PARC works out Rs1.65bn 5.year plan to cut edible oil imports
ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (ABC): The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) has proposed a Rs1.65 billion five-year project to promote oilseed cultivation and reduce the country’s reliance on imported edible oil…
$200m KP human capital project nears completion
ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (ABC): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is executing a project to strengthen human capital by improving health and social services across the province. The $200-million Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Human…
Economic risks ahead
Pakistan’s fragile economic recovery is once again under threat as the escalating confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran casts a long shadow over global markets. The extent of…
Top US counterterrorism official resigns, says Iran posed no imminent threat
A senior US counterterrorism official has resigned over the ongoing war in Iran, stating that the country did not pose an imminent threat to the United States. The resignation of…
Pakistan has sufficient petroleum stocks to meet demand, PM told
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed that Pakistan currently has sufficient petroleum stocks to meet domestic requirements, as officials briefed him on fuel availability amid regional and global uncertainties. The…
Gulf banks face $307 billion deposit risk if Middle East conflict escalates, S&P warns
Gulf banks could face deposit outflows of up to $307 billion if the Middle East conflict intensifies, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings, highlighting potential risks to the…
Pakistani oil tanker passes Strait of Hormuz via Iran-approved route amid tensions
A Pakistani oil tanker has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz using a route along Iran’s coastline, despite heightened regional tensions, according to a report by Bloomberg. The vessel,…
Iran’s supreme leader rejects ceasefire proposals as conflict with US enters third week
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has rejected proposals to reduce tensions or agree to a ceasefire with the United States, according to a senior Iranian official, as the conflict enters…
FFC holds 48th annual general meeting, reviews 2025 performance
ISLAMABAD, March 16: Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) held its 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) with 59 percent shareholder participation, reviewing the company’s financial and operational performance for 2025 and…
Gold price in Pakistan today rises to Rs523,762 per tola after recent drop
Gold price in Pakistan increased to Rs523,762 per tola on Tuesday, recovering from the previous session when rates had dropped to Rs522,762, according to data from the All Pakistan Sarafa…
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