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Pakistan hosts job fair for students, professionals in China
January 14, 2026
Pakistan hosts job fair for students, professionals in China
BEIJING: The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, in collaboration with the China Overseas Development Association and China International Intellectech Group…
China’s trade ends 2025 with record trillion-dollar surplus despite Trump tariffs
January 14, 2026
China’s trade ends 2025 with record trillion-dollar surplus despite Trump tariffs
BEIJING: China on Wednesday reported a strong export run in 2025 with a record trillion-dollar surplus, as producers braced for…
Gold prices soars to historic highs in Pakistan and global markets
January 14, 2026
Gold prices soars to historic highs in Pakistan and global markets
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their sharp upward trend on Wednesday, reaching historic highs in both international and domestic markets. In…
Oil prices pause gains as Venezuela shipments resume but Iran concerns loom
January 14, 2026
Oil prices pause gains as Venezuela shipments resume but Iran concerns loom
TOKYO: Oil prices paused their run of gains on Wednesday, slipping after four days of increases, as Venezuela resumed exports,…
Govt sets five-year target to raise gemstone exports to $1bn
January 13, 2026
Govt sets five-year target to raise gemstone exports to $1bn
The government has set a target to increase gemstone exports to one billion dollars within five years. According to details…
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to deepen ties in minerals, mining
January 13, 2026
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to deepen ties in minerals, mining
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the minerals and mining sector as Federal Minister…
FBR moves to curb smuggling with plan to establish digital enforcement stations
January 13, 2026
FBR moves to curb smuggling with plan to establish digital enforcement stations
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to establish Digital Enforcement Stations to curb smuggling and illegal trade.…
Pakistan sets up pavilion to showcase safety solutions in Dubai
January 13, 2026
Pakistan sets up pavilion to showcase safety solutions in Dubai
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has set up a dedicated pavilion at Intersec 2026 in Dubai to showcase its security and safety solutions,…
PSX falls below 181,000 mark as bears regain control of trading
January 13, 2026
PSX falls below 181,000 mark as bears regain control of trading
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) turned bearish after registering early gains on Monday amid selling pressure due to profit…
Pakistan plans to develop Port Qasim into climate-resilient industrial complex
January 13, 2026
Pakistan plans to develop Port Qasim into climate-resilient industrial complex
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Maritime Affairs Ministry announced on Monday that it aims to develop Port Qasim into a climate-resilient industrial complex,…