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Oil prices approach $97 as renewed US-Iran attacks reduce Strait of Hormuz trafficPublished on: September 7, 2026 10:05 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 7 -- Oil prices climbed on Monday as fresh US-Iran attacks raised fears of longer disruptions to global energy supplies. Brent crude rose 52 cents to $96.80 a barrel. US West Texas Int... Read More


Gains in INR seen limited near two-month high; FCNR-related dollar inflows negated by elevated oil prices

Mumbai, Sept. 7 -- The Indian rupee stayed near a two-month high in opening trades on Monday but gains were limited as the support from strong FCNR-related dollar inflows was negated by elevated crude... Read More


BSE SME Phychem Technologies makes a buoyant market debut

Mumbai, Sept. 7 -- The scrip was listed at Rs 56, a 3.70% premium to the initial public offer (IPO) price. The stock is currently up 1.61% over its listing price. The counter hit a high of Rs 58.50 a... Read More


Israeli PM Netanyahu says Tehran nearing 'downfall', end of regime is 'near', as US and Iran resume strikes

New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- Days after the United States and Iran resumed tit-for-tat strikes after nearly a month of relative calm, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (6 September) said th... Read More


WMO warns climate change could worsen air qualityPublished on: September 7, 2026 9:45 PM

Pakistan, Sept. 7 -- Increasingly severe wildfires and heat waves are threatening global air quality, according to the World Meteorological Organization. The UN weather warned that climate change coul... Read More


Trump's Economic Blitz on IranPublished on: September 7, 2026 9:40 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 7 -- President Donald Trump's administration unleashes a sweeping sanctions campaign against Iran that is termed an "economic D-Day." This marks an ambitious attempt to isolate Tehran ... Read More


Internal Tug-of-War Over Afghanistan's Untapped WealthPublished on: September 7, 2026 9:40 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 7 -- Underneath the rugged mountains of Afghanistan lies extraordinary wealth. Geological surveys estimate that the country holds over $1 trillion in untapped mineral resources, which ... Read More


Opposition proposes high-level cell to tackle power, energy crisis

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- The Opposition in Parliament on Monday proposed forming a high-level cell to find a lasting solution to the country's ongoing power and energy crisis, offering to place its technical... Read More


Clarify the ThreatPublished on: September 7, 2026 9:37 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 7 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has invited an avoidable controversy by saying that her province faces a greater security threat from neighbouring provinces than neighbouring c... Read More


"Will certainly make use of opportunity provided by BRICS Summit": Iran hails ties with India ahead of Pezeshkian's visit

Tehran, Sept. 7 -- Iran on Monday highlighted India as a vital diplomatic hub ahead of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS summit, expressing optimism that ... Read More