Business
PSX retreats as profit-taking, oil prices hit sentiment
August 7, 2026
PSX retreats as profit-taking, oil prices hit sentiment
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under pressure on Friday as investors opted to book profits after the market’s recent…
Gold surges Rs26,400 per tola in three days amid fresh price rally
August 7, 2026
Gold surges Rs26,400 per tola in three days amid fresh price rally
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices extended their upward trend on Friday, with the price of 24-karat gold rising sharply in both domestic…
Centre, Sindh join hands to tackle marine pollution
August 6, 2026
Centre, Sindh join hands to tackle marine pollution
ISLAMABAD: The federal government and the Sindh administration have agreed to launch a coordinated campaign to combat marine pollution, safeguard…
Pakistan’s exports post strong growth at start of FY2026-27, rising over 31% in July
August 6, 2026
Pakistan’s exports post strong growth at start of FY2026-27, rising over 31% in July
Pakistan recorded a strong increase in exports at the start of the new fiscal year, providing a positive signal for…
Government raises petrol price by Rs4.45, cuts diesel by Rs2
August 6, 2026
Government raises petrol price by Rs4.45, cuts diesel by Rs2
The federal government has announced a fresh revision in petroleum prices, increasing the cost of petrol while providing a slight…
Federal government freezes ad hoc relief allowances
August 6, 2026
Federal government freezes ad hoc relief allowances
The federal government has decided to keep the 2023 and 2024 ad hoc relief allowances unchanged for its employees, maintaining…
Another Reko Diq-Sized mining project in Pakistan, says embassy official
August 6, 2026
Another Reko Diq-Sized mining project in Pakistan, says embassy official
ISLAMABAD: The United States has expressed strong confidence in Pakistan’s mineral sector, with a senior US Embassy official revealing that…
Lesco approaches Nepra for collecting addl cost of Rs2.35b from consumers
August 6, 2026
Lesco approaches Nepra for collecting addl cost of Rs2.35b from consumers
Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has approached National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to collect additional cost of Rs2.35 billion…
Punjab CM rejects proposal to impose charges on bottled drinking water
August 6, 2026
Punjab CM rejects proposal to impose charges on bottled drinking water
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has rejected an initial proposal to impose charges on bottled drinking water being supplied under…
Pakistan, Iran discuss investment opportunities and Chabahar-Karachi trade corridor
August 6, 2026
Pakistan, Iran discuss investment opportunities and Chabahar-Karachi trade corridor
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh held talks with an Iranian business delegation to explore…