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Gulf stock markets fall as Iran conflict enters third week

Gulf stock markets moved lower in early trading on Sunday as the conflict involving Iran entered its third week, prompting cautious investor sentiment across…

Countries with the largest oil reserves in 2026: Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Iran top global list

Global energy data shows that a handful of nations continue to control most of the world’s proven crude resources, with Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and…

RLNG supply crunch hits Pakistan power sector amid Middle East tensions

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s power sector is facing a growing RLNG supply crunch as tensions in the Middle East disrupt liquefied natural gas availability, sharply reducing…

Pakistan can scale its recycling industry by adapting China’s model: Wealth Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (INP) — Pakistan can significantly scale up its recycling industry by adopting structured policy support, fiscal incentives, and formalisation measures inspired by China’s…

Pakistan launches new feeder shipping service from Karachi to UAE ports

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched a new feeder shipping service connecting Karachi Port with the United Arab Emirates, a move officials say will strengthen maritime…

Gold prices fall further in Pakistan on March 13 as global bullion declines

KARACHI, March 13: Gold and silver prices in Pakistan declined again on Friday, extending the downward trend in the local bullion market after a…

Pakistan can boost yields, cut 60% water losses by adopting China’s model: Wealth Pakistan

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan can raise agricultural productivity and reduce water wastage by adapting China’s high standard farmland model, experts say, but reforms must begin…

Investment in energy and agri-food sectors could expand Pakistan–Qatar trade

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12: Pakistan and Qatar have significant potential to expand bilateral trade through targeted investment in energy, agriculture, and value-added industries, while improving…

Gold prices drop Rs2,900 per tola in Pakistan as global bullion market declines

KARACHI — Gold and silver prices fell in Pakistan on Friday after a two-day gap, tracking a decline in the international bullion market that…

LUMS study outlines pathway for Pakistan to achieve near-zero carbon electricity by 2040

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12: A new technical study by the LUMS Energy Institute says Pakistan could transition to a largely fossil-free electricity system by 2040…

Gold price in Pakistan rises by Rs3,700 per tola on March 12 as global bullion gains

Gold prices in Pakistan increased again on March 12, with the rate of 24-karat gold rising by Rs3,700 per tola, reflecting continued gains in…

Kaspersky warns parents about risks of sharing children’s activities online

Islamabad: Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has cautioned parents about the potential privacy and safety risks associated with sharing photos and videos of their children on…

Pakistan auto sector generates over Rs302 billion annually in tax revenue: report

Islamabad: Pakistan’s automobile industry generates more than Rs302 billion annually in tax revenues for the government through a range of federal duties and levies…

Pakistan launches 5G spectrum auction as government pushes digital transformation

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan formally launched its 5G spectrum auction on Tuesday, a move the government says will improve digital connectivity, strengthen the telecom sector…

Gold price in Pakistan rebounds on March 10 after previous day’s sharp drop

Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on Tuesday, March 10, following a surge in international bullion rates, pushing domestic prices significantly higher after a…

Zong Leads the Era of Intelligent Connectivity for a Digital Pakistan

Islamabad, March 10, 2026: Zong, Pakistan’s pioneering technology service enterprise and a subsidiary of China Mobile, has taken a significant step toward digital transformation…