Panda Bond signals boost for Pakistan-China economic partnership Published 16 May, 2026 01:32pm Web Desk
Chinese firm builds Pakistan factory, eyes $500mn exports Company to invest in manufacturing facility, create up to 20,000 jobs under long-term expansion plan Web Desk
As Iran war jolts Air India, Lufthansa and Cathay pounce on fast-growing market Iran war and Pakistan airspace ban reshape India’s international aviation market Reuters
Pakistan economy expands to $452bn as GDP growth hits 3.99% in Q3 Industrial output drives economic momentum as large-scale manufacturing posts strong recovery Web Desk
Worst since 2022: US wholesale inflation explodes to 6% as Iran war blocks vital strait Gasoline prices surge 15.6% in a single month; Trump’s tariff war meets Tehran’s Hormuz blockade, sending PPI soaring past all expectations and igniting a new midterm election firestorm AFP
Gold prices dip in Pakistan amid global market loss Per tola gold falls by Rs1,100 to Rs491,362, while 10-gram drops to Rs421,263 Web Desk
India raises gold and silver tariffs to 15% to curb imports, support rupee PM Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to avoid gold purchases for a year to help protect foreign exchange reserves Reuters
India's travel industry braces for hit from Modi's appeal to avoid foreign trips Overseas travel demand weakens as rising costs and PM’s remarks hit bookings Reuters
Samsung Electronics fails to reach deal with union; PM says strike must be averted Union warns of mass walkout as dispute raises fears for chip supply and economy Reuters
