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Pakistan to seek flexibility on IMF loans ahead of next budget
January 20, 2026
Pakistan to seek flexibility on IMF loans ahead of next budget
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is preparing to ask the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a “lenient attitude” and to seek renegotiation of…
Pakistan, Islamic Development Bank sign $603 million financing agreements in Islamabad
January 20, 2026
Pakistan, Islamic Development Bank sign $603 million financing agreements in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) on Tuesday signed three financing agreements worth $603 million to support major…
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia boost economic ties at Davos
January 20, 2026
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia boost economic ties at Davos
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen and expand bilateral economic cooperation, with a focus on…
Pakistan looks to revive agriculture with China’s support
January 20, 2026
Pakistan looks to revive agriculture with China’s support
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan plans to strengthen its agriculture sector with the help of China. He explained…
Pakistan’s IT exports cross $437 million, set new record in December 2025
January 20, 2026
Pakistan’s IT exports cross $437 million, set new record in December 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s information technology (IT) sector delivered a remarkable performance in December 2025, setting a new export record and underscoring…
Gold prices hit record high in global and local markets
January 20, 2026
Gold prices hit record high in global and local markets
KARACHI: Gold prices surged to record highs in both international and domestic markets on Tuesday, driven by strong global gains.…
OGDCL discovers oild and gas reserves in KP
January 20, 2026
OGDCL discovers oild and gas reserves in KP
KARACHI: Large-scale new oil and gas reserves have been discovered in Pakistan. Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has…
Stock market hits new milestone as KSE-100 crosses 188,000 points
January 20, 2026
Stock market hits new milestone as KSE-100 crosses 188,000 points
KARACHI: By the end of the trading day, the benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 860 points to close at a record…
Oil gains on upbeat China data; Greenland in the spotlight
January 20, 2026
Oil gains on upbeat China data; Greenland in the spotlight
Oil prices rose on Tuesday after better-than-expected economic growth data from China lifted demand optimism, with markets also watching President…
Food prices soar despite official controls
January 19, 2026
Food prices soar despite official controls
Government price notifications for essential food items continue to fall short in practice, as retail markets across Lahore openly defy…