
Gold, silver prices decline for second straight day in Pakistan, global markets
April 21, 2026
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices extended their decline for a second consecutive day in both Pakistan and international markets, reflecting continued softening in global…

PGJDC announces 74 vacancies despite hiring ban under government austerity drive
April 21, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC), a subsidiary of the Ministry of Industries and Production, has announced 74 new vacancies despite…

PTCL returns to profit with Rs3.1 billion in Q1 2026 amid strong growth
April 21, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has reported a return to profitability in the first quarter of 2026, posting a net profit of Rs3.1 billion…

Pakistan, IMF finalise 11 reform targets for FY2026-27
April 21, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund have finalised 11 structural reform targets for the next fiscal year, aimed at strengthening economic stability, improving…

Pakistani freelancers earn over $850 million in nine months amid connectivity challenges
April 21, 2026
KARACHI: Pakistan’s freelance workforce continues to strengthen its footprint in the global digital economy, contributing more than $850 million in foreign exchange during the…

Punjab launches shrimp farming project to turn barren land into economic zones
April 20, 2026
LAHORE, April 20 — Punjab has launched a large-scale shrimp farming project aimed at converting barren land into productive economic zones, as part of…

PSX declines as US-Iran tensions and oil price surge weigh on investor sentiment
April 20, 2026
KARACHI, April 20 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange opened the week lower on Monday as investors reacted to uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire and…

Pakistan’s government debt rises by Rs15.07 trillion in two years, SBP data shows
April 20, 2026
ISLAMABAD, April 20 — Pakistan’s government debt increased by Rs15.07 trillion over the first two years of the current administration, according to data from…

Gold prices drop by Rs4,900 per tola in Pakistan amid global decline
April 20, 2026
KARACHI, April 20 — Gold prices in Pakistan fell by Rs4,900 per tola on Monday, tracking a decline in international markets, according to the…

Punjab fixes new wheat price per maund to Protect Farmers
April 13, 2026
LAHORE, April 13, 2026: The Punjab government has set the official wheat support price at Rs3,500 per 40 kilograms (per maund) under its Wheat…

Mobilink Bank and HBL Zarai join hands to expand agricultural financing in Pakistan
April 13, 2026
ISLAMABAD, April 13, 2026: Pakistan’s digital microfinance sector received a significant boost as Mobilink Bank and HBL Zarai Services Limited signed a Memorandum of…

Pakistan opens transit corridor with Iran, dispatches first shipment to Uzbekistan
April 13, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has operationalized a new regional trade route by dispatching its first export shipment to Uzbekistan through Iran, marking a significant step toward…

Oil prices surge above $100 amid U.S. blockade on Iran
April 13, 2026
SINGAPORE: Global oil prices surged more than 7% on Monday, climbing above $100 per barrel, after the United States announced plans to blockade Iranian…

Pakistan’s forex reserves hit four-year high in March
April 13, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $21.7 billion as of March 19, 2026, reaching their highest level in four years, according to the…

FBR classifies coated fabric, artificial leather as taxable textile products
April 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has classified coated fabric and artificial leather as textile products for customs purposes, a move aimed…

Gold prices drop in Pakistan after one-day spike
April 12, 2026
KARACHI — Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Saturday following a brief surge in the previous trading session, reflecting a downward trend in the…