Business
Is Pakistan’s Islamic Banking really Islamic or just profitable?
February 17, 2026
Is Pakistan’s Islamic Banking really Islamic or just profitable?
Islamic banking in Pakistan has grown from nothing to a major financial phenomenon in less than four decades. There were…
SBP launches cyber resilience strategy to protect banks’ data
February 16, 2026
SBP launches cyber resilience strategy to protect banks’ data
As part of its Vision 2028 agenda, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) today announced the launch of “Cyber Shield…
Nepra releases new solar regulation 2026 draft amid outcry
February 16, 2026
Nepra releases new solar regulation 2026 draft amid outcry
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has issued a draft of the solar regulation 2026, inviting public feedback within…
Sindh introduces CNIC-based vehicle number plate ownership system
February 16, 2026
Sindh introduces CNIC-based vehicle number plate ownership system
KARACHI: Sindh has introduced a new vehicle registration system under which car owners will be recognised as number plate holders…
Rs1,500, Rs100 prize bond draws winners announced
February 16, 2026
Rs1,500, Rs100 prize bond draws winners announced
LAHORE: The National Savings Centre (NSC), Lahore, on Monday announced the winners of the Rs1,500 prize bond draw. The first…
Pakistani firm achieves major oil output boost through new extraction technology
February 16, 2026
Pakistani firm achieves major oil output boost through new extraction technology
KARACHI: Pakistan’s energy sector has recorded a significant development as a local company achieved a major increase in oil production…
Punjab government announces price relief on oil, ghee for Ramadan
February 16, 2026
Punjab government announces price relief on oil, ghee for Ramadan
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced significant price relief on cooking oil and ghee during Ramadan. Following the directives of…
Transporters association announces hike in freight charges
February 16, 2026
Transporters association announces hike in freight charges
KARACHI: Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance has announced three percent increase in freight charges following an increase in petroleum prices. Talking…
PSX takes heavy hit as KSE-100 plummets 6,000 points
February 16, 2026
PSX takes heavy hit as KSE-100 plummets 6,000 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the new business week on a negative note, continuing the losses from the…
Gold drops to $4,010 globally; falls to Rs523,762 per tola in Pakistan
February 16, 2026
Gold drops to $4,010 globally; falls to Rs523,762 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices recorded a notable decline in both international and local markets. In the global bullion market,…