Economy

The U.S. has included Bangladesh in a major trade investigation under Section 301. With a 10% temporary tariff already in place, the RMG sector faces uncertainty over potential long-term hikes.

Pakistan faces a massive fuel crisis. Dealers warn 70% of pumps may run dry by Monday after a record Rs55/litre price hike. OGRA claims 28-day reserves, but supply lines from refineries have stalled.

Europe faces a gas crisis after Qatar halted LNG production following Iranian strikes. With a Saudi refinery shut and a tanker hit in Oman, global oil prices are pushing toward a $90 per barrel peak.

Extortion rose by up to 50% after the 2024 political upheaval, DCCI says, warning that corruption and weak law enforcement threaten jobs and economic recovery.

President Trump affirms that the U.S.-India interim trade deal remains valid, bypassing the Supreme Court's tariff ruling by switching legal authorities.