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Gold, Silver Prices Rise in Global and Local Markets

KARACHI: Gold and silver prices increased in both global and local markets on Monday, pushing domestic bullion rates higher at the start of the…

SparkTank Showcase Celebrates Young Entrepreneurs as Third Cohort Graduates in Lahore

LAHORE, June 22, 2026: SparkTank by Beaconhouse celebrated the graduation of its third cohort at The SparkTank Showcase, held at Faletti’s Hotel in Lahore,…

Jubilee Life Honours Parents and Caregivers of Persons with Disabilities

ISLAMABAD, June 22, 2026: Jubilee Life Insurance hosted an inclusive event under its “Lights. Camera. Inclusion.” campaign to honour parents and caregivers of persons…

WAPDA Seeks IsDB Financing Extension for Mohmand Dam Project Until 2027

ISLAMABAD, June 22: The Water and Power Development Authority has requested an extension of the Islamic Development Bank financing facility for the Mohmand Dam…

FBR Holds Tax Awareness Session for Faisalabad Business Community

FAISALABAD, June 22, 2026: The Federal Board of Revenue held a tax awareness session at the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry to brief…

How Much Tax Is Included in Current Petrol and Diesel Prices? Key Details Revealed

Islamabad: The details of taxes included in the current prices of petrol and diesel have been disclosed. According to the report, sources in the…

FBR Chairman Assures Reduction in Taxes on Imported Mobile Phones

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has assured the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance that the 20 percent regulatory…

Federal minister orders immediate reopening of NFC Faisalabad office

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has taken swift notice of the closure of the National Fertilizer Corporation…

PML-N Lawmaker Urges Nawaz Sharif’s Picture on Pakistan’s 5,000 Rupee Note

LAHORE: PML-N Punjab Assembly member Arshad Malik has called for the inclusion of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s image on Pakistan’s 5,000 rupee note.…

Gold Prices Drop in Pakistan as Silver Gains Amid Global Market Shifts

KARACHI: Gold prices declined in both international and local markets on Saturday, while silver rates moved higher, according to market sources. In the international…

Heatwaves Could Cut Pakistan’s Mango Production by 20%, Report Says

LAHORE, June 21: Pakistan’s mango production is projected to decline by around 20% this season due to prolonged heatwaves, erratic weather patterns, and water…

Iran-US Deal Brings Relief to Pakistan’s Economy, Govt Should Cut Energy Prices Further: Omais Khattak

ISLAMABAD, June 19, 2026: The Islamabad Industrial Association has said that the recent Iran–US agreement and the resulting decline in global crude oil prices…

35% of Infostealer Attacks Linked to Files Opened from Temporary Folders, Kaspersky Warns

ISLAMABAD, June 19, 2026: More than one-third of infostealer malware infections begin when users open files directly from temporary browser folders, according to new…

Pakistan Moves Toward Donkey Meat and Hide Exports to China Under New Livestock Trade Push

ISLAMABAD, June 19, 2026: Pakistan is preparing to expand its livestock export portfolio by entering the Chinese market with donkey meat, hides, and related…

OGDC Raises Stake in Qadirpur Gas Field to 82.99% After Acquiring KUFPEC Share

ISLAMABAD, June 19, 2026: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has increased its working interest in the Qadirpur Development and Production Lease (D&PL)…

Influencer Tax Should Be Paired With Incentives, Says Lawmaker

ISLAMABAD, June 19, 2026: Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani has urged the government to introduce incentives for social media influencers before implementing a proposed five…