
Pakistan targets 95% renewable electricity generation by 2040 under long-term energy transition plan
May 31, 2026
ISLAMABAD, May 31: Pakistan plans to generate 95% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2040 as part of a long-term strategy aimed at…

Pakistan cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs22 per litre in major Eid relief measure
May 29, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reduced petrol and diesel prices by Rs22 per litre, providing significant relief to consumers during Eid holidays as fuel…

Gold prices fall in Pakistan on May 29 as per tola rate slips to Rs474,862
May 29, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan moved lower on Thursday, reflecting a decline in international bullion rates and offering slight relief to buyers in the…

Budget 2026-27: Govt signals no new taxes
May 29, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government is preparing a federal budget that aims to avoid new taxes on the public while increasing efforts to improve tax collection…

Petrol, diesel prices may fall in Pakistan as global oil market weakens
May 29, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan are likely to decrease in the upcoming fortnightly review after a decline in international oil prices and…

KFC Delivery Delays Spark Growing Customer Frustration
May 26, 2026
In recent weeks, a noticeable increase in customer complaints has emerged over delays in KFC’s delivery service. Many customers have reported that their orders,…

Pakistan’s textile exports show resilience despite wider slowdown, SBP says
May 26, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s value-added textile exports remained comparatively resilient in the first half of FY26 despite a broader decline in exports and uncertainty in global…

Pakistan Freelancers Earn over $950 Million in 10 Months Despite Multiple Challenges: PAFLA
May 26, 2026
Pakistani freelancers have contributed significantly to the country’s economy by earning more than $950 million in foreign exchange during the first 10 months of…

IIA urges tax reforms, cashless economy push in budget proposals
May 26, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Industrial Estate President Omais Khattak has urged the government to focus on tax system reform, a cashless economy and the blue economy…

Pakistan’s Panda bond explained: what the yuan loan means for debt, repayment and ordinary citizens
May 26, 2026
Pakistan’s first Panda bond has opened a new borrowing route in China’s domestic market, but it has also raised public questions about repayment, interest…

Gold falls as US-Iran tensions lift oil prices and inflation concerns
May 26, 2026
Gold prices fell on Tuesday as renewed US-Iran tensions pushed oil prices higher, raising concerns that inflation could remain elevated and keep interest rates…

Pakistan plans export zones, disease-free compartments for livestock exports
May 31, 2026
ISLAMABAD, May 26 (ABC): Pakistan plans to accelerate livestock exports by establishing dedicated meat processing export zones and disease-free compartments for major animal diseases,…

Balochistan projects receives over Rs11bn under PSDP 2025-26
May 31, 2026
ISLAMABAD, May 26 (ABC): The Finance Division has released Rs11.4 billion for development projects in Balochistan under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2025-26,…

WPJP to hold Peace and Business Promotion Seminar on June 12
May 25, 2026
ABBOTTABAD: The World Peace Jirga Programme has announced that it will hold a Peace and Business Promotion Seminar in Rawalpindi on June 12, 2026,…

PESCO announces uninterrupted power supply plan for Eid-ul-Azha
May 25, 2026
PESHAWAR: Peshawar Electric Supply Company has announced arrangements to ensure uninterrupted power supply across the PESCO region during Eid-ul-Azha for the convenience of consumers.…

BISP, State Bank discuss digital wallet payments for beneficiaries
May 25, 2026
KARACHI: Benazir Income Support Programme Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid and BISP Secretary Amer Ali Ahmad met State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad in Karachi to…