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FFC posts Rs17.5bn profit in Q1 2026, declares interim dividend

Islamabad | April 30, 2026: Fauji Fertilizer Company reported a net profit of Rs17.5 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, reflecting improved…

75% of energy sector to go digital in two years as cyber risks rise

Islamabad | April 30, 2026: Nearly 75% of global energy organizations are expected to become fully digital within the next two years, according to…

Pakistan expands AI, education and climate initiatives to strengthen human capital

Islamabad | April 30, 2026: Pakistan is expanding initiatives in artificial intelligence, higher education, and climate resilience as part of a broader strategy to…

Sona Welfare Foundation Launches Rs236 Million Education and Health Programs Across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, April 29: Sona Welfare Foundation (SWF), the implementing partner of Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), has launched two major social development initiatives worth Rs236…

Pakistan’s Constitutional Court Upholds Super Tax, Strengthening FBR’s Revenue Powers

ISLAMABAD, April 29: In a landmark ruling with far-reaching fiscal implications, the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has upheld the constitutionality of the super…

IMF allows Pakistan to revise captive gas levy, offering potential relief for industries

ISLAMABAD, April 29 — International Monetary Fund has granted Pakistan conditional approval to revise the captive gas levy formula, a move that could reduce…

Investing in Tomorrow: S&S Law Firm Launches the Rising Partners Program Across Islamabad’s Top Law Schools

Junaid Abbasi  |  Principal, S&S Law Firm  |  Islamabad, April 2026 S&S Law Firm has announced the launch of its Rising Partners Program (RPP)…

Pakistan plans centralized SEZ authority in Islamabad to speed up investment approvals

ISLAMABAD, April 29 — Pakistan is planning to centralize oversight of special economic zones in the federal capital through a proposed Federal SEZ Authority,…

Gold prices plunge Rs8,900 per tola in Pakistan as global rates tumble

KARACHI — Gold prices in Pakistan plunged by Rs8,900 per tola on Tuesday, marking a sharp single-day decline as global bullion rates moved lower,…

Pakistan’s shipbreaking sector loses global share amid declining activity, report finds

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s shipbreaking sector has seen a sharp drop in global market share, reflecting reduced activity and rising competition, according to a report…

Iran war drives record surge in China clean tech exports

China clean tech exports hit record highs in March as disruptions to oil and gas supplies during the Iran war accelerated global demand for…

TESCO board approves reforms, agreements and restructuring in 77th meeting

PESHAWAR — The Board of Directors of Tribal Areas Electric Supply Company has approved a series of reforms, key agreements and organisational changes during…

Iran war strains emerging markets as Pakistan faces rising economic pressure

LONDON — Two months into the Iran war, economic pressures are intensifying across emerging markets, with countries including Pakistan facing rising inflation, fragile reserves…

PTCL, Ufone Named ‘Effective Marketer of the Year’ at Effie Awards Pakistan 2026

ISLAMABAD, April 27: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Ufone have been recognised as the ‘Effective Marketer of the Year 2025–26’ at the Effie…

Pakistan’s Blue Economy Stuck at 1% of GDP Despite Strong Maritime Potential

ISLAMABAD, April 27: Pakistan’s blue economy contributes only around one percent to the national gross domestic product (GDP), far below the 7 to 35…

Gold prices jump in Pakistan as global rates rebound after days of decline

KARACHI — Gold prices in Pakistan surged on Saturday, snapping a multi-day losing streak as global bullion rates moved higher, pushing local market prices…