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PSX climbs over 600 points as KSE-100 crosses 168,000

KARACHI, October 9, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange opened higher on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index crossing the 168,000-point mark in early trade.…

Gold price in Pakistan jumps Rs5,900 to Rs440,936 per tola on October 9

KARACHI, October 9, 2026: Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on Friday, with the rate of 24-karat gold increasing by Rs5,900 per tola to…

Jamia Masjid Hazrat Ali R.A. Opens at Faisal Hills With Capacity for 22,000 Worshippers

ISLAMABAD, October 9, 2026: Jamia Masjid Hazrat Ali R.A. was formally inaugurated at Faisal Hills on Friday, opening a major new place of worship…

Al-Ghazi Tractors Enters Uzbekistan With First Exports, Signs AgroTech Klaster MoU

ISLAMABAD, October 9, 2026: Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (AGTL), the manufacturer of New Holland tractors in Pakistan, has entered the Uzbekistan market with its first…

AMC-X Calls for Financial Inclusion That Delivers Real Economic Progress

Karachi, October 9, 2026: The Pakistan Microfinance Network (PMN) has concluded the 10th Annual Microfinance Conference (AMC-X) in Karachi, calling for a shift from…

FPCCI Calls for Stronger Economic Integration Among Islamic Countries

KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called for stronger economic integration among Islamic countries through increased trade, investment,…

UBL Customers Report Millions Lost in Alleged Unauthorized Transactions

Islamabad: The security of digital banking has come under renewed scrutiny after two UBL customers reported major unauthorized transactions, including one case involving PKR…

Punjab Special Economic Zones Attract Over Rs76 Billion in Potential Investment

ISLAMABAD, October 9, 2026: Punjab’s Special Economic Zones are set to receive more than Rs76 billion in potential investment after 34 business applications were…

Pakistan Targets Asia, Gulf and China in Major Meat and Dairy Export Push

ISLAMABAD, October 9, 2026: Pakistan is accelerating efforts to expand exports of meat, dairy, poultry and livestock products to China, Central Asia, Southeast Asia…

PSX Falls 1,138 Points on Thursday as Political, Iran Tensions Weigh

KARACHI, Thursday, October 8, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange ended lower on Thursday as domestic political uncertainty and renewed concerns over possible US action…

Gold Price in Pakistan Rises Rs600 Per Tola on Thursday, October 8

KARACHI, Thursday, October 8, 2026: Gold prices increased in Pakistan on Thursday, with the rate rising by Rs600 per tola as international bullion prices…

Chitral Expo 2026 to Open October 10 With Focus on Trade and Investment

CHITRAL: The third Chitral Expo 2026 will open on October 10 at Pamir Riverside Inn, bringing together entrepreneurs, exporters, buyers and investors to promote…

PAMA Urges Government to Suspend EDB Rules on Used Car Imports

KARACHI: The Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has urged the government to review and suspend the latest Engineering Development Board notification governing commercial imports…

Zong Launches 5G Home Broadband Service Z HomeFi in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Zong has launched Z HomeFi, which it describes as Pakistan’s first 5G Fixed Wireless Access home broadband service, offering households high-speed internet without…

Pakistan Restores Direct Karachi-Europe Shipping Service for Exporters

ISLAMABAD: Direct shipping connectivity between Karachi and major European ports has been restored after Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) reinstated its PREMIUM IPAK service, a…

Pakistan, IMF Reach Staff-Level Deal, Unlocking $1.21 Billion Financing

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund have reached a staff-level agreement on the fourth review of the country’s 37-month Extended Fund Facility and…