Pakistan explores offshore wind and marine energy to diversify power mix
ISLAMABAD — April 25: Pakistan is examining offshore wind and marine energy options to diversify its power mix and reduce reliance on imported fuels, according to a report…
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PIEAS alumnus Sualeh Asif all set for $60bn deal with Musk’s SpaceX
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
LAHORE, April 22, 2026 — itel Energy concluded its participation as a diamond sponsor at the Lahore Solar Expo 2026, presenting new solar and…
PepsiCo expands operations at Hattar Economic Zone with Rs700 million investment
PESHAWAR: PepsiCo International has signed an agreement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company to acquire 13.04 acres of land at Hattar…
Gold, silver prices decline for second straight day in Pakistan, global markets
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices extended their decline for a second consecutive day in both Pakistan and international markets, reflecting continued softening in global…