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Saudi
Houthis Attack Saudi Cities, Oil Facilities Second Day; Regional Tensions Escalate

Houthi rebels attacked Saudi cities and oil installations for a second day with missiles and drones, escalating regional conflict and raising fears of broader war.

04:38 AM PKT
USA
Canadian Oil Deepens US Gulf Coast Market Penetration

Canada's crude exports to the US, particularly the Gulf Coast, are expanding, with record volumes and significant market share.

04:18 AM PKT
🌍 World
Global Commodity Bull Market Enters 'Dangerous New Phase'

A broad-based commodity rally, including energy, agriculture, and metals, has entered a "dangerous new phase" with indices hitting multi-year and record highs.

03:07 AM PKT
USA
US Crude Stocks Fall, Oil Tops $100 Amid Tight Supply

US crude oil inventories fell by 300,000 barrels last week, pushing oil prices above $100 per barrel due to tightening supply.

02:06 AM PKT
USA Impact on Gold
US 10-Year Yields Hit 2023 Highs Amid Fed Hike Bets, Oil Surges Past $100

US 10-year Treasury yields reached 2023 highs on Wednesday, driven by disappointment over bond buybacks and rising Fed rate hike expectations as oil prices surged past $100.

01:27 AM PKT
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USA Impact on Gold
U.S. Eyes Venezuela Gold, Critical Minerals Wealth

The U.S. Administration is exploring measures to involve American companies in Venezuela's potentially vast gold and critical minerals sector.

01:06 AM PKT
Yesterday
🌍 World
Belarus Refineries Post Decade-High Profits Amid Russia Fuel Crisis

Belarusian oil refineries posted decade-high profits in 2026, supplying record gasoline and diesel volumes to Russia amid its refining crisis.

11:47 PM PKT
Pakistan
Govt Hikes Petrol by Rs3.40, Diesel by Rs6.72 Amid Global Oil Volatility

Pakistan's government has increased petrol price by Rs3.40 to Rs367.75/litre and diesel by Rs6.72 to Rs392.67/litre, effective September 10.

10:59 PM PKT
🌍 World
Uganda Nears Oil Exports, Launching New Crude Grade

Uganda is set to enter the oil export market with its new Pearl Sweet grade, targeting 230,000 b/d despite logistical challenges.

10:09 PM PKT
Pakistan
Lower Auto Import Duties Threaten Local Vendors, Jobs: Experts

Auto experts warn that reduced duties on imported vehicles (CBU) risk devastating Pakistan's local auto parts industry and 300,000 jobs.

09:38 PM PKT
Pakistan
Pak FM Reviews SME, Agri, Housing Financing Progress; Sets 2028 Targets

Pakistan's Finance Minister reviewed progress on SME, agriculture, and housing financing, setting ambitious targets for expansion by June 2028 to boost economic growth.

09:18 PM PKT
Pakistan Impact on Gold
Gold price per tola gains Rs 2,004 in Pakistan — 9 September 2026

24K gold is Rs 451,384 per tola (Rs 386,989 per 10 grams) as of 9:17 PM PKT on 9 September 2026.

09:17 PM PKT
UK
BoE Warns Iran War Could Push UK Inflation Above 4% Amid Energy Price Surge

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that the ongoing Iran conflict could further raise energy prices, pushing UK inflation above 4% next year and stoking global inflation fears.

09:07 PM PKT
🌍 World
ExxonMobil, ANPG Confirm 20th Oil Discovery in Angola's Block 15

ExxonMobil and partners announced a new oil discovery at the Vicango Este-01 well, marking the 20th find in Angola's deepwater Block 15.

08:43 PM PKT
🌍 World
Ukraine Drones Hit Russia's Key Black Sea Oil Port, Sparking Fire

Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's Novorossiysk oil terminal in the Black Sea, killing four and sparking a fire, raising geopolitical tensions and oil supply concerns.

07:34 PM PKT
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Pakistan
India's RBI Intervenes as Rupee Falls on Oil, Dollar Outflows

India's central bank likely stepped in to support the rupee, which was pressured by rising oil prices and dollar outflows, traders reported.

06:50 PM PKT
China
Sinopec: China Oil Demand to Drop 8.9% by 2026 Amid EV Adoption

China's Sinopec expects the nation's oil demand to fall 8.9% by 2026, driven by higher prices and rapid electric vehicle adoption.

06:39 PM PKT
🌍 World
Morgan Stanley: Oil Traders Shorten Futures Bets Amid War Uncertainty

Oil traders are focusing on shorter-dated futures contracts, within three to six months, due to heightened uncertainty and volatility from ongoing wars in Iran and Ukraine.

05:35 PM PKT
Pakistan
India's Central Bank Uses FX Swaps to Absorb Rupee Liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India is deploying dollar/rupee sell-buy swaps to manage surplus rupee liquidity from overseas deposits, impacting forward premiums.

04:31 PM PKT
🌍 World
Diesel Crunch to Worsen, Threatening Global Inflation Targets

Industry warns a worsening global diesel shortage due to refining capacity shortfalls will keep fuel prices high, raising goods costs and challenging central bank inflation goals.

04:30 PM PKT
India
India Refineries Max Out on Surging Diesel Demand, Tight Global Markets

Indian refineries are running at 105-108% capacity due to soaring diesel demand and tightening international fuel markets amid the Middle East crisis.

03:40 PM PKT
🌍 World
Iraq Pushes OPEC for Huge Oil Quota Hike, Seeks 6M BPD Baseline

Iraq has reportedly asked OPEC to set its future crude oil production quota baseline at 6 million barrels per day, significantly above its current 3.37 million bpd output.

02:39 PM PKT
Pakistan Impact on Gold
Gold Price Gains Rs800 Per Tola in Pakistan, Tracking International Rise

Pakistan's gold market saw prices increase by Rs800 per tola, reaching Rs462,936, mirroring an $8 gain in international bullion to $4,404 per ounce.

02:09 PM PKT
🌍 World
PM Shehbaz Urges Banks to Boost Lending for Farmers, SMEs, Housing

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed banks to increase lending to agriculture, SMEs, and housing sectors to stimulate economic growth and employment under the Access to Finance Plan 2026-28.

01:11 PM PKT
USA Impact on Gold
South African Rand Steady, Gold Firms Ahead of US Inflation Data

The South African rand held steady against a weak dollar, supported by firmer gold prices, as traders await key US inflation data.

12:31 PM PKT
USA Impact on Gold
China Yuan Firms on Exports, Inflation; Dollar Softens Ahead of US CPI

China's yuan rose to a 3.5-year high against a softer US dollar, driven by strong exports and inflation data, with traders eyeing upcoming US CPI for Fed cues.

12:00 PM PKT
Pakistan
Pakistan's Remittances Hit $3.7bn in August 2026, Up 16.5% YoY

Pakistan received $3.656 billion in overseas workers' remittances for August 2026, a 16.5% year-on-year increase, bolstering the nation's external account.

12:00 PM PKT
China
China Inflation Quickens on Energy, Geopolitical Risks; Stocks Mixed

China's August inflation rose, driven by higher energy costs and Middle East tensions, while domestic demand remained subdued, leading to mixed stock performance.

11:49 AM PKT
🌍 World
Platinum Market Swings to Surplus on Weak Investment, Jewellery Demand

The global platinum market is set for its first annual surplus since 2022 due to weaker investment and jewellery demand, according to the WPIC.

11:49 AM PKT
USA Impact on Gold
Bitcoin Rebounds Above $79k; Fed, Oil Pressures Cap Gains

Bitcoin surged past $79,000 on Zcash ETF inflows, though Federal Reserve policy and crude oil price pressures limited further upside.

11:28 AM PKT
🌍 World
Crude Oil Jumps on Middle East Attacks; Palm Oil Extends Losses

Crude oil prices rose over $1 due to renewed Middle East attacks, while Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses amid profit-taking.

10:28 AM PKT
🌍 World
OGDCL, Mari Energies Start Gas Production from Sindh Well

Lundali-1 well in Sindh, backed by OGDCL and Mari Energies, has commenced gas production, supplying 10 MMscfd to SSGC.

10:16 AM PKT
Pakistan Impact on Gold
Bullion Cools Ahead of US CPI/PPI Data; Local Gold Slips Rs1,000, Rupee Gains

Global bullion softens as markets await key US inflation data; local gold in Pakistan drops Rs1,000/tola, while the rupee extends gains against the dollar.

10:04 AM PKT
Pakistan
Oil Sector Rejects New Price Formula, Warns of Supply Chain Disaster

Pakistan's oil sector has rejected a new price formula, cautioning that the ninth government intervention could severely disrupt the supply chain.

10:04 AM PKT
Pakistan
Govt Allows 200,000 Tonnes More Sugar Export, Defying IMF

Pakistan's government has approved another 200,000 tonnes of sugar exports, marking the second such decision in three weeks, despite previous exports driving domestic prices to Rs220 and ignoring IMF

10:04 AM PKT
USA
Oil Nears $100 as US Destroys Iranian Tankers, Iran Targets US Forces

Oil prices surged towards $100 a barrel after the U.S. destroyed five Iranian crude tankers and Iran targeted U.S. forces in Jordan, marking a major escalation.

08:57 AM PKT
USA
US-Canada Trade War Escalates with New Import Bans

The US has banned Canadian alcohol, motorcycle, and dairy imports, sharply escalating an ongoing trade dispute after retaliatory tariffs.

08:27 AM PKT
Pakistan Impact on Gold
Indian Rupee Under Pressure as Brent Nears $100, RBI Tested

India's rupee faces extended losses as Brent crude approaches $100, testing the central bank's ability to defend the currency amidst rising oil prices and potential Fed rate hikes.

08:07 AM PKT
🌍 World
Call for New Industrial Zone in Hyderabad Amid Economic Threat

FPCCI warns Hyderabad's economy faces an existential threat due to a complete absence of new industrial development and decay of existing zones.

07:56 AM PKT
Pakistan
Pakistan Railways, ADB Advance $2.5B ML-1 Project Consultation

Pakistan Railways and ADB completed a pre-market consultation for the $2.5 billion ML-1 upgradation, drawing 134 firms for the Karachi-Rohri section.

07:46 AM PKT
Pakistan
Exchange Companies' Dollar Sales Jump 30% in August, Boosting Inflows

Pakistan's exchange companies reported a 30% year-on-year increase in dollar sales to banks in August, signaling higher inflows despite regional conflicts.

07:35 AM PKT
Pakistan
FBR Introduces Digital Tax Settlement & Faceless Regime for Taxpayers

Pakistan's FBR has launched a digitally operated algorithmic settlement mechanism and a faceless regime for audit, assessment, and appeals to streamline tax proceedings and facilitate taxpayers.

06:05 AM PKT
Pakistan
SITE Industrialists Warn of Closures Amid Soaring Oil Prices

Karachi's SITE industrialists warn that rising petroleum prices, high production costs, and heavy taxation could lead to industry closures, undermining exports and jobs.

06:05 AM PKT
🌍 World
Senate Panel Questions Power DISCO Privatisation, Urges Fresh CCI Review

A Senate panel questioned the proposed privatisation of power distribution companies, citing high recovery rates and recommending fresh consideration by the Council of Common Interests (CCI).

06:04 AM PKT
Pakistan
Pakistan, ASEAN Eye Stronger Economic Ties, Trade Growth

Diplomats and businessmen urged a more structured economic partnership between Pakistan and ASEAN to expand trade and investment beyond USD 10 billion.

05:54 AM PKT
🌍 World
FBR Explains Fixed Tax Scheme for Small Businesses at LCCI

FBR urged small shopkeepers and retailers to adopt a new fixed tax scheme offering simplified compliance, a one-page return, and 1% turnover tax (min Rs 25,000).

05:54 AM PKT
Pakistan
PAMA Urges PM for Urgent Auto Policy to Save Industry

Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) urged PM Shehbaz Sharif to swiftly announce a new auto policy, warning delays threaten the industry's survival and economic contribution.

05:53 AM PKT
Pakistan
IHC Forms Larger Bench on PTI Protest Plea; Business Disruption Feared

Islamabad High Court forms a larger bench to hear a plea against PTI's Sept 27 protest, citing potential business disruption and constitutional implications.

05:43 AM PKT
Pakistan
Goods Transporters Hike Fares by 5% Amid Rising Fuel Costs

Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance announced a 5% increase in fares, reacting to recent hikes in petroleum product prices across the country.

05:43 AM PKT
Pakistan Impact on Gold
FPCCI Warns of Macroeconomic Instability, Urges Rate Cut Amid Oil Shocks

FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh expressed grave concerns over Pakistan's macroeconomic stability due to volatile global oil prices and high domestic levies.

05:43 AM PKT