Siemens Healthineers appoints Evelyn Gunnewig as Pakistan CEO
LAHORE: Siemens Healthineers has appointed Evelyn Gunnewig as Chief Executive Officer for Pakistan, placing her in charge of the company’s strategy in the country as it expands its…
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Pakistan IT, telecom sector urges end to direct G2G contracts
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s IT and telecom sector has urged the government to end direct government-to-government contracting for public projects, warning that the current system is…
Gold Prices Fall in Pakistan Today, Monday, August 31
KARACHI: Gold prices declined in Pakistan today, Monday, August 31, 2026, following a drop in the international bullion market. The price of 24-karat gold…
PSO Recognises Top Dealers as It Unveils Major Retail Transformation Plan
KARACHI, August 31, 2026: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) hosted the PSO Excellence Awards 2026 in Karachi, recognising outstanding dealer partners and reaffirming the company’s…
Pakistan’s oil import bill surges to Rs357 billion in July
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s oil import bill climbed to $1.28 billion, or around Rs357 billion, in July as higher global energy prices increased pressure on the…
Chinese firm plans 16 sports shoe production lines in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s footwear industry could gain new manufacturing capacity as China’s Huaxin (Shenzhen) Investment Group plans to establish 16 sports shoe production lines in…
44 Graduates Complete MariEnergies Digital Skills Bootcamp
KARACHI: All 44 graduates of the first MariEnergies Digital Skills, Training & Employment Programme have secured internships or employment after completing a five-month technology…
Pakistan Customs Tightens EFS Checks Over Alleged Fabric Misdeclaration
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs has stepped up scrutiny of fabric imports under the Export Facilitation Scheme after concerns that some consignments were allegedly being misdeclared…
FBR Seals Illegal Cigarette Factory in Karachi, Seizes Machinery and Stock
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue has sealed an illegal cigarette manufacturing facility in Karachi and seized machinery, raw materials and finished cigarettes worth…
FBR Expands Retail Tax Net as POS-Linked Businesses Rise 31%
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue expanded its point-of-sale tax network significantly during fiscal year 2025-26, with the number of large retailers linked to…
Asaan Tax App Launched for Retailers With 1% Tax on Sales
KARACHI: The Asaan Tax mobile app for retailers and shopkeepers is now operational under a simplified tax scheme offering a 1% levy on declared…
Pakistan Makes History With Nearly Rs6 Trillion Early Debt Repayment
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has repaid nearly Rs5.92 trillion in debt ahead of schedule, as the government seeks to reduce future repayment pressures and strengthen its…
Data and AI Jobs Surge 80% as Hiring Rebounds in 2026
ISLAMABAD: Global demand for data and artificial intelligence professionals has rebounded strongly in 2026, with job postings rising more than 80% year-on-year as employers…
Global Gold Rally Adds Rs392bn to Pakistan’s Reserves
KARACHI: The value of Pakistan’s official gold reserves increased by Rs392 billion during fiscal year 2025-26, driven largely by a sharp rise in international…
Pakistan’s Electric Freight Push Faces Charging Infrastructure Hurdle
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s transition to electric freight transport will depend heavily on the pace at which charging networks, reliable power supply, servicing facilities and technical…
ICCI, NYLP host National Youth Leadership Summit 2026
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik has called for stronger collaboration between government, businesses, educational institutions and civil society…
SECP’s Digital Lending Rules Explained: What Every Online Borrower Should Know
Borrowing money no longer always begins at a bank counter. For many Pakistanis, a financial need can now be addressed through a smartphone, without…