
SECP’s Digital Lending Rules Explained: What Every Online Borrower Should Know
August 28, 2026
Borrowing money no longer always begins at a bank counter. For many Pakistanis, a financial need can now be addressed through a smartphone, without…

FESCO Privatisation Moves Forward as 10 Bidders Clear Prequalification
August 28, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s privatisation drive for the power sector moved into its next phase on Friday after the Privatisation Commission Board approved 10 interested parties…

CCP Flags Misleading Ads, Hidden Charges in Pakistan’s Real Estate Sector
August 27, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan has raised concerns over deceptive marketing, misleading claims, hidden charges and misrepresentation of project approvals in the country’s…

FBR Expands Tax Awareness Drive With Session at Pakistan Academy of Letters
August 27, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) held a tax awareness session at the Pakistan Academy of Letters in Islamabad as part of its…

Dandot Cement Secures Financing for Waste Heat Recovery Plant
August 27, 2026
LAHORE: Dandot Cement Company Limited has finalised financing for a Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) plant, moving ahead with a project aimed at improving energy…

Pakistan Food Import Bill Jumps to $805m as Palm Oil Imports Surge
August 27, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s food import bill climbed to $805.487 million in July 2026, up more than 24% from the previous month, as a sharp increase…

Pakistan Eyes Gas Pricing Reform as SSGC Told to Cut Losses
August 27, 2026
KARACHI: The government is reviewing Pakistan’s gas subsidy mechanism and pricing slabs as part of broader reforms aimed at improving the financial sustainability and…

Gold Price in Pakistan Drops Rs3,500 on Thursday, August 27, 2026
August 27, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices declined in both international and Pakistani markets on Thursday, August 27, 2026, while silver moved higher in the local bullion market.…

Saudi Business Delegation Visits SIFC to Explore Pakistan Investment Opportunities
August 27, 2026
ISLAMABAD: A high-level Saudi business delegation led by Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council, visited the Special…

Pakistan Pushes Maritime Reforms to Turn Ports Into Trade and Investment Hubs
August 27, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is accelerating maritime reforms aimed at transforming its ports into major centres of trade, logistics and investment, with the government focusing on…

Wafi Energy Pakistan H1 Profit Rises to Rs1.52 Billion
August 27, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited reported a profit after tax of Rs1.523 billion for the first half of 2026, up from Rs1.260 billion in…

PSX Gains 404 Points on Tuesday, August 25, as Investors Track Iran-US Tensions
August 25, 2026
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed higher on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as investors kept a close watch on developments surrounding Iran-US tensions.…

Rs10 Currency Note to Be Phased Out as New Banknote Designs Near Finalisation
August 25, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to phase out the Rs10 currency note, while the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) says designs for a new…

Pakistan, Philippines Explore Tourism and People-to-People Cooperation
August 25, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Philippines have discussed ways to expand tourism cooperation, cultural exchanges and people-to-people contacts, with both sides exploring opportunities for closer…

KCCI Warns Power Tariff Shock Could Push Industries Toward Closures
August 25, 2026
KARACHI: Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Rehan Hanif has rejected the proposed Rs2.52 per unit Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for July…

New Currency Notes Could Take a Year After Approval
August 25, 2026
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said it could take up to a year to introduce new currency notes even after approval from…