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Pakistan, Kazakh ministers agree to deepen trade, investment cooperation
February 4, 2026
Pakistan, Kazakh ministers agree to deepen trade, investment cooperation
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a comprehensive bilateral meeting with Arman Shaqqaliev, Minister of Trade and Integration…
Pakistan seeks a year’s extension of Saudi deferred oil payment facility
February 4, 2026
Pakistan seeks a year’s extension of Saudi deferred oil payment facility
ISLAMABAD (Mudassir Ali Rana) – Pakistan has formally requested Saudi Arabia to extend the “deferred oil payment facility” for an…
LESCO reduces export unit rate for net metering consumers
February 4, 2026
LESCO reduces export unit rate for net metering consumers
LAHORE: Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has reduced the electricity export rate by 66 paisa for net metering customers. The…
Will Pakistan phase out Rs5,000 note? SBP governor says new designs, polymer currency under review
February 4, 2026
Will Pakistan phase out Rs5,000 note? SBP governor says new designs, polymer currency under review
ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad on Tuesday dismissed reports of plans to phase out the Rs5,000…
Pakistan exports touched $3 billion in January
February 4, 2026
Pakistan exports touched $3 billion in January
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan crossed a historic milestone in January as exports exceeded $3 billion for the first time, reflecting improved trade…
PIA announces 10pc fare discount for passengers traveling from Paris to Pakistan
February 4, 2026
PIA announces 10pc fare discount for passengers traveling from Paris to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a 10% special fare discount for passengers traveling from Paris to various cities…
PSX surpasses 188,000 points as easing geopolitical tensions boost investor confidence
February 4, 2026
PSX surpasses 188,000 points as easing geopolitical tensions boost investor confidence
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its bullish trend on Wednesday as investor confidence has boosted following an ease in…
Gold prices surge again, tola hits Rs529,000 in Pakistan
February 4, 2026
Gold prices surge again, tola hits Rs529,000 in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan and international markets recorded a significant increase on Wednesday. According to the All Pakistan Saraf…
Oil prices extend gains on fears of escalating tensions in Mideast
February 4, 2026
Oil prices extend gains on fears of escalating tensions in Mideast
TOKYO: Oil prices rose on Wednesday, extending the previous day’s gains, after the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone and…
UAE rolls over $2 billion loan to Pakistan for one month
February 3, 2026
UAE rolls over $2 billion loan to Pakistan for one month
ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to roll over Pakistan’s $2 billion loan for a period of one…