
Gold prices in Pakistan drop sharply on April 2 after record surge as global rates ease
April 2, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell sharply on Thursday after a record surge in the previous session, reflecting continued volatility in both local and…

FBR targets influencers, proposes tax on YouTubers with 50,000+ subscribers
April 2, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a new tax framework targeting social media income, requiring influencers and YouTubers with at least…

VEON CEO praises Mobilink Bank’s 35% shift to renewable energy in Pakistan
April 2, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Mobilink Bank has transitioned 35% of its branch network to renewable energy, a move welcomed by Kaan Terzioglu, who described the bank’s sustainability…

Pakistan tells IMF it will pass fuel price increases to consumers as inflation pressures build
April 2, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that fuel price increases will be passed on to consumers, while targeted subsidies will be…

Punjab imposes ‘gobar tax’ in cattle colonies to support biogas and waste management plan
April 2, 2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced a Rs30 daily manure collection fee—widely referred to as the “gobar tax”—for cattle owners in 168 designated colonies…

Pakistan potato cultivation jumps 160% in a decade as production crosses 12 million tons
April 2, 2026
ISLAMABAD, April 2: Pakistan’s potato cultivation has expanded by around 160% over the past decade, with production now exceeding 12 million tons, highlighting rapid…

Gold prices surge in Pakistan on April 1, 2026 as global rally accelerates gains
April 1, 2026
Karachi, April 1, 2026 — Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on Wednesday, extending recent gains as international markets continued their upward trend, pushing…

IEA warns oil shock may worsen in April as 12m barrels a day vanish from global supply
April 1, 2026
Paris, April 1, 2026 — The global energy market is entering a more severe phase of disruption, with the International Energy Agency warning that…

JazzCash vs UPaisa in 2026: which mobile wallet fits your needs in Pakistan
April 1, 2026
Islamabad, April 1, 2026 — As digital payments expand across Pakistan, JazzCash and UPaisa remain two widely used mobile wallets, offering everyday financial services…

Spinwam-1 gas production begins in Waziristan block, boosting Pakistan’s energy supply
April 1, 2026
Islamabad, Pakistan — The Waziristan Joint Venture (WJV) has started production from the Spinwam-1 exploratory well in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking a new addition to…

CASS Lahore hosts roundtable on Pakistan’s energy security, solar transition
March 31, 2026
LAHORE, March 31: The Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS) Lahore held a roundtable discussion on Pakistan’s energy security in 2026, focusing on…

Gold rises Rs2,800 to Rs478,762 per tola in Pakistan on March 31
March 31, 2026
Gold prices in Pakistan moved higher on Tuesday, March 31, with the per tola rate increasing by Rs2,800 to Rs478,762, in line with gains…

Kaspersky says 84% of users store sensitive data digitally on World Backup Day
March 31, 2026
ISLAMABAD, March 31: Around 84% of users store sensitive personal data in digital formats, according to new research released by Kaspersky on World Backup…

Low disbursements slow progress on power distribution project, document shows
March 31, 2026
ISLAMABAD, March 31 : Low disbursements have slowed progress on a key power-sector project aimed at improving efficiency in Pakistan’s electricity distribution system, according…

BISP explores digital inclusion, financial literacy partnership with VEON, Jazz
March 31, 2026
ISLAMABAD, March 31: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, held a meeting with senior leadership of VEON and Jazz…

CBD PULSE PUNJAB’S STRONGEST SIGNAL TO GLOBAL INVESTORS
March 31, 2026
In today’s competitive global economy where capital gravitates toward certainty, scalability and speed Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab) is delivering a powerful message…