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Pakistan cancels 45 LNG cargoes from Qatar and Italy until 2027

Pakistan cancels 45 LNG cargoes from Qatar and Italy until 2027
Weekly inflation dips by 0.64pc as prices of some essentials drop

Weekly inflation dips by 0.64pc as prices of some essentials drop

Pakistan signs three key agreements with Asian Development Bank to boost infrastructure projects

Pakistan signs three key agreements with Asian Development Bank to boost infrastructure projects

Bullish trend continues as PSX surges over 800 points

Bullish trend continues as PSX surges over 800 points

After days of decline, gold prices jump again by thousands of rupees

After days of decline, gold prices jump again by thousands of rupees

All 41 sugar mills start crushing in Punjab as retail sugar price climbs to Rs179 per Kg

All 41 sugar mills start crushing in Punjab as retail sugar price climbs to Rs179 per Kg

Gold prices in Pakistan surge sharply after three-day decline

Gold prices in Pakistan surge sharply after three-day decline

PSX extends gains as Saudi Arabia rolls over $3bn deposit for another year

PSX extends gains as Saudi Arabia rolls over $3bn deposit for another year

WTI heads for weekly gains as Fed hopes boost market

WTI heads for weekly gains as Fed hopes boost market

Dollar hovers near five-week low on Fed rate cut bets

Dollar hovers near five-week low on Fed rate cut bets

Pakistan eyes resuming Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train service this year

Pakistan eyes resuming Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train service this year

Govt plans to invite investors for privatisation of DISCOS in Jan: official

Govt plans to invite investors for privatisation of DISCOS in Jan: official

Govt committed to resolving power crisis in GB and Gwadar: minister

Govt committed to resolving power crisis in GB and Gwadar: minister

Wall Street hangs near its all-time high as calm continues to hold

Wall Street hangs near its all-time high as calm continues to hold

PM Shehbaz urges joint effort to boost Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan commerce

PM Shehbaz urges joint effort to boost Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan commerce

Pakistan's total debt surpasses Rs76,980 billion

Pakistan's total debt surpasses Rs76,980 billion

Pakistan reopens Afghan border for UN aid after 50 days, trade still on hold

Pakistan reopens Afghan border for UN aid after 50 days, trade still on hold

Mixed trend at PSX; benchmark index closes in positive zone

Mixed trend at PSX; benchmark index closes in positive zone

11th NFC: Key working groups formed, resource formula back on table

11th NFC: Key working groups formed, resource formula back on table

Gold prices in Pakistan slip for third consecutive day

Gold prices in Pakistan slip for third consecutive day

Saudi Arabia extends $3 billion deposit in Pakistan for another year

Saudi Arabia extends $3 billion deposit in Pakistan for another year

PSX experiences range-bound trading as investors assess economic developments

PSX experiences range-bound trading as investors assess economic developments

Oil prices firm after Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, stalled peace talks

Oil prices firm after Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, stalled peace talks

Dollar weak with rate-cut enthusiasm intact, euro at 7-week high

Dollar weak with rate-cut enthusiasm intact, euro at 7-week high

11th NFC award meeting today with IMF on board

11th NFC award meeting today with IMF on board

Pakistan's business confidence rises to 22pc, new investor survey shows

Pakistan's business confidence rises to 22pc, new investor survey shows

External debt growth halted; debt-to-GDP ratio falls to 26pc

External debt growth halted; debt-to-GDP ratio falls to 26pc

SMEDA launches certification program to help Pakistani SMEs compete globally

SMEDA launches certification program to help Pakistani SMEs compete globally

Pakistan Stock Exchange ends in red, investors lose millions

Pakistan Stock Exchange ends in red, investors lose millions

PM Shehbaz announces PIA bidding on Dec 23

PM Shehbaz announces PIA bidding on Dec 23

Dollar slips again in interbank market as downward trend continues

Dollar slips again in interbank market as downward trend continues

Heavy taxes on imported mobile phones spark debate in National Assembly

Heavy taxes on imported mobile phones spark debate in National Assembly

Behbood savings certificates profit rates for December 2025 announced

Behbood savings certificates profit rates for December 2025 announced