
Pakistan’s cheap 5G smartphone plan hits delay ahead of launch
May 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s plan to make 5G smartphones affordable through instalment-based financing has run into delays as authorities continue waiting for formal responses from telecom…

Al-Ghazi Tractors showcases mechanization technology at Agri Asia 2026
May 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD, May 12: Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited participated in the 19th International Agri Asia Exhibition & Conference 2026 in Lahore, where the company showcased agricultural…

PAFLA Appoints Dr. Imran Batada as President and CEO
May 12, 2026
KARACHI: The Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Imran Batada as President and CEO of the non-governmental organization (NGO), a…

Global luxury slowdown creates export opportunity for Pakistan’s mid-market industries
May 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD, May 12: A slowdown in global luxury spending is reshaping international trade patterns and creating potential opportunities for exporters in countries such as…

Pakistan’s IT exports projected to reach $4.6bn this fiscal year
May 11, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s IT exports are projected to reach $4.6 billion during the current fiscal year, while the number of domestic internet connections has increased…

inDrive sparks national conversation by “cancelling” Mother’s Day
May 11, 2026
ISLAMABAD: inDrive launched a Mother’s Day campaign in Pakistan that encouraged people to focus on reducing the daily responsibilities carried by mothers rather than…

Gold prices fall Rs5,300 per tola in Pakistan on Monday
May 11, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a sharp decline on Monday, with the price of 24-karat gold falling by Rs5,300 per tola following a…

ACT Alliance backs FBR crackdown on illegal tobacco trade, criticises tax-focused NGO campaigns
May 11, 2026
ISLAMABAD: ACT Alliance Pakistan has welcomed recent enforcement measures by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) against illegal tobacco trade, saying the actions highlight…

Pakistan received $3.5 billion in remittances in April 2026
May 11, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan received $3.5 billion in workers’ remittances in April 2026, reflecting an 11.4 percent increase compared to the same month last year, according…

Pakistan’s role in China’s space programme signals shift toward strategic technology cooperation
May 11, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s participation in China’s space programme is expanding bilateral cooperation beyond infrastructure and energy into satellite technology, scientific research and human spaceflight, according…

Mashreq Bank Pakistan app to offer Zong telecom services
May 11, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Zong and Mashreq Bank Pakistan have announced a strategic partnership to integrate telecom services into Mashreq’s digital banking platform, allowing customers to access…

Gold prices fall in Pakistan as per tola rate drops by Rs400
May 10, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Sunday, with the price of 24-karat gold falling by Rs400 per tola amid a slight drop in…

PTCL warns of internet slowdowns across Pakistan from May 11 to 18
May 10, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has warned users about possible internet slowdowns and service disruption during evening hours from May 11 to May 18…

ZTBL president briefs auditor general on bank reforms and digital expansion
May 10, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Tahir Yaqoob Bhatti met Maqbool Ahmad Gondal in Islamabad to discuss institutional reforms, financial performance and digital banking initiatives introduced by Zarai Taraqiati…

Pakistan to launch first Panda bond in Chinese capital market next week
May 10, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to enter China’s capital market for the first time next week through the launch of a yuan-denominated Panda bond, Finance…

CPEC trade routes open new export opportunities for Pakistani fruits in China
May 10, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Faster transport routes under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) are creating new opportunities for Pakistan’s fruit exporters, with experts saying the country could…