut around 2,000 jobs while investing in green technology.
Iran warns of ‘crushing response’ to US attacks on Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy warns of 'crushing response' to US strikes on strategic waterway, disrupting transit capacity.
Palestinian President Sets Legislative Elections for November 28
President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree setting legislative elections for November 28, marking the first such vote in two decades.
Sri Lankan Shares Continue Downward Trend
Sri Lankan shares continue their downward trend with the CSE All-Share index falling 0.60% on Thursday, marking the longest losing streak since…
Finance Minister Directs Boards of State-Owned Enterprises
The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises met to discuss governance principles and categorization of state-owned enterprises in Pakistan.
Bank Alfalah raises Rs20 billion in Pakistan’s largest TFC issuance
Bank Alfalah has successfully issued a AAA-rated Tier 2 Term Finance Certificate worth Rs20 billion, marking the largest TFC issuance in Pakistan's…
Finance Minister Visits SECP to Review Capital Market Reforms
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue reviews ongoing reforms with SECP; stock market sees record 48% rise in investors.
US to oversee Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese pilot zones
Lebanon demands full Israeli withdrawal before new round of negotiations, as US delegation arrives to monitor implementation.
Pakistan’s Remittances Hit Record High, Exports Surge to $568 Million
Workers' remittances hit $41.6 billion, while seafood exports surged to $568 million in FY2025–26, reflecting economic resilience.
Ghani Dairies Expands Operations with Three New State-of-the-Art Dairy Sheds
Ghani Dairies Limited has completed three state-of-the-art dairy farm sheds to enhance herd welfare and increase milk production capacity.
UN Secretary-General Praises Pakistan’s Peace Efforts in West Asia
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and UN Secretary-General António Guterres discuss Pakistan's role in resolving conflicts and promoting regional stability.
European shares rise on tech sector rebound; Middle East tensions simmer
Tech sector gains lead European stock market recovery; tensions between US and Iran remain a concern.
ADB Cuts Pakistan’s FY2027 Growth Forecast to 3.7% Amid Rising Inflation
The Asian Development Bank has revised Pakistan's FY2027 economic growth to 3.7% amid rising inflation.
Gold prices surge in Pakistan as international rates rise
Local gold per tola price rises Rs3,600 after international rates climb by $36.
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to UK Meets Finance Minister to Boost Economic Cooperation
High Commissioner Tipu Usman met with Federal Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to discuss trade, investment, and financial services cooperation between Pakistan