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MCB Islamic Bank and Adamjee Insurance sign agreement

MCB Islamic Bank and AICL-WTO have formalized a strategic partnership by signing an agreement, marking an important step forward in MCB Islamic’s Digital First strategy and customer-focused innovation. The agreement was formally signed by Zargham Khan Durrani, President & CEO of MCB Islamic Bank, and Muhammad Ali Zeb, MD & CEO of AICL-WTO, reaffirming the strong commitment of both organizations

Dakhni Field Compression Project completed

Hong Kong HuiHua Global Corporation Ltd (a 100pc wholly owned subsidiary of China Oil HBP Science and Technology Ltd - HHGTL/HBP), in collaboration with MHAA Corporation and in joint venture with Etimaad Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd., announced the successful execution and completion of the Dakhni Front End Compression Project for Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), with engineering consultan

Gold, silver dip as dollar rises after strong US jobs data

Gold and silver fell on Thursday as the US dollar firmed after stronger-than-expected January jobs data dented expectation for near-term interest rate cuts, while investors awaited inflation data due on Friday for more monetary policy cues. Fundamentals; Spot gold was down 0.4% at $5,058.64 per ounce by 0134 GMT after rising more than 1% in the previous session. U.S. gold futures for April del

Oil prices rise on concerns about US-Iran tensions

Oil prices edged up on Thursday morning as investors worried about escalating tensions between the US and Iran, on fears that any attacks on Tehran or shipping could lead to supply disruptions. Brent crude oil futures were up 27 cents, or 0.39%, at $69.67 a barrel at 0350 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 29 cents, or 0.45%, to $64.92. Both benchmarks settled higher on Wednesday.

Pakistan’s proposed power prices to lift inflation, help industry, analysts say

Pakistan’s new power price proposals will increase inflation and shift the International Monetary Fund-mandated (IMF) subsidy cuts onto middle-class households while easing pain for industries, analysts say. The plan, ending a system where businesses subsidised household energy bills, could trigger a 1.1 percentage point jump in inflation over 12 months, Optimus Capital Management said. Anal