Pakistan Economy

Middle East Escalation Tests Pakistan’s Gulf Ties as Oil, Shipping and Security Risks Converge

By Jahanzaib Saqib — The Changer ISLAMABAD, October 13, 2026 — Escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement are placing […]

Business

Pakistan Raises Petrol to Rs391.22 as Middle East Oil Shock Keeps Pressure on Consumers

By Uzair Saleem | The Changer ISLAMABAD — Pakistan raised petrol and high-speed diesel prices on Wednesday as volatility in international oil […]

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PSX Recovers From 2,000-Point Plunge, but Middle East Crisis Turns Oil Into Market’s New Fear Gauge

By Mashood Siddiqui — The Changer KARACHI, Sept 8 — Pakistan stocks closed almost 1,000 points lower on Tuesday as escalating Middle […]

Business

Pakistan Turns to ADB for ML-1 as Flagship Rail Project Enters a New Financing Era

ISLAMABAD, Sept 7 — Pakistan’s long-delayed Main Line-1 railway upgrade is entering a potentially consequential new phase, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif […]

Business

Pakistan’s EU Trade Advantage Faces a Tougher Test as GSP+ Rules Shift From Promises to Performance

ISLAMABAD, Sept 7 — Pakistan’s privileged access to the European Union market is approaching a consequential transition, with Brussels warning that the […]

Business

Beyond Rs3bn Pool, Pakistan Builds New Export Risk Architecture for Smaller Businesses

By Uzair Saleem — The Changer LAHORE: Pakistan is beginning to build a new financial safety net around smaller exporters, combining a […]