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Export disruption may push mutton prices down in Pakistan by up to Rs800

ISLAMABAD — Mutton prices in Pakistan may decline significantly in the coming days as exports of beef and mutton remain suspended following the closure…

Experts urge Pakistan and Austria to launch joint ventures in textiles and tech outsourcing

ISLAMABAD — Experts have called on Pakistan and Austria to deepen economic cooperation by launching joint ventures in textiles, technology outsourcing and green energy,…

Asian economies rely heavily on Strait of Hormuz oil route

A significant share of Asia’s oil supply travels through the Strait of Hormuz, making the narrow waterway a critical energy corridor for major economies…

ParkView City partners with UBL to introduce mortgage financing for property buyers

ISLAMABAD — Real estate developer ParkView City has partnered with United Bank Limited (UBL) to introduce structured mortgage financing for plots and apartments, a…

Gold price falls Rs2,800 per tola in Pakistan on March 5

LAHORE: Gold price in Pakistan fell by Rs2,800 per tola on Thursday, extending losses for a third consecutive session as international bullion rates continued…

Ethiopia, ILO officials review cooperation on human resource development and industrial relations

ISLAMABAD — Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Oumer Hussien Oba, met with International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Director Geir T. Tonstol in Islamabad to…

REAP delegation meets Chinese consul general to discuss trade and rice exports

ISLAMABAD — A delegation of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) met the Consul General of China to discuss expanding rice exports and…

TCL launches SaveIN Series air conditioners aimed at reducing electricity consumption in Pakistan

LAHORE — Consumer electronics company TCL has launched the TCL SaveIN Series air conditioner in Pakistan, introducing a new range of energy-efficient cooling units…

Kaspersky Reports 56% Growth in Mobile Banking cyber hits in 2025

ISLAMABAD — Cybersecurity company Kaspersky reported a sharp rise in mobile banking cyberattacks in 2025, with Trojan banker malware targeting Android smartphones increasing by…

PIDE, ECP sign MoU to strengthen electoral research and capacity building

ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to…

PSX shows volatility as KSE-100 index edges higher amid geopolitical tensions

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a volatile trading session on Wednesday as investors traded cautiously while monitoring rising geopolitical tensions in the…

Pakistan gold price drops Rs10,000 per tola on Wednesday after previous day slide

ISLAMABAD: Gold prices in Pakistan fell sharply on Wednesday, with the rate of 24-karat gold dropping by Rs10,000 per tola to Rs539,962, according to…

Government Takes Bold Steps to Safeguard Potato Exports Amid Regional Turmoil

ISLAMABAD — The government is considering alternative trade routes and financial support measures to protect Pakistan’s potato exports as regional instability disrupts traditional export…

Gold prices tumble Rs13,900 per tola in Pakistan on Tuesday, March 3, 2026

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell sharply after reaching record highs, with the per tola rate declining by Rs13,900 to settle at Rs549,962, according…

Women entrepreneurs to receive 25% tax concession after FTO order, says WCCI Peshawar

PESHAWAR – Women entrepreneurs across Pakistan will be able to claim a 25% tax concession from Tax Year 2025 after the Federal Tax Ombudsman…

Iran conflict disrupts Indian basmati exports; Pakistan trade also at risk

MUMBAI/ISLAMABAD: The Iran conflict has disrupted Indian basmati exports, leaving around 400,000 metric tons of rice stranded at ports or in transit as shipping…