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FBR eases sales tax filing for steel melters, re-rollers

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new online facility enabling steel manufacturers to declare electricity units consumed during a tax…

Multan Chamber Highlights Quality Standards And Clean Energy

MULTAN: An awareness session marking World Standards Day 2026 was organised by the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) at the Multan Chamber…

PSX Rebounds as KSE-100 Gains 641 Points, Closes at 165,417

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) returned to positive territory on Wednesday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 641.07 points, or 0.39%, to close…

Apna Ghar Scheme Cuts Required Documents From 25 to 5, Processing Time to 15 Days

ISLAMABAD, Oct 14: The government has reduced the number of documents required for housing finance under the Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar Scheme from 25…

Gold Price in Pakistan Drops Rs3,000 Per Tola on October 14, 2026

KARACHI, Oct 14: Gold prices in Pakistan fell sharply on Wednesday, with the rate of 24-karat gold declining by Rs3,000 per tola as international…

China’s Financial Reforms Expand Funding Options for Overseas Investment

ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 — China’s latest cross-border financial reforms are expanding funding options for companies operating internationally, giving firms greater flexibility to finance overseas…

National Grid Company Rebrands as ‘National Grid Pakistan’

LAHORE – October 14, 2026 – National Grid Company of Pakistan Limited has formally launched a new brand identity, “National Grid Pakistan”, as the…

Rana Tanveer Urges Lower Wheat Seed Prices, Smooth Provincial Supply

Islamabad, 14th October,2026: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has urged private seed companies to reduce wheat seed prices and…

MMC Backs BYD Karachi Marathon 2027 With ‘She Runs’ Initiative

Islamabad, October 14, 2026: Mega Motor Company (MMC), BYD’s official partner in Pakistan, has renewed its partnership with the BYD Karachi Marathon for a…

PDA Chief Urges Youth to Leverage Daanish IT Park for Digital Economy Growth

Islamabad, 14 October 2026: Pakistan Digital Authority Chairperson Dr. Sohail Munir has urged young Pakistanis to make full use of the newly inaugurated Daanish…

Zong Launches Z Victory League Gaming Platform With Rewards for Prepaid Users

ISLAMABAD, 14th October 2026: Zong has launched Z Victory League, a new gaming and rewards platform for its prepaid customers, combining daily challenges, tournaments,…

Pakistan Seeks $6.7bn Saudi Oil Financing Deal Over 15 Years

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is seeking a $6.7 billion concessional oil financing arrangement from Saudi Arabia over 15 years as the government looks for longer-term protection…

Pakistan Two- and Three-Wheeler Sales Rise 13.7% in September, Cross 200,000 Units

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s reported two- and three-wheeler sales climbed 13.7% month-on-month in September 2026, crossing the 200,000-unit mark as stronger motorcycle demand and higher three-wheeler…

CIMMYT Strengthens Wheat Research in Pakistan With New Labs and Farm Machinery

FAISALABAD, Oct 13 — The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan, has provided laboratory equipment and…

ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica Champions Standards to Boost Global Trade

GENEVA — ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica has highlighted the role of international standards in reducing trade barriers, supporting economic growth and promoting a safer…

ISO President Khaled Soufi Puts Innovation and Sustainability at Heart of Global Standards Agenda

GENEVA — International Organization for Standardization President Dr Khaled Soufi has outlined a global standards agenda centred on innovation, sustainability and stronger multilateral cooperation,…