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			<title><![CDATA[Petrol, diesel prices cut by Rs22 per litre]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 May 2026 19:43:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[An employee of a petrol station updates the latest fuel prices on the board in Karachi, on October 1, 2025. &mdash; OnlinePetrol and diesel prices have been reduced by Rs22 per litre, the Prime Minister Office said in a statement on Friday.In a statement posted on X, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Oil slides, Asian shares climb amid hopes of US-Iran truce]]></title>
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                				<![CDATA[Pumpjacks are seen during sunset at the Daqing oil field in Heilongjiang province, China August 22, 2019. Picture taken August 22, 2019. &mdash; ReutersHONG KONG: Asian stock markets surged and oil prices receded on Friday, boosted by optimism that the United States and Iran will reach a deal to...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Shares falter, oil gains as Gulf hostilities heat up]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 May 2026 09:43:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A man walks in front of an electronic screen displaying Japan's Nikkei stock prices quotation board inside a conference hall in Tokyo, Japan, April 27, 2026. &mdash; ReutersShare markets faltered in Asia on Thursday as news of a fresh US military strike in Iran and Kuwaiti reports of missile...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Crude gains as investors weigh peace talks against US strikes in southern Iran]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 May 2026 06:47:19 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A view of Hin Leong's Pu Tuo San VLCC supertanker in the waters off Jurong Island in Singapore, July 11, 2019.&mdash; ReutersCrude oil prices in the international market rallied on Tuesday, while global equities traded mixed as investor optimism over a potential US-Iran peace deal was dampened by...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PSX gains as oil falls, US-Iran peace hopes lift sentiment]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 May 2026 10:42:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A stockbroker monitors share prices during a trading session at the PSX in Karachi, January 21, 2025. &mdash; INPEquities gained ground on Monday as hopes of progress towards a US-Iran peace deal, lower international oil prices and positive IMF-related developments lifted investor sentiment.The...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Oil slides sharply, down almost 5%, on diplomatic optimism over US-Iran deal]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 May 2026 07:27:02 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[An installation depicting a barrel of oil with the logo of Opec is seen during the COP29 United Nations climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 19, 2024. &mdash; Reuters Oil prices hit two-week lows on Monday on optimism that the United States and Iran were moving closer to a...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Petrol, diesel prices slashed by up to Rs6.80 per litre]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1416892-govt-reduces-petrol-price-by-rs6-diesel-by-rs680-per-litre]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 May 2026 23:37:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Rate list of fuel prices is displayed in Islamabad on January 29, 2023. &mdash; APPThe federal government on Friday reduced the petrol and high-speed diesel  prices by Rs6 and Rs6.80 per litre, respectively, for the next week.In a notification issued on Friday, the Petroleum Division said new...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Oil whipsaws, Asian markets climb on US-Iran peace hopes]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 May 2026 07:27:58 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[An oil tanker docked at the Port of Fujairah, as the US-Israel conflict with Iran limits marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, May 6, 2026. &mdash; ReutersAsian stocks rose on Friday while the US dollar sat near six- week highs and oil prices were whipsawed as...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PSX surges as Middle East diplomacy lifts sentiment]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 May 2026 11:20:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Stock brokers monitor news on television screen at a booth, during a trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, in Karachi, July 3, 2023. &mdash; ReutersThe equity market was upbeat on Thursday as hopes of a Middle East peace accord pushed oil prices lower and buoyed investor sentiment.The...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pakistan sticks to 2% GDP primary surplus goal for 2027 as IMF mission ends visit]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 May 2026 05:19:26 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[The International Monetary Fund  logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, US. &mdash; Reuters/FileThe International Monetary Fund  mission on Wednesday concluded talks with authorities, focusing on economic developments, fiscal plans for the next financial year, and progress...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Crude oil plunges on US-Iran diplomatic hopes, easing global supply risk concerns]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 May 2026 04:04:51 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[3D printed oil barrels and rising stock graph are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026.&mdash; ReutersCrude oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday as investor optimism saw a build-up over a possible US-Iran agreement aimed at ending the Middle East war, easing concerns over supply...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pakistan reopens offshore frontier after nearly two decades]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 May 2026 15:41:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Valves and pipes of Austrian oil and gas group OMV's new gas production in Wittau gas field near Glinzendorf, Austria, May 18, 2026. &mdash; Reuters ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken a major step towards reviving offshore energy exploration after nearly two decades by signing Production Sharing...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PSX recovers as oil eases on US-Iran diplomacy hopes]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1416313-psx-recovers-as-oil-eases-on-us-iran-diplomacy-hopes]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 May 2026 10:12:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Stockbroker monitors share prices during a trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange  in Karachi, 21 January 2025. &mdash; INPStocks recovered some ground on Tuesday as easing global oil prices and renewed hopes of US-Iran diplomacy lifted sentiment after the previous session's sharp...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Asian markets cautious, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1416312-asian-markets-cautious-oil-dips-after-trump-holds-off-on-iran-attack]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 May 2026 09:34:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A pumpjack stands idle in the Huntington Beach oil field on April 23, 2026 in Huntington Beach, California, US. &mdash; AFPHONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as oil prices eased on hopes of a US-Iran deal, though elevated crude levels capped investor appetite for risk.Energy markets held...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Electricity tariff to remain unchanged for June, says Power Division]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1416159-electricity-tariff-to-remain-unchanged-for-june-says-power-division]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 May 2026 20:06:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A power transmission tower in Karachi, January 24, 2023. &mdash; ReutersThe Power Division announced on Monday that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for June, stating that effective policy steps have protected consumers from financial pressure caused by fuel and generation...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PM Shehbaz lifts austerity curbs on business closing times until May 31]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 May 2026 15:16:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Women and children shop from a stall in a market in Karachi. &mdash; Reuters/FilePrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday approved the exemption on business closure timings until May 31, removing austerity-driven restrictions and allowing markets and commercial centres across the country to...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PSX slips as crude prices, global yields weigh on sentiment]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1416149-psx-slips-as-crude-prices-global-yields-weigh-on-sentiment]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 May 2026 14:02:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A stock broker walks past a digital board showing share prices at the Pakistan Stock Exchange  in Karachi on March 25, 2026. &mdash; AFPStocks stayed under pressure on Monday as rising oil prices, global yield pressures and fiscal tightening concerns linked to the International Monetary Fund ...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Oil surge jolts global markets as Gulf drone strikes widen economic shockwave]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1416144-oil-surge-jolts-global-markets-as-gulf-drone-strikes-widen-economic-shockwave]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 May 2026 06:36:12 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A drone view shows oil storage tanks at a depot at Tsing Yi port in Hong Kong, China March 19, 2026. &mdash; ReutersOil advanced on Monday after renewed attacks in the Gulf heightened concerns over supply disruptions, lifting energy prices and adding strain to global markets already weighed down...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sindh lifts austerity curbs on closing hours for hotels, markets and marriage halls]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1415807-sindh-lifts-austerity-curbs-on-closing-hours-for-hotels-markets-and-marriage-halls]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 May 2026 12:34:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[People are buying used items at a Landa bazaar in Lahore, May 5, 2026. &mdash; OnlineKARACHI: The Sindh government on Saturday abolished fixed closing times for commercial centres, allowing markets, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants and other businesses to operate under their regular...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Boeing finally confirms first Beijing order since 2017 with 200-plane deal after Trump visit]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1415802-boeing-confirms-first-china-order-since-2017-with-200-plane-deal-after-trump-beijing-visit]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 May 2026 04:44:14 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[The Boeing logo is seen on the side of a Boeing 737 MAX at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 20, 2022. &mdash; ReutersAerospace giant Boeing on Friday confirmed that China had committed to purchasing 200 aircraft, as previously announced by US President Donald...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Govt reduces petrol, diesel prices for next week]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 May 2026 23:46:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A worker holds a fuel nozzle to fill a car with fuel at a petrol station in Karachi, September 16, 2023. &mdash; ReutersThe government on Friday reduced the price of petrol and high-speed diesel  by Rs5 per litre each for the next week.In a notification issued on Friday, the Petroleum Division...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[India sign defence, energy pacts with UAE during Modi visit]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 May 2026 17:48:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, greets Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor of India, during an official reception for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the Presidential Airport, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 15, 2026. &mdash; ReutersThe...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[IMF lauds Pakistan macroeconomic recovery, highlights risks from ME war  ]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 May 2026 04:12:10 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[This image shows the seal for the International Monetary Fund  in Washington, DC on January 26, 2022. &mdash; AFPThe International Monetary Fund  has said that Pakistan&rsquo;s economic recovery has continued to strengthen under sustained policy implementation, with growth picking up, inflation...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[IMF backs dialogue between Trump and Xi to resolve trade disputes]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 May 2026 00:57:44 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[US President Donald Trump reviews the troops with the President of the People&rsquo;s Republic of China Xi Jinping, in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. &mdash; ReutersWASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that it welcomes the initial positive dialogue between US President...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pakistan debuts in China's domestic bond market, raises $250m]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 May 2026 23:14:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Woman holds Chinese Yuan banknotes in this illustration taken May 30, 2022. &mdash; ReutersPakistan has completed its first-ever yuan-denominated sovereign Panda Bond sale in China's onshore capital market, raising $250 million in yuan equivalent bonds in the first phase, Adviser to the Finance...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Govt making efforts to secure additional gas supplies: petroleum minister]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 May 2026 14:51:14 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik  speaks to Qatar's Ambassador to Pakistan Ali bin Mubarak Al-Khater, Islamabad, May 14, 2026. &mdash; Petroleum DivisionPetroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik on Thursday said that Pakistan was pursuing additional gas supplies, praising Qatar for its timely...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[FinMin to showcase Pakistan's economic recovery at Panda Bond ceremony in Beijing]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 May 2026 01:17:02 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb addressing an event in Islamabad, August 13, 2025. &mdash; Screengrab via Geo NewsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb left for Beijing on Wednesday to attend the launch ceremony of Pakistan&rsquo;s first-ever Panda Bond issuance, according to a statement issued...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[FinMin briefs IMF mission on budget preparations, macroeconomic outlook]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 May 2026 19:04:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb meets visiting International Monetary Fund  mission in Islamabad on May 13, 2026. &mdash; PIDFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday discussed the country&rsquo;s macroeconomic outlook, fiscal strategy, reform priorities, and the government&rsquo;s...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pakistan receives $1.3bn tranche from IMF, says central bank]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 May 2026 09:46:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[IMF headquarters pictured in Washington. &mdash;AFP/FileThe State Bank of Pakistan  confirmed on Wednesday that it has received $1.32 billion from the International Monetary Fund  after its Executive Board completed the third review under the Extended Fund Facility .According to the SBP, the IMF...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Crude oil edges lower as Iran war risk premium holds ahead of Trump's high-stakes China visit]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 May 2026 03:39:42 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A crude oil tanker is seen at Qingdao Port, Shandong province, China, April 21, 2019.&mdash; Reuters Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, snapping a three-session winning streak, as investors weighed fragile ceasefire dynamics in the Iran war and awaited US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pakistan eyes greater Russian oil imports amid ongoing Hormuz tensions]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 May 2026 15:38:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[This photo shows a view of installations of an oil refinery on April 1, 2023. &mdash; AFPPakistan plans to expand oil imports from Russia as disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis force the government in Islamabad to seek alternative energy sources, Ambassador to Moscow Faisal Niaz...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Crude advances as uncertainty around US-Iran negotiations keeps energy markets defensive]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 May 2026 07:19:22 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Immigration inspection officers in protective suits check a tanker carrying imported crude oil at the port in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, May 9, 2022. &mdash; Reuters Crude oil prices climbed in early Asian trade on Tuesday as US-Iran negotiations on ending the war faltered, with...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pakistan cuts Gwadar Port tariffs to boost transit, transhipment trade]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 May 2026 15:32:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A general view of the port before the inauguration of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor port in Gwadar on November 13, 2016. &mdash; ReutersISLAMABAD: Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday announced major reductions in Gwadar Port tariffs as part of efforts to...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pakistan receives $3.53bn remittances in April: SBP]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 May 2026 10:59:18 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A person shows US dollars at a currency exchange store in Manila, Philippines, October 21, 2022. &mdash; ReutersKARACHI: Pakistan received $3.53 billion in workers&rsquo; remittances in April 2026, registering an 11.4% increase year-on-year despite a decline on a monthly basis, according to data...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Oil surges above $104 as deadlocked US-Iran diplomacy fuels supply fears]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 May 2026 07:42:30 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[3D printed oil barrels and rising stock graph are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026. &mdash; ReutersCrude oil prices surged almost 3% in early trade on Monday as deadlocked US-Iran talks heightened fears over the Strait of Hormuz, while share futures slipped and the dollar...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pakistan to debut in Chinese market with $250m 'Panda bond' next week]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 10 May 2026 01:48:33 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is interviewed by Karin Strohecker, Reuters Chief Correspondent Emerging Markets, during the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting at the IMF and World Bank&rsquo;s 2024 annual Spring Meetings in Washington, US, April 18, 2024. &mdash;...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fuel price hike linked to IMF commitments: petroleum minister]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 09 May 2026 23:08:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Employees at a fuel station attend to their customers in Islamabad on February 16, 2022. &mdash; AFP/FilePetroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik on Saturday clarified that petrol and diesel prices had been increased to meet International Monetary Fund  commitment, adding that rates would be lowered...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Petrol, diesel prices increased by nearly Rs15 per litre]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 May 2026 23:52:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A fuel station worker filling petrol in a motorcycle in Karachi, on January 1, 2026. &mdash; PPIThe federal government jacked up the prices of petrol by Rs14.92 and diesel by Rs15 per litre on Friday.In a notification issued on Friday, the Petroleum Division said new fuel rates will come into...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pakistan secures $1.32bn IMF support as executive board approves programme review]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 May 2026 21:11:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[IMF headquarters in Washington. &mdash;AFP/FileThe International Monetary Fund&rsquo;s Executive Board on Friday approved a staff-level agreement on Pakistan&rsquo;s loan programme, paving the way for the release of $1.32 billion in fresh financing, the fund said.The decision, which was confirmed...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Oil jumps, stocks fall as US-Iran clashes spark peace talks fears]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1414404-oil-jumps-stocks-fall-as-us-iran-clashes-spark-peace-talks-fears]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 May 2026 08:37:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A pump jack operates outside of Midland, Texas, US June 11, 2025. &mdash; Reuterrs HONG KONG: Stocks sank and oil prices jumped Friday as US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz jolted hopes for a deal to end the war and reopen the crucial waterway.Markets across the world have enjoyed a...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Asian stocks rally as oil falls and Iran deal hopes grow]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 07 May 2026 10:41:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A pumpjack stands idle in the Huntington Beach oil field on April 23, 2026, in Huntington Beach, California, US. &mdash; AFPHONG KONG: Tokyo's Nikkei index soared Thursday to lead another strong rally across Asia stocks, fuelled by growing optimism the Iran war is close to ending and the revival...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PSX jumps on hopes of easing US-Iran conflict, falling oil prices]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 May 2026 16:40:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A broker talks on phone as he looks at an index board showing the latest share prices at the PSX in Karachi. &mdash; AFP/FileKARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange  closed on a bullish note on Wednesday, with the benchmark index adding around 7,000 points, amid improved investor sentiment due to...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Oil dips for second straight day as Trump signals potential peace with Iran]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1414055-oil-eases-below-110-as-earnings-strength-drives-record-highs-across-markets]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 May 2026 05:52:06 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[An installation depicting a barrel of oil with the logo of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries  is seen during the COP29 United Nations climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 19, 2024.&mdash; Reuters Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Oil surges past $114 as Iran escalates in Strait of Hormuz, battering markets]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 May 2026 06:34:34 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[3D-printed oil pump jack and barrels in front of a rising stock graph appear in this illustration, taken March 2, 2026. &mdash; ReutersOil prices climbed 6% on Monday, while global stocks slipped after Iran intensified its military campaign, hitting several vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PSX rebounds as easing oil, US-Iran deal hopes lift sentiment]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 May 2026 10:50:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A broker monitors share prices at the Pakistan Stock Exchange  in Karachi, April 13, 2026. &mdash; OnlineStocks at the bourse rebounded on Monday as easing oil prices and renewed hopes of a Middle East deal revived investor sentiment after last week&rsquo;s sharp correction.The Pakistan Stock...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Stocks gain in Asia, oil flat amid new Gulf proposals]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.pk/story/1413687-stocks-gain-in-asia-oil-flat-amid-new-gulf-proposals]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 May 2026 10:24:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Employees of Basra Oil Company, work at the Nahr Bin Umar Oil and Gas Field on the outskirts of the southern Iraqi city of Basra on April 29, 2026. &mdash; AFP SYDNEY: Shares edged higher while oil prices flatlined in Asia on Monday as investors drew comfort from signs of patchy progress in...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PM Shehbaz orders formulation of strategy to stabilise power tariffs]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 02 May 2026 20:00:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[PM Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting on power sector in Lahore, May 2, 2026. &mdash; X/@GovtofPakistanPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed authorities to devise a comprehensive strategy to stabilise power tariffs, stressing the need to ensure uninterrupted energy supply for industrial...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Power minister says loadshedding ends following arrival of LNG cargo]]></title>
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                				<![CDATA[Wapda staffers are busy replacing a power transformer on electric poles at Khyban-e-Sir Syed in Rawalpindi, April 6, 2026. &mdash; APP Power Minister Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Friday announced an end to loadshedding after Pakistan received first liquefied natural gas  cargo in nearly two...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Asia shares find relief in tech resilience, oil off peak]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 May 2026 09:55:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A flame comes out of one of the chimneys of the PCK Schwedt refinery in Schwedt, northeastern Germany, as pictured at the company's plant on early April 30, 2026. &mdash; AFPSYDNEY: Asian share markets rebounded in relief on Friday as oil prices came off the boil and upbeat company earnings pulled...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Petrol price jacked up by Rs6.51, diesel Rs19.39 per litre amid Mideast crisis ]]></title>
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                				<![CDATA[A worker holds a fuel nozzle to fill fuel in a car at a petrol station in Karachi, on September 16, 2023. &mdash; ReutersIn view of soaring oil prices in the international market amid Mideast crisis, the federal government on Thursday decided to increase the price of petrol by Rs6.51 and...]]>
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