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Pakistan prioritizes steady petroleum supply amid regional uncertainty, says finance minister

Pakistan prioritizes steady petroleum supply amid regional uncertainty, says finance minister

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated that maintaining a steady and uninterrupted supply of petroleum products is the government’s top priority as officials continue...
Oil prices surge as Middle East conflict deepens, global markets slide

Oil prices surge as Middle East conflict deepens, global markets slide

By Reuters SYDNEY: Oil surged and shares slipped on Monday as the ongoing Middle East conflict threatened global recovery and stoked inflation fears. According to...

Gold prices stay steady, silver gains in local and global markets

KARACHI: Gold prices held steady in both the international and domestic markets on Friday, while silver recorded a moderate surge. In the international bullion market,...
HEC makes AI course mandatory for all degree programmes from 2026

HEC makes AI course mandatory for all degree programmes from 2026

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) has issued a notification, making a three-credit-hour course on artificial intelligence (AI) mandatory for all undergraduate and...

Petroleum prices likely to rise in Pakistan ahead of Ramadan

ISLAMABAD: Petroleum product prices in Pakistan are likely to increase for the upcoming fortnight, sources said on Saturday. As per initial estimates, petrol may rise...

Study warns AI tools more likely to spread medical misinformation

A new study has found that artificial intelligence (AI) tools are more likely to deliver incorrect medical advice, as the systems often rely on...

Pakistan to assume DCO Council Presidency, vows push for inclusive digital growth

Kuwait: Pakistan is set to assume the presidency of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) Council in 2026, marking a significant milestone in its digital...

India agrees to buy US oil, defence equipment and aircraft under trade deal

NEW DELHI: India has agreed to buy petroleum, defence goods and aircraft from the U.S., while partly opening up its highly-guarded agriculture sector under...

Experts highlight economic power of global labor mobility at Riyadh forum

Riyadh: Speakers at the Global Labor Market Forum examined how global mobility is increasingly shaping economic growth, workforce resilience, and competitiveness, as migration patterns...

Gold prices in Pakistan soar to record high; Silver also hits all-time peak

Gold prices in Pakistan hit a record-high in Pakistan on Wednesday. In the local market, the gold price per tola reached Rs551,662 after a...