
Wafi Energy Pakistan H1 Profit Rises to Rs1.52 Billion
August 27, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited reported a profit after tax of Rs1.523 billion for the first half of 2026, up from Rs1.260 billion in…

PSX Gains 404 Points on Tuesday, August 25, as Investors Track Iran-US Tensions
August 25, 2026
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed higher on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as investors kept a close watch on developments surrounding Iran-US tensions.…

Rs10 Currency Note to Be Phased Out as New Banknote Designs Near Finalisation
August 25, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to phase out the Rs10 currency note, while the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) says designs for a new…

Pakistan, Philippines Explore Tourism and People-to-People Cooperation
August 25, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Philippines have discussed ways to expand tourism cooperation, cultural exchanges and people-to-people contacts, with both sides exploring opportunities for closer…

KCCI Warns Power Tariff Shock Could Push Industries Toward Closures
August 25, 2026
KARACHI: Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Rehan Hanif has rejected the proposed Rs2.52 per unit Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for July…

New Currency Notes Could Take a Year After Approval
August 25, 2026
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said it could take up to a year to introduce new currency notes even after approval from…

Gold Price in Pakistan Today, August 25, 2026, Drops by Rs600 to Rs486,536 Per Tola
August 25, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with the price of 24-karat gold falling by Rs600 per tola to Rs486,536,…

FBR Orders Sales Tax Registration for Low-Risk Applicants Within Three Days
August 25, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed tax authorities to complete sales tax registration of low-risk applicants within three working days, where…

Strategic Petroleum Reserves Study Launched, Wood Mackenzie Selected
August 25, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has launched a feasibility study for establishing Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR), selecting international energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie through a competitive…

Muhammad Zubair Khan Kundi Takes Charge as TESCO CEO
August 25, 2026
PESHAWAR: Muhammad Zubair Khan Kundi has formally assumed charge as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tribal Areas Electric Supply Company (TESCO), bringing more…

ICCI Istanbul Conference Pushes Pakistan-Türkiye Trade, Investment Ties
August 25, 2026
ISTANBUL: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) brought together Pakistani and Turkish business leaders at a Business Opportunity Conference in Istanbul, seeking…

CCP Approves IGI Investments’ Stake Acquisition in Akzo Nobel Pakistan
August 25, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved IGI Investments (Private) Limited’s acquisition of a shareholding in Akzo Nobel Pakistan Limited from ICI…

Pakistan-Iran Gas Pipeline: Petroleum Minister Explains Key Hurdle
August 25, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik told the Senate that sanctions remain the main obstacle preventing Pakistan from moving ahead with practical…

PSX Ends Lower as KSE-100 Slips 199 Points on August 24, 2026
August 24, 2026
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange ended the first session of the new trading week on a mixed note on Monday, August 24, 2026, with…

Gold Price in Pakistan Today, August 24, 2026, Rises by Rs4,200 to Rs487,136 per Tola
August 24, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan climbed sharply on Monday, August 24, 2026, with the price of 24-karat gold rising by Rs4,200 per tola to…

Pakistan Proposes Gwadar-GCC Ferry Services to Diversify Trade Routes
August 24, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has proposed fast-tracking passenger-cargo ferry services between Gwadar and Gulf Cooperation Council ports as part of a broader plan to create alternative…