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SMEDA mulls on-ground support for flagship cluster showcase participants
February 10, 2026
SMEDA mulls on-ground support for flagship cluster showcase participants
LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) is working to ensure sustained engagement with Micro, Small and Medium…
No ministry willing to own Crypto Regulation Bill as dispute emerges in Senate Committee
February 10, 2026
No ministry willing to own Crypto Regulation Bill as dispute emerges in Senate Committee
A major controversy has surfaced over the proposed legislation aimed at bringing cryptocurrency and virtual assets into Pakistan’s legal framework,…
Workers’ remittances increase by 15.4pc to $3.5b in January 2026
February 10, 2026
Workers’ remittances increase by 15.4pc to $3.5b in January 2026
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported that workers’ remittances for January 2026 reached $3.5 billion, marking a…
Sindh Microfinance Bank granted nationwide microfinance banking license
February 10, 2026
Sindh Microfinance Bank granted nationwide microfinance banking license
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a nationwide microfinance banking license to Sindh Microfinance Bank Limited, enabling…
PSX slips into red after early gains amid sluggish trading activity
February 10, 2026
PSX slips into red after early gains amid sluggish trading activity
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) dropped into negative territory after initial gains as market is facing slow trading activity on…
Oil drifts lower as traders weigh supply risks amid US–Iran tensions
February 10, 2026
Oil drifts lower as traders weigh supply risks amid US–Iran tensions
Oil prices eased slightly on Tuesday as traders gauged the potential for supply disruptions after U.S. guidance for vessels transiting…
NEPRA to hear govt request for fixed charges on power consumers
February 9, 2026
NEPRA to hear govt request for fixed charges on power consumers
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will hold a crucial public hearing on Tuesday (tomorrow) on the federal government’s…
Pakistan committed to meet GSP Plus obligations, says Ishaq Dar
February 9, 2026
Pakistan committed to meet GSP Plus obligations, says Ishaq Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan had successfully completed four biennial GSP Plus…
World Bank reaffirms support for Pakistan’s $20bn, 10-year development programme
February 9, 2026
World Bank reaffirms support for Pakistan’s $20bn, 10-year development programme
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s 10-year, $20 billion development program, highlighting the importance of effective…
Govt cannot bear 70% power discount, says Awais Leghari
February 9, 2026
Govt cannot bear 70% power discount, says Awais Leghari
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari has stated that the government does not have the capacity to provide a…