34 h. ago Oil prices hold steady amid strong US jobs data and tariff uncertainty

Oil prices remained largely unchanged on Friday as fresh U.S. employment data supported expectations that the Federal Reserve may hold interest rates steady. Meanwhile, uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariff announcements kept investors cautious. Brent crude futures edged up by just 1 cent, trading at $68.81 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) […]

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3 d. ago Per Tola Gold Prices dip to Rs356,200 in Pakistan; Check New Rates

KARACHI – Per Tola Gold rate in Pakistan on July 2, 2025, stands at Rs356,200 as prices moved down after

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3 d. ago Oil prices remain flat as OPEC+ supply boost, dollar weakness balance outlook

Oil prices remained mostly flat on Wednesday as traders weighed rising supply expectations from OPEC+ against a weakening U.S. dollar and mixed economic indicators. Market sentiment remains cautious amid global demand uncertainty. Brent crude edged up just 2 cents to $67.13 a barrel by 0345 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) slipped 1 cent […]

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3 d. ago New tax rate for used imported cars of up to 1500cc from July 2025

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has slashed duty/tax on used imported cars from July 2025 as the budget for new

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4 d. ago No name change for Jinnah institute of cardiology, says Maryam Aurangzeb

Senior Punjab Minister Mariam Aurangzeb has strongly denied rumors about changing the name of the Jinnah Institute of Cardiology in Lahore. She clarified that no proposal is under consideration to rename the institute after Maryam Nawaz. The Punjab government has officially allocated funds for the hospital under its original name in the 2025-26 development budget, […]

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4 d. ago Gold, Silver Prices soar on first day of New Fiscal Year in Pakistan; Check latest rates here

ISLAMABAD – Gold prices in Pakistan saw a big jump on the first day of new fiscal year, showing gains

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4 d. ago New fiscal year brings heavy taxes, online business rules, and fuel levy hike

As the new fiscal year begins on July 1, Pakistan has officially enforced the 2025-26 budget after receiving presidential approval from Asif Ali Zardari. The budget introduces strict tax measures and financial changes that are expected to affect individuals and businesses across the country. The government has imposed Rs 389 billion in enforcement actions and […]

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4 d. ago Fuel prices hiked in UAE for july, petrol and diesel become costlier

The United Arab Emirates has announced new fuel prices for July, increasing the cost of both petrol and diesel. The Fuel Price Committee confirmed that the new rates have taken effect from July 1, 2025. This monthly revision reflects global oil trends and aims to adjust domestic prices accordingly. According to Geo News, the price […]

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4 d. ago Big Increase in Petrol Prices Announced for July 2025; Check New Rates

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani government announced big incease in petrol and diesel prices for first half of July, as price of

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4 d. ago Petrol price increased by Rs8.36 per litre for next fortnight

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday announced an increase in the petrol price by Rs8.36 per litre for the next fortnight starting July 1. Earlier, on June 16, 2025, petrol became Rs4.80 more expensive per litre, while high-speed diesel went up by Rs7.95 per litre. International oil prices edged down on Monday as investors weighed […]

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5 d. ago Big cut in LPG Rates in Pakistan ahead of July Petrol Price Review

ISLAMABAD – Relief for masses as Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) announced drop in price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas

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5 d. ago New solar panel prices in Pakistan after 10% tax from July 2025

ISLAMABAD – Proposals made by the federal government in budget for next fiscal year 2025-26, including imposition of 10 percent

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7 d. ago Gold wraps up week with Rs1,600 drop in Pakistan; Check New Rates

KARACHI – Gold prices in Pakistan saw another decline on last working day of the week, as price of gold

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7 d. ago Fuel prices likely to increase from july 1 in Pakistan amid global oil volatility

KARACHI – Fuel prices in Pakistan are expected to rise from July 1 due to surging global oil rates, although the hike may be softened if the government lowers petroleum levies temporarily. According to Arif Habib Limited (AHL), international diesel prices jumped 10.3% to $87.18 per barrel in the second half of June, while petrol […]

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8 d. ago Sui Gas Bills to go up from July 2025 as govt revises fixed charges; Check New Rates here

ISLAMABAD – Millions in Pakistan are struggling to afford Sui Gas due to repeated price hikes in recent years as

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8 d. ago Per Tola Gold Price tumbles by Rs5000 in Pakistan; Check Updated Rates List

KARACHI – Gold prices in Pakistan advanced on Friday, as price per tola moved down by Rs5,000 to Rs351,000 amid persistent

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8 d. ago PM Shehbaz calls 2025–26 budget a people’s budget, urges unity for growth

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the federal budget 2025–26 reflects the aspirations of the people and is a product of collaboration and national interest. He made these remarks in a meeting with senators and MNAs, a day after the National Assembly passed the Rs17.6 trillion budget with strong support from coalition […]

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8 d. ago PM lauds economic team for balanced budget, highlights Pakistan’s role in Iran

PM Shehbaz welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Iran, terming it a crucial step in avoiding further escalation and loss Directs the authorities concerned to ensure strict law and order during processions and majalis across the country ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif lauded the entire economic team, particularly Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, for their hard […]

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9 d. ago PPP resists ‘draconian powers’ for tax authorities amid budget approval tensions

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has refused to support the government’s proposal to grant the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) arrest powers in tax fraud cases, a move which has intensified negotiations between the ruling coalition partners ahead of the budget’s approval by the National Assembly. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar reached out to […]

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9 d. ago Punjab assembly passes Rs5,300 billion budget for fiscal year 2025–26

LAHORE, June 26, 2025 — The Punjab Assembly on Thursday approved the Punjab Finance Bill 2025–26 by a majority vote, passing the province’s annual budget with a total volume of Rs5,300 billion for the upcoming fiscal year. The approved budget includes Rs4,329 billion in demands for grants, covering a wide range of sectors including health, […]

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