
Pakistan airspace closure increases costs and flight times for Indian airlines
April 26, 2026
SRINAGAR — The closure of Pakistani airspace following the Pahalgam incident is increasing operational costs and extending flight durations for Indian airlines, according to…

Pakistan explores offshore wind and marine energy to diversify power mix
April 26, 2026
ISLAMABAD — April 25: Pakistan is examining offshore wind and marine energy options to diversify its power mix and reduce reliance on imported fuels,…

PIEAS alumnus Sualeh Asif all set for $60bn deal with Musk’s SpaceX
April 26, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani tech entrepreneur Sualeh Asif, a graduate of the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), has come into global focus…

Gold extends decline as per tola price falls below Rs491,000
April 24, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their downward trend in Pakistan, with the per tola rate falling below Rs491,000 as global bullion prices weakened. The decline…

Pakistan meets most IMF targets, $1.2bn tranche approval likely in May
April 24, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has met the majority of its performance benchmarks under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, raising expectations for approval of a $1.2…

Punjab to deploy smart patrol cars to track fake number plates and e-challan defaulters
April 24, 2026
LAHORE: Punjab Police plans to introduce smart patrol vehicles equipped with advanced surveillance systems to detect fake number plates, e-challan defaulters and proclaimed offenders…

Islamabad lockdown hurting businesses, govt must act: IIA president Omais Khattak
April 24, 2026
ISLAMABAD: President of the Islamabad Industrial Association, Omais Khattak, has urged the government to address a “lockdown-like” situation in the capital, warning that prolonged…

Gold prices fall for fourth straight day in Pakistan as global rates decline
April 23, 2026
KARACHI — Gold prices in Pakistan extended their decline for a fourth consecutive day, following a drop in global bullion rates that continues to…

Pakistan to scrap 2,662 trade barriers in Budget 2026-27 to boost trade
April 23, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is set to remove 2,662 non-tariff barriers under the Budget 2026-27, alongside cuts in import duties, as part of a broader…

FBR raises taxes on imported used phones after revising customs valuation
April 23, 2026
ISLAMABAD — The Federal Board of Revenue has increased taxes on imported used mobile phones by revising customs valuation, a move expected to raise…

Kaspersky survey flags cybersecurity gaps and shadow IT risks in Pakistan workplaces
April 23, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Gaps in cybersecurity policies and the growing use of shadow IT are leaving organizations in Pakistan vulnerable to security risks, according to…

Pakistan urged to improve device affordability to accelerate 5G adoption
April 23, 2026
LAHORE, Apr 23 — Industry stakeholders have called on the government to promote device affordability to support faster 5G adoption in Pakistan, as the…

Gold prices drop Rs1,200 per tola in Pakistan amid global decline
April 22, 2026
KARACHI, April 22, 2026 — Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Wednesday, with the per tola rate declining by Rs1,200 in line with a…

Mobilink Bank graduates 18 women-led startups under WIN incubator
April 22, 2026
ISLAMABAD, April 22, 2026 — Mobilink Bank has graduated 18 women-led startups under its Women Inspirational Network (WIN) Incubator, an initiative aimed at supporting…

PM orders accelerated EV rollout to cut fuel imports and boost energy security
April 22, 2026
ISLAMABAD, April 22, 2026 — Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to fast-track electric vehicle (EV) adoption across Pakistan, linking the transition to lower fuel…

itel Energy showcases AI-powered solar solutions at Lahore Solar Expo 2026
April 22, 2026
LAHORE, April 22, 2026 — itel Energy concluded its participation as a diamond sponsor at the Lahore Solar Expo 2026, presenting new solar and…