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Qatar airline staff stand by a departure board displaying cancelled flights to Middle East countries amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, at Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, in Greater London, Britain, March 2, 2026.— Reuters/FileAirlines like Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines may…

A foreign currency dealer counts US dollars at a shop in Karachi. — AFP/FileRemittances could fall by 10-15% or more, says Shahid Anwar.Expert warns this will amount to a shortfall of around $3 billion.Says conflict’s will be felt across households, businesses for…

This image shows the seal for the International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC on January 26, 2022. — AFP— AFPIMF-Pakistan further talks to proceed online from Turkey.Structural reforms crucial for Pakistan’s growth trajectory. Sources say IMF concerned over delays…

A liquefied natural gas tanker is tugged is pictured on November 13, 2017. — ReutersQatarEnergy halted LNG production after Iran’s missile attacks.Pakistan to immediately restore 350 MMcf/d of curtailed local gas.Can purchase up to required LNG cargoes per month from…

Stockbrokers react while monitoring share prices at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi on March 2, 2026. — AFPKSE-100 Index settled at 157,132.09 points, up 5,159.10 points, or 3.39%.Index reached session high of 158,217.01, gaining 6,244.02 points, or 4.11%.Index recorded a low…

Shipping containers are stacked at the Karachi port area in Karachi, Pakistan, on July 31, 2025. — ReutersOfficial data shows rising strain on external account balance.Imports climb 8.1% to $45.5bn in July-February FY26 period.Economists warn deficit may pressure rupee and reserves.<p…

A vendor sells spice at a wholesale market in Karachi, on February 13, 2026. — INP Sharp electricity price hikes contribute to rise.Consumer price index rises 6.98% year-on-year.Urban core inflation reduces to 7.1% from 7.2%.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s inflation…