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Pakistan records first current account surplus of fiscal year 2025–26
October 22, 2025
Pakistan records first current account surplus of fiscal year 2025–26
LAHORE: Pakistan’s external account recorded its first current account surplus of the fiscal year 2025–26, reaching $110 million in September,…
Govt allocates less than planned for development projects in first half of fiscal year
October 22, 2025
Govt allocates less than planned for development projects in first half of fiscal year
ISLAMABAD: According to the government’s funds release strategy, only 35% of development funds could not be allocated from July to…
No fuel shortage in Pakistan, clarifies Ogra
October 22, 2025
No fuel shortage in Pakistan, clarifies Ogra
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) dismissed reports of a fuel shortage in the country, confirming that the…
Dairy farmers notify hike in milk prices in Lahore
October 22, 2025
Dairy farmers notify hike in milk prices in Lahore
Dairy farmers announced increase in prices of cow and buffalo milk from Rs15 to Rs20 per litre with effect from…
Gold price plummets by Rs7,538 per tola in Pakistan
October 22, 2025
Gold price plummets by Rs7,538 per tola in Pakistan
The price of per-tola 24-karat gold decreased by Rs7,538 and was sold at Rs437,362 on Wednesday compared to Rs444,900 on…
Oil rises more than 1% on supply risk, US-China trade talks
October 22, 2025
Oil rises more than 1% on supply risk, US-China trade talks
SINGAPORE: Oil prices pushed higher for a second day on Wednesday, by more than 1%, buoyed by sanctions-related supply risk…
Tomato price in Pakistan soars to massive Rs700 per kg
October 21, 2025
Tomato price in Pakistan soars to massive Rs700 per kg
Pakistan is facing an unprecedented surge in tomato prices, with rates skyrocketing across major cities. In some areas, tomatoes that…
Salaried class contributes Rs130bn in taxes during first quarter of FY26
October 21, 2025
Salaried class contributes Rs130bn in taxes during first quarter of FY26
ISLAMABAD: During the first quarter of the current fiscal year (July to September), Pakistan’s salaried class contributed Rs130 billion in…
Sugar prices rise sharply across country
October 21, 2025
Sugar prices rise sharply across country
Sugar prices have risen sharply in various cities across the country, increasing by between Rs5.45 per kilogram within a month.…
Pakistan decides to lift ban on gold imports and exports
October 21, 2025
Pakistan decides to lift ban on gold imports and exports
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to lift the ban on gold exports and imports. Sources confirmed that a summary…