23+ hour, 47+ min ago  (245+ words) Summary Despite rising global oil prices, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has decided to maintain current petroleum rates, providing relief to the public amid economic and regional pressures. ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) " Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that petroleum product prices…...

23+ hour, 49+ min ago  (791+ words) Summary Consumer spending powers about two-thirds of the economy, which is why economists keep a close watch on trends in incomes and spending. "Stock indexes on Wall Street are losing ground in morning trading Friday, as the fallout from the…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (387+ words) Dollar eased as fears of a wider Middle East war cooled. Oil fell from Monday's spike, risk currencies steadied, and traders paused, watching if conflict and energy shocks will escalate further HONG KONG (Reuters) - The dollar lost some of its…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (115+ words) SBP to announce new policy rate today State Bank of Pakistan to announce new monetary policy today; survey shows 60% expect rates to hold, 24% foresee hike, 10% anticipate a reduction. Current rate 10.5% KARACHI (Dunya News) " The State Bank of Pakistan is set…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (394+ words) Pakistan fuel price hike may slow growth, push inflation higher, economists warn KARACHI (Web Desk) - Pakistan's economy is bound to bear the brunt of a recent hike in fuel prices by more than 20 percent, economists and industry leaders warned this…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (369+ words) Govt reviews energy situation as three petrol cargoes expected to arrive tomorrow KARACHI (Dunya News) - A high-level meeting was held in Karachi to review the country's energy supply situation and the impact of rising global oil prices amid escalating tensions…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (235+ words) PM Shehbaz directs austerity, savings strategy amid global economic pressure LAHORE (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed formulation of a strategy emphasizing austerity and savings in view of the current global economic pressures caused by the tensions…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (579+ words) Azma Bukhari defends recent increase in petroleum prices Punjab minister Azma Bukhari says petrol price hike was difficult but necessary due to global conditions, adding prices will fall once the situation improves while major development projects continue. LAHORE (Dunya News)…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (273+ words) PM Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan has adequate petrol reserves, orders strict action against hoarders and directs provinces to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply and monitoring system ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - A high-level meeting on petroleum products was held under the chairmanship of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (203+ words) Pakistan's trade deficit widens 8.4pc in February to $298.1 million Pakistan's trade deficit rose 8.4% in February to $298.1M as exports fell sharply, while eight-month deficit topped $25B amid mixed import trends ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan's trade deficit in February widened by 8.4 percent, reaching $298.1 million,…...