PIA officially came under new management as private owners pledged fresh investment, airline modernisation and efforts to rebuild trust.
Oil prices have eased, but a surge in Gulf exports and uncertain shipping conditions could keep markets volatile for months.
The US dollar is heading for its strongest monthly gain in nearly a year as higher rate expectations boost demand.
Gold prices fell below Rs429,000 per tola in Pakistan as weaker international markets and easing geopolitical tensions weighed on bullion.
Buying a seventh generation Honda Civic in Pakistan isn't impossible, but finding a well-maintained example has become the biggest challenge.
Gold prices in Pakistan fell by Rs1,000 per tola as weaker international rates pushed local bullion prices lower again today.
Pakistan recorded 3.4bn digital transactions worth Rs68 trillion as mobile banking and Raast continued driving cashless payments growth.
Oil prices fell 2 percent as improving Hormuz shipments eased supply concerns, putting crude on track for steep weekly losses.
Banks will extend working hours until June 30 to help taxpayers clear government duties before the fiscal year ends.