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Pakistan targets $60bn exports by 2029, says Ahsan Iqbal at Gulfood 2026
January 30, 2026
Pakistan targets $60bn exports by 2029, says Ahsan Iqbal at Gulfood 2026
DUBAI: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan has set an ambitious export target of…
Pakistan sets record for early large-scale debt repayment, cuts debt-to-GDP ratio
January 30, 2026
Pakistan sets record for early large-scale debt repayment, cuts debt-to-GDP ratio
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has set a national record by repaying large-scale domestic debt ahead of schedule, a move officials say reflects…
Honorarium for Lesco directors increased by 100%
January 30, 2026
Honorarium for Lesco directors increased by 100%
The honorarium for members of the Board of Directors of Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has been increased by 100…
Trump threatens tariffs on nations selling oil to Cuba
January 30, 2026
Trump threatens tariffs on nations selling oil to Cuba
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba,…
Gold price drops Rs35,500 to Rs537,362 per tola in Pakistan
January 30, 2026
Gold price drops Rs35,500 to Rs537,362 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: The upward trend in precious metal prices has come to a halt as gold and silver witnessed a significant…
PSX sees strong recovery as KSE-100 gains over 3,200 points
January 30, 2026
PSX sees strong recovery as KSE-100 gains over 3,200 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a significant surge on Friday a day after it witnessed a bloodbath due…
Oil hovers near multi-month highs as Trump considers Iran strike
January 30, 2026
Oil hovers near multi-month highs as Trump considers Iran strike
SINGAPORE: Oil prices are headed for their biggest monthly gains in years on Friday as tensions in the Middle East…
Pakistan, Bangladesh resume direct flights after 14 years
January 29, 2026
Pakistan, Bangladesh resume direct flights after 14 years
KARACHI: A new chapter has been written in Pakistan–Bangladesh ties as direct air connectivity between the two countries is set…
Pakistan, China launch ‘E-Mining Platform’ targeting $10bn investment in mineral sector
January 29, 2026
Pakistan, China launch ‘E-Mining Platform’ targeting $10bn investment in mineral sector
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal has said that the partnership between Pakistan and China has entered a new…
Banking deposits saored by Rs2,051 billion in Dec 2025, says SBP
January 29, 2026
Banking deposits saored by Rs2,051 billion in Dec 2025, says SBP
Monthly 5.80 per cent and yearly 23.60 per cent increase was recorded in banking deposits in December 2025, it was…