Pakistan’s seafood exports have witnessed an increase of 74.75 percent in quantity and 74.40 percent in value during the first quarter (July to September) of the current fiscal year (FY) 2026-27, according to seafood export data shared by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs on Monday. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said that Pakistan’s fish and seafood exports
Gold eased on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer US dollar and rising Treasury yields, though losses were limited by easing expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike this month. Spot gold slipped 0.3% to $4,128.69 per ounce by 0155 GMT. US gold futures were little changed at $4,156.00. The dollar held firm, making greenback-denominated commodities more expensive for holders of oth
Oil prices fell on Tuesday as resilient Middle Eastern crude exports and a G7 emergency stockpile release eased supply concerns, though lingering security risks in the region capped further losses. Brent crude futures were down 83 cents, or 0.8%, at $99.49 a barrel at around 0650 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1, or 1.1%, to $88.43 a barrel.
The KSE-100 index fell 2,610 points, or 1.5%, during the outgoing week at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as geopolitical uncertainty, elevated oil prices and the lack of progress on US-Iran negotiations kept investors cautious. The benchmark index remained under pressure throughout the week, slipping below the key 170,000 level amid subdued participation. Average daily traded volume declined
The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam) has formally approached Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, seeking an urgent meeting to present the industry's concerns and constructive proposals regarding the draft Auto & Auto Parts Policy 2026-2031. In its communication, Paapam acknowledged the prime minister's directive under which a high-level committee