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NCP industrial expo marks breakthrough in Pakistan’s innovation drive
February 5, 2026
NCP industrial expo marks breakthrough in Pakistan’s innovation drive
ISLAMABAD: The National Centre for Physics (NCP) concluded its first-ever Industrial Expo 2026, a landmark event that highlighted Pakistan’s growing…
Pakistan explores other markets for potato export amid closure of trade with Afghanistan
February 5, 2026
Pakistan explores other markets for potato export amid closure of trade with Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Food Security Ministry and Research (MNFSR) said that Islamabad is exploring alternative export markets to address the…
Oil prices fall as US, Iran agree to talks, easing conflict concerns
February 5, 2026
Oil prices fall as US, Iran agree to talks, easing conflict concerns
TOKYO: Oil prices fell on Thursday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, easing…
Punjab CM launches ‘Apna Khait, Apna Rozgar’ scheme
February 5, 2026
Punjab CM launches ‘Apna Khait, Apna Rozgar’ scheme
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday announced a major land distribution and employment initiative aimed at improving livelihoods for…
Punjab govt approves Rs8.62b to purchase wheat from PASSCO
February 4, 2026
Punjab govt approves Rs8.62b to purchase wheat from PASSCO
The Punjab government approved an amount of Rs8.62 billion to purchase 3,00,000 tons of wheat from Pakistan Agricultural Storage and…
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…