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One story at a time, traced through its knock-on effects on costs, prices, rates and markets.

  • The PTI’s march hasn’t reached Islamabad. Businesses are already paying for it.

    The PTI’s march hasn’t reached Islamabad. Businesses are already paying for it.

    Updated

    9 Oct 2026, 3:56 pm
  • The IMF deal couldn’t lift the PSX. Oil and politics are setting the direction.

    The IMF deal couldn’t lift the PSX. Oil and politics are setting the direction.

    Updated

    9 Oct 2026, 3:56 pm
  • Six weeks of home cricket begin today. The money is in broadcast rights, not the gate.

    Six weeks of home cricket begin today. The money is in broadcast rights, not the gate.

    Updated

    9 Oct 2026, 3:55 pm
  • Commercial used-car imports jumped from 48 to 2,276 a month. Carmakers want the door shut.

    Commercial used-car imports jumped from 48 to 2,276 a month. Carmakers want the door shut.

    Updated

    9 Oct 2026, 3:54 pm
  • K-Electric wins a pause in its tariff fight. Karachi’s bills won’t move, but the subsidy bill might.

    K-Electric wins a pause in its tariff fight. Karachi’s bills won’t move, but the subsidy bill might.

    Updated

    9 Oct 2026, 3:54 pm
  • The World Bank says poverty is rising. For businesses, the warning is about demand.

    The World Bank says poverty is rising. For businesses, the warning is about demand.

    Updated

    9 Oct 2026, 3:53 pm
  • IMF deal is done. Cheaper loans are not part of it.

    IMF deal is done. Cheaper loans are not part of it.

    Updated

    9 Oct 2026, 3:00 pm
    9 Oct 2026, 12:59 pm
  • China is selling fuel again. Don’t expect cheaper diesel yet.

    China is selling fuel again. Don’t expect cheaper diesel yet.

    Updated

    9 Oct 2026, 3:00 pm
    9 Oct 2026, 12:58 pm
  • Pakistan’s Qatar gas deal is up for review. A lower price is not guaranteed.

    Pakistan’s Qatar gas deal is up for review. A lower price is not guaranteed.

    Updated

    9 Oct 2026, 3:00 pm
    9 Oct 2026, 12:57 pm
  • Karachi’s direct line to Europe is back. Exporters gain reliability, not cheaper freight.

    Karachi’s direct line to Europe is back. Exporters gain reliability, not cheaper freight.

    Updated

    9 Oct 2026, 3:18 pm
    9 Oct 2026, 12:56 pm
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