Maersk Increases Emergency Surcharge on Pakistan–West Africa Shipping Routes from April 2026
Global shipping leader A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced a rise in its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) for shipments originating…
Category: Economy
Pakistan-Bound Oil Tanker Successfully Passes Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Regional Tensions
An oil tanker carrying crude oil to Pakistan has successfully passed through the strategic Strait of Hormuz and is now…
PIA Losses Reach Rs. 500 Billion as Government Pushes Privatization Plan
Pakistan’s national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines, has accumulated losses of nearly Rs. 500 billion between 2015 and 2023, according…
Punjab Launches Climate Leadership Development Internship Program for Young Graduates
The Government of Punjab, Pakistan has introduced the Chief Minister Punjab Climate Leadership Development Internship Program, offering young graduates an…
Global Diesel Prices Cross $140 Per Barrel, Highest Level Since 2022 Energy Crisis
International diesel prices have surged past $140 per barrel, reaching levels not seen since the global energy shock triggered by…
Bitcoin Surges to Highest Level Since US-Israel Conflict with Iran
Bitcoin climbed sharply on Friday, reaching nearly a two-week high amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The cryptocurrency…
Hunza Serena Hotel Featured on TIME’s “World’s Greatest Places of 2026” List
Hunza Serena Hotel in Hunza has been recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the “World’s Greatest Places of 2026,”…
IPL-Linked Franchise Sunrisers Leeds Signs Pakistani Spinner Abrar Ahmed for £190,000 in The Hundred
Pakistani leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed has made headlines after being signed by Sunrisers Leeds, an IPL-owned franchise, at The Hundred auction…
Middle East Conflict Could Push Pakistan’s Inflation to 17% and Widen Trade Deficit: PIDE Report
Escalating tensions in the Middle East could trigger serious economic challenges for Pakistan, particularly if the conflict disrupts global oil…
Pakistan Nears IMF Agreement to Revise FBR Tax Collection Target for FY26
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund are reportedly close to finalizing a revised tax collection target for the current fiscal…
Senate Questions Security of Foreign Software Used in Islamabad Safe City Surveillance System
The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication has raised serious concerns about the use of foreign software in…
Global Oil Prices Plunge After Trump Signals Possible De-Escalation in Middle East Conflict
International oil prices witnessed a sharp decline after Donald Trump hinted at a possible “conditional de-escalation” from the ongoing conflict…
Pakistani Rupee Strengthens Against US Dollar Amid Global Turbulence
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) continued its upward momentum, closing in green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 115th consecutive…
Work Begins on Slip Road Project at Faizabad Interchange in Rawalpindi
Authorities in Rawalpindi have initiated construction work on a new slip road at the Faizabad Interchange, a move aimed at…
Pakistan Railways Announces Train Fare Increase After Diesel Price Hike
Pakistan Railways has announced an increase in train fares across multiple passenger classes and freight services, with the revised rates…
Punjab Mandates Underground Electrical Installations in New Housing Societies
The Government of Punjab has introduced new infrastructure regulations requiring all upcoming housing societies in Lahore to install underground electricity…
Pakistan Bank Deposits Rise 18.2% to Rs. 36.6 Trillion Despite Weak Lending Growth
Pakistan’s banking sector recorded steady financial growth as total deposits increased by 18.2 percent year-on-year, reaching Rs. 36.6 trillion in…
Petrol Dealers Warn Pumps May Shut Down if Fuel Supply Crisis Continues
Petrol pump closures could begin within days if fuel deliveries are not restored, according to the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association…
