
ICSTSI, RIDA Mark Independence Day with Business and Tree Plantation Activities
August 14, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries (ICSTSI) and the Rawalpindi Islamabad Distribution Association (RIDA) jointly organised an Independence Day programme…

ICCI Honors Top Pakistani Business Leaders at International Excellence Awards in Istanbul
August 14, 2026
ISTANBUL: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has showcased Pakistan’s private-sector strength on the global stage by hosting its International Excellence Awards…

CEBO Azadi Fest ’26 Celebrates Pakistani Talent
August 14, 2026
KARACHI: CEBO Management Company successfully hosted Azadi Fest ’26, a celebration marking Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day and bringing together chefs, home-based entrepreneurs and creative…

ICCI Business Conference in Istanbul Opens New Avenues for Pakistan-Türkiye Trade
August 13, 2026
ISTANBUL: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has organised a Business Opportunity Conference (BoC) in Istanbul to strengthen trade, investment and private-sector…

PSX Today, Thursday, August 13, 2026: KSE-100 Falls 206 Points After Early Gains
August 13, 2026
KARACHI, Thursday, August 13, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a volatile trading session on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing in…

Gold Price in Pakistan Today, Thursday, August 13, 2026: Gold Falls Rs3,500 Per Tola After 7-Day Rally
August 13, 2026
KARACHI, Thursday, August 13, 2026: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Thursday after a continuous seven-day upward trend, with 24-karat gold falling by Rs3,500…

PTCL and WWF Join Hands for a Greener Pakistan
August 13, 2026
PTCL and WWF-Pakistan have joined hands for a tree plantation drive in Islamabad as part of the company’s Independence Day campaign, ‘Pakistan Jitna Jawan’.…

Punjab Plans New Energy Regulator, Low-Cost Power Roadmap for Industry
August 13, 2026
LAHORE, August 13, 2026: The Punjab government is preparing a new roadmap to provide cheaper and more reliable electricity to industries, while work is…

PTCL, WWF Launch ‘Plant for Pakistan’ Tree Plantation Drive in Islamabad
August 13, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), in collaboration with WWF-Pakistan, has launched a tree plantation drive in Islamabad under the “Plant for Pakistan” initiative…

Global Oil Reserves Drop Fast as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed
August 13, 2026
WASHINGTON: Global oil inventories are falling rapidly as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted amid the continuing US-Iran conflict, increasing pressure…

Pakistan Electricity Prices May Rise by Rs1.34 Per Unit for Three Months
August 13, 2026
KARACHI: Electricity consumers across Pakistan, including Karachi, may face higher power tariffs for three consecutive months under a proposed quarterly adjustment currently under review…

SIFC Tasked With Accelerating Regulatory Reforms to Improve Ease of Doing Business
August 13, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The government has tasked the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) with accelerating regulatory reforms aimed at improving Pakistan’s ease of doing business, reducing…

FBR Issues FY2026-27 Withholding Tax Rates for Salaries, Property and Banking
August 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued its Withholding Income Tax Rate Card for fiscal year 2026-27, setting out tax rates for…

PSX Today, Wednesday August 12, 2026: KSE-100 Gains 464 Points to Close at 180,311
August 12, 2026
KARACHI, Wednesday, August 12, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Wednesday’s session higher, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 464 points to close…

Gold Price in Pakistan Today, Wednesday, August 12, 2026: Up Rs4,200 Per Tola
August 12, 2026
KARACHI, Wednesday, August 12, 2026: Gold prices in Pakistan extended their upward run on Wednesday, with 24-karat gold rising by Rs4,200 per tola to…

Chinese Delegation Eyes Investment, Joint Ventures in Pakistan
August 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD: A high-level Chinese business delegation has explored investment, joint venture and industrial cooperation opportunities in Pakistan, with a focus on manufacturing, infrastructure, construction,…