
Pakistan to redesign all currency notes; old cash to remain valid
January 13, 2026
The federal government has decided to redesign all currency notes from Rs. 10 to Rs. 5,000 as part of an effort to strengthen security…

Chief Commissioner RTO Islamabad Engages ICCI on Tax Facilitation and Business Concerns
January 13, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 — Chief Commissioner Regional Tax Office (RTO) Islamabad, Ms. Ayesha Farooq, visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) for…

Pak-Qatar General Takaful set to go public next week with IPO
January 13, 2026
Islamabad: Pak-Qatar General Takaful Limited (PQGTL), Pakistan’s first dedicated non-life Shariah-compliant takaful company, is set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) next week…

Lahore to host ITCN Asia 2026, Pakistan’s largest technology exhibition
January 13, 2026
Lahore: Pakistan’s largest technology and innovation exhibition, ITCN Asia 2026, will take place from January 17 to 19 at the Expo Centre Lahore, bringing…

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia expand mining ties
January 13, 2026
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to deepen cooperation in the mining and minerals sector, focusing on joint investments and collaboration across the mineral…

FM Maritime outlines climate-resilient Port Qasim Industrial Complex
January 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday presented a long-term plan to develop a climate-resilient Port Industrial Complex under…

Saudi industry minister visits Pakistan Pavilion ahead of Future Minerals Forum 2026
January 12, 2026
Riyadh: Ahead of the opening of the Future Minerals Forum 2026, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, visited the…

Bank of Khyber among top-performing banks in Asia-Pacific in 2025: S&P Global
January 12, 2026
Bank of Khyber (BoK) has been recognized among the top-performing banks in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of total shareholder returns for 2025, according…

Pakistan Highlights Rapid Solar Expansion, Inclusive Energy Transition at 16th IRENA Assembly
January 11, 2026
Abu Dhabi, Jan 11 — Pakistan showcased its accelerating progress in renewable energy and inclusive climate action at the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable…

Sindh’s Coastal Communities Hit Hard as Crab Exports to China Remain Suspended
January 11, 2026
By KAMRAN KHAMISO KHOWAJA THATTA: The suspension of crab exports to China has triggered a severe economic crisis for fishing communities along Sindh’s coastline,…

Pakistan develops five advanced ginger breeding lines
January 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 — Pakistan has developed five advanced ginger breeding lines, marking a breakthrough in efforts to establish domestic cultivation after decades of…

Two-day KP-RIISP monitoring framework workshop concludes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
January 11, 2026
A two-day workshop on the Monitoring Framework of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Investment and Institutional Support Project (KP-RIISP) was organized by the M&E Consultants…

FBR leadership reviews enforcement, trade facilitation during Quetta visit
January 11, 2026
Quetta: Senior officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) visited Customs House Quetta on January 8 and 9 to review enforcement performance, strengthen…

SSGC cuts unaccounted-for-gas losses by 60% through reforms
January 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 — Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) has reduced unaccounted-for-gas (UFG) losses by 60% between FY19 and FY25, reflecting one of…

Pakistan virtual assets authority meets UAE’s DAMAC Group on national tokenisation plans
January 9, 2026
Islamabad: The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with a United Arab Emirates delegation led by DAMAC Group…

Driving Digital Inclusion Through Offline Payments Innovation
January 9, 2026
Islamabad — Pakistan has launched a new effort to expand access to digital financial services, with Karandaaz Pakistan hosting the final pitch round of…