Category: Business

Global markets: Oil prices climbed on Tuesday while global equities traded mixed after renewed US military strikes in southern Iran dampened optimism over a potential ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran. According to Beyond Time News, investor sentiment shifted quickly as geopolitical tensions escalated again. Oil Prices Jump on Supply Concerns Brent crude futures rose…

Islamabad: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched inquiries into alleged irregularities in oil storage licences, fuel stock reporting, and price differential claims (PDCs) in Pakistan’s petroleum sector. According to Beyond Time News, the investigations focus on possible violations of rules, regulatory lapses, and financial discrepancies. Oil Storage Licences Under Scrutiny The FIA Karachi Circle…

Karachi: The British Pound (GBP) continued to show strength against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open currency market on Monday, May 25, 2026, as demand for the UK currency remained steady across exchange markets. According to Beyond Time News, the Pound traded higher compared to the previous session, reflecting ongoing pressure on the rupee…

Karachi: Saudi Riyal Remains Stable Against Pakistani Rupee The Saudi Riyal (SAR) maintained stability against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the currency market on May 25, 2026. The steady exchange rate continues to benefit overseas Pakistanis, families receiving remittances, and Hajj pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia. According to Beyond Time News, the Saudi Riyal was…

Karachi: Bitcoin Holds Above Rs21.4 Million as Crypto Market Stabilizes Bitcoin (BTC) remained relatively stable against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) on May 25, 2026, as the global cryptocurrency market entered a consolidation phase after recent price fluctuations. According to Beyond Time News, Bitcoin was trading at approximately Rs21.48 million per BTC, reflecting modest gains over…

Karachi: OMR to PKR Rate Remains Stable Amid Mild Market Fluctuations The Omani Riyal (OMR) remained relatively stable against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in Pakistan’s open currency market on May 25, 2026, reflecting steady conditions in regional forex trading. According to Beyond Time News, the slight movement in rates indicates balanced demand and supply in…

Beijing: New Deals Cover Agriculture, Education, Trade, and Climate Sectors Pakistan and China on Monday signed a series of agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at expanding cooperation across multiple sectors, including agriculture, education, trade, media, and climate change. According to Beyond Time News, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang witnessed…

Karachi: KSE-100 Index Extends Bullish Rally on Strong Buying The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its strong upward momentum on Monday as optimism over potential US–Iran peace talks boosted investor confidence. According to Beyond Time News, the benchmark KSE-100 Index posted sharp gains during intraday trading, supported by heavy institutional buying and improved regional sentiment….