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Business

Oil prices rise 1pc as geopolitical tensions disrupt ME supply

Trump stated the US Navy could begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, adding he ordered the US International Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade in the Gulf. Published 04 Mar, 2026 11:50am
Pakistan

Arrangements for repolling reviewed in Quetta

Ali Asghar Sial, the election commissioner, directed the officials concerned to appoint only “impartial personnel” at polling stations and to put in place foolproof security arrangements. Updated 04 Mar, 2026 08:24am