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Pakistan borrows Rs1,514bn in first quarter of FY2026-27
October 21, 2026
Pakistan borrows Rs1,514bn in first quarter of FY2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The government borrowed a total of Rs1,514 billion during the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2026-27, from…
LPG overpricing costs consumers over Rs1.4bn in five days, industry body claims
October 21, 2026
LPG overpricing costs consumers over Rs1.4bn in five days, industry body claims
ISLAMABAD: Consumers across Pakistan have allegedly paid more than Rs1.4 billion in excess charges for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) over…
Russian diesel shipment to US set to leave port on Thursday
October 21, 2026
Russian diesel shipment to US set to leave port on Thursday
Russia will send its first Russian diesel shipment to the United States on Thursday, when a tanker leaves port, Deputy…
Pakistan, Maldives sign 20 MoUs to boost ties
October 21, 2026
Pakistan, Maldives sign 20 MoUs to boost ties
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has pledged to strengthen Pakistan’s relations with the Maldives as the two countries signed 20 memorandums…
Maryam Nawaz invites Saudis to explore Punjab
October 21, 2026
Maryam Nawaz invites Saudis to explore Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has invited Saudi citizens to visit Punjab’s tourist destinations, highlighting the province’s rich cultural heritage,…
Govt raises profit rates on National Savings schemes from October 21
October 21, 2026
Govt raises profit rates on National Savings schemes from October 21
The government has increased profit rates on several National Savings schemes, offering higher returns to pensioners, senior citizens, families of…
Pakistan sovereign AI plan gets $1bn push at Seoul summit
October 21, 2026
Pakistan sovereign AI plan gets $1bn push at Seoul summit
Pakistan sovereign AI took centre stage in Seoul, where IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja unveiled a $1 billion funding plan…
Pak food exports rise 25pc as rice shipments to Philippines surge
October 21, 2026
Pak food exports rise 25pc as rice shipments to Philippines surge
KARACHI: Pakistan’s food exports rose more than 25 percent to $1.39 billion in the first quarter of the current fiscal…
KSE-100 gains 779 points as bullish trend lifts Pakistan Stock Exchange
October 21, 2026
KSE-100 gains 779 points as bullish trend lifts Pakistan Stock Exchange
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed higher on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 779 points amid a positive…
Punjab disburses Rs14.5bn to mosque Imams; over 76,000 mosques registered
October 20, 2026
Punjab disburses Rs14.5bn to mosque Imams; over 76,000 mosques registered
The fifth meeting of the Steering Committee on the Chief Minister Punjab’s Imam Masjid Sahibaan Honorarium Programme was held at…