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Massive shift toward rooftop solar panels upends national grid
October 9, 2026
Massive shift toward rooftop solar panels upends national grid
From Our Correspondent MULTAN: The measures mulled to rationalise targeted subsidies, address multi-billion-rupee capacity obligations, and safeguard long-term…
Punjab issues mandatory fitness certification schedule for private cars
October 9, 2026
Punjab issues mandatory fitness certification schedule for private cars
From Our Correspondent MULTAN: The Punjab Provincial Transport Authority has issued official guidelines for the mandatory fitness certification of…
Govt to provide export credit protection, financing access to small exporters
October 9, 2026
Govt to provide export credit protection, financing access to small exporters
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has called for easy and wider access to export credit insurance and financing…
SECP registers 5,241 new companies in Sept 2026
October 9, 2026
SECP registers 5,241 new companies in Sept 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 5241 new companies during September 2026, it was reported on…
Pakistan to digitize tourism services under NITB accord
October 9, 2026
Pakistan to digitize tourism services under NITB accord
Pakistan’s National Information Technology Board (NITB) and the Tourism Department have reached an agreement to digitize tourism-related public services, bringing…
Global growth set to cool to 2.6% on energy shock, UN says
October 9, 2026
Global growth set to cool to 2.6% on energy shock, UN says
GENEVA: Global growth is on course to ease to 2.6% this year, a UN agency said, blaming soaring energy costs…
Pakistan’s short-term inflation hits 11.97%
October 9, 2026
Pakistan’s short-term inflation hits 11.97%
ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation in Pakistan rose to 11.97% year-on-year in the week ending October 8, mainly due to higher prices…
Pakistan’s foreign reserves rise to $ 26.8billion: SBP
October 9, 2026
Pakistan’s foreign reserves rise to $ 26.8billion: SBP
KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan rose to US$ 26,797.4 million as of October 02, while State Bank…
Sindh to hold investment conference in Shanghai on Oct 15: Sharjeel Memon
October 9, 2026
Sindh to hold investment conference in Shanghai on Oct 15: Sharjeel Memon
KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon has said the provincial…
Karachi port upgrade could save traders $150m annually
October 9, 2026
Karachi port upgrade could save traders $150m annually
KARACHI: A newly deepened cargo terminal at Karachi port can now accommodate ships carrying twice as much cargo as before,…