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Gold falls on oil-driven inflation fears; US-Iran developments in focus

Gold ​fell in choppy trade on Thursday as elevated oil prices fuelled fears of ‌inflation and prolonged high interest rates, while investors looked for clarity on stalled peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. Spot gold was down 0.7% at $4,705.09 per ounce, as of 0215 GMT. U.S. gold ​futures for June delivery fell 0.6% to $4,722.10. Brent crude oil prices remained above $100 a ​barrel after

Oil prices edge lower with no progress on US-Iran talks, Hormuz shipping still disrupted

Oil prices were marginally lower on Thursday after big gains in ‌the previous session amid the stalled peace talks between Iran and the United States, and as both nations maintained restrictions on the flow of trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell 15 cents to $101.76 a barrel, after settling above $100 ​for the first time in more than two weeks on Wednesday. West Texas In

Pakistan seeks three LNG cargoes for April, May

Pakistan LNG Limited, a government subsidiary that procures LNG from the international market, has issued a tender seeking liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes. According to the advertisement published by PLL on Thursday, the company is seeking bids from international suppliers for three LNG cargoes of around 140,000 cubic metres. PLL is seeking cargoes on a delivered-ex-ship (DES) basis to P

OGDCL revives gas production in Attock

Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced on Thursday that it had successfully revived gas production from Jand-1 well, located in Attock District, Punjab. The listed E&P disclosed the development via a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) today. “Jand-1 well is currently producing over 21 MMSCFD [million standard cubic feet per day] of gas through a 32/64” choke at well

Unidentified assailants target National Resources Limited site in Balochistan

Unidentified assailants attacked the Darigwan site of National Resources Limited (NRL) in Balochistan on Tuesday evening, prompting a swift response from security forces who have since secured the area and launched a clearance operation. “At approximately 17:45 hours on 22 April 2026, the National Resources Limited Darigwan Area site was attacked by unidentified miscreants,” the company said in