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				<title><![CDATA[Crude oil prices hit near two-week high as Saudi attacks threaten supply recovery]]></title>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:17:01 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[Specialists work at a drilling rig at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau region, Kazakhstan, April 20, 2026. &mdash; Reuters<p class=""> </p>Volatile oil turns higher amid Gulf attacks.US banks to kick off earnings season on Tuesday.Dollar holds recent broad gains,...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pakistan eyeing over $1bn from privatisation of 5-6 entities, says finance czar]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[https://www.geo.tv/latest/686122-pakistan-eyeing-over-1bn-from-privatisation-of-5-6-entities-says-finance-czar]]></link>
				<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:49:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during a Reuters interview in Washington, DC, U.S., April 25, 2025. &mdash; ReutersPakistan's economy expected to grow by over 4% in FY27: FinMin.Privatisation of entities could raise more than $1bn: Aurangzeb.Talks ongoing with US on proposed...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[PIA set to add two Dreamliners to aircraft fleet in November]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[https://www.geo.tv/latest/685874-pia-set-to-add-two-dreamliners-to-aircraft-fleet-in-nov]]></link>
				<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:11:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[An image of a Pakistan International Airlines  plane. &mdash; APP/FilePIA signs lease agreement with Norwegian airline.Agreement helps Norse Atlantic retain key ACMI.PIA says deal to offer passengers more travel options.<p class="">The Pakistan International Airlines  has signed a lease...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pakistan eyes Airbus planes, Rolls-Royce engines for privatised PIA]]></title>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:41:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[View of a Pakistan International Airlines  passenger plane. &mdash; APP/FileMinister terms PIA's direct int'l flights important commercial asset.Restoring confidence requires improved service quality: Jam Kamal.Kamal, UK envoy discuss longer-term plans to modernise PIA fleet.<p...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nepra raises electricity tariff by Rs1.11 per unit under August FCA]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[https://www.geo.tv/latest/685612-nepra-raises-electricity-tariff-by-rs111-per-unit-under-august-fca]]></link>
				<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[A technician fixes new electricity meters at a residential building in Karachi. &mdash; AFP/FileNepra says increase applicable for one month only.Additional charges to appear in October bills.Lifeline consumers exempted from fresh hike: notification.<p class="">ISLAMABAD: The National...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pakistan, Bahrain aim to double bilateral trade in three years]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[https://www.geo.tv/latest/685584-pakistan-bahrain-aim-to-double-bilateral-trade-to-1bn-in-three-years]]></link>
				<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar  and Bahrain's FM Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani are addressing a joint press briefing in Islamabad on Oct 8, 2026. &mdash; Screengrab via ForeignOfficePkPakistan, Bahrain hold 3rd Joint Ministerial Commission session.DPM Dar,...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pakistan to receive Qatari LNG cargo within 3-5 days]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[https://www.geo.tv/latest/685561-pakistan-to-receive-qatari-lng-cargo-within-3-5-days]]></link>
				<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:37:11 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[A representational image of LNG cargo. &mdash; Reuters/FileExtended Qatar force majeure could worsen LNG supply in Pakistan.Country faces tighter gas availability if supplies remain disrupted.Winter energy management may face pressure from shortages.<p class="">ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hamza Shehbaz, Chinese ambassador discuss trade, investment and CPEC]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[https://www.geo.tv/latest/685595-hamza-shehbaz-chinese-ambassador-discuss-trade-investment-and-cpec]]></link>
				<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:05:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[PML-N leader Hamza Shehbaz  and Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong hold a meeting at PM Office in Islamabad on October 8, 2026. &mdash; X/@HamzaShahbazPK<p class="">Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong met former Punjab chief minister and MNA Hamza Shehbaz Sharif at...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Pakistan, paving way for up to $1.21bn ]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[https://www.geo.tv/latest/685535-imf-reaches-staff-level-deal-with-pakistan-paving-way-for-up-to-121bn]]></link>
				<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:32:11 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[IMF Mission Chief Iva Petrova held a wrap up session with the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, at the Q Block Pak Secretariat Islamabad on October 8, 2026. &mdash; X/@FinancegovpkDeal covers latest reviews under $7bn Extended Fund Facility,...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[IEA to accelerate oil reserve release, says 100m barrels still to come]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[https://www.geo.tv/latest/685493-iea-to-accelerate-oil-reserve-release-says-100-million-barrels-still-to-come]]></link>
				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:58:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[A maze of crude oil pipes and valves is pictured during a tour by the Department of Energy at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Freeport, Texas, US June 9, 2016. &mdash; ReutersIEA prioritises diesel supplies under emergency release planAround 100 million barrels remain to enter marketsIEA...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pakistan's local smartphone manufacturing declines amid import surge]]></title>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:26:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[The image shows a person holding smartphones. &mdash; Reuters/File<p>Pakistan's local smartphone manufacturing industry has faced significant pressure following a sharp increase in the import of fully built mobile phones, especially used devices, The News reported on Wednesday, citing data...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pakistan showcases AI and technology products in Abu Dhabi]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[https://www.geo.tv/latest/685300-pakistan-showcases-ai-and-technology-products-in-abu-dhabi]]></link>
				<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:41:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[Pakistan&rsquo;s Ambassador to the UAE Shafqat Ali Khan inaugurates the Pakistan Pavilion at AI Everything Global 2026 in Dubai, showcasing Pakistan's growing capabilities in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies on October 6, 2026. &mdash; PID  <p>ABU DHABI: Pakistan...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[PM directs proactive steps for winter gas load management, uninterrupted imports]]></title>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[A representational image of a gas stove. &mdash; AFP/FilePM orders uninterrupted gas imports amid regional situation.Public awareness campaign planned to support gas management.Pakistan requires nine LNG cargoes in December: report.<p class="">Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pakistan, IMF expected to reach staff-level agreement this week]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[https://www.geo.tv/latest/685207-pakistan-imf-expected-to-reach-staff-level-agreement-this-week]]></link>
				<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:17:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[This image shows the seal for the International Monetary Fund  in Washington, DC on January 26, 2022. &mdash; AFPIMF mission likely to to stay in Islamabad till Wednesday.Top official hopeful for SLA signing during ongoing week.Govt amends SOEs policy in line with IMF conditions.<p...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[SBP to begin electronic cheque clearing pilot from Oct 15]]></title>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:44:59 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[An undated image of a State Bank of Pakistan building in this image. &mdash; SBP/FileSBP issues rules, procedures, and operational instructions for PECS.Cheques to be cleared using captured images under new system. Pilot will run in three phases; first, from Oct 15 to Nov 15.<p...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[PM approves duty-free livestock imports for specialised farms to boost exports]]></title>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gestures during a meeting. &mdash; APP/File <p class="">ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday approved a comprehensive plan to restructure country&rsquo;s livestock sector on corporate lines and boost exports by allowing duty-free livestock imports...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mideast crude oil exports rise above pre-war levels despite mounting attacks in Hormuz]]></title>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:09:34 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[The Callisto tanker sits anchored in Port Sultan Qaboos as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 12, 2026.&mdash;Reuters<p class=""></p>Crude exports exceed pre-war levels in last week of September.Kuwaiti VLCC attacked...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[IMF shares first MEFP draft with Pakistan ahead of staff-level agreement talks]]></title>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[The International Monetary Fund  logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, US, September 4, 2018.&mdash; ReutersIMF flags Rs1,675bn power-sector circular debt breach.Fund seeks higher current account deficit projection.FBR retains Rs15,264bn annual tax collection...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[G7 countries agree on release of diesel and oil stocks after US pressure]]></title>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:36:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[French President Emmanuel Macron  speaks following a video conference with G7 leaders from the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on October 2, 2026. &mdash; Reuters G7 says four-month diesel release plan to begin immediately. Says countries will refrain from energy product...]]>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tax paid with returns declines despite 45% rise in number of filers]]></title>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:53:00 +05:00]]></pubDate>				
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	            	<![CDATA[This representational image shows a man using a calculator. &mdash; APP/File7,953 companies filed returns till Sept 30: FBR.Total tax paid with returns stands at Rs77.3bn. Tax paid with returns by individuals rises by 11%.<p>ISLAMABAD: Despite a 45% increase in tax return filers, tax...]]>
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