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DRAP declares nine cancer medicines as fake, illegal
August 3, 2026
DRAP declares nine cancer medicines as fake, illegal
On the application of the Drug Testing Laboratory Karachi, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued a rapid…
Goods transporters to hold strike from August 8
August 3, 2026
Goods transporters to hold strike from August 8
The All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance declared an indefinite strike starting August 8, warning that operations will remain suspended until…
Punjab announces 5% to 10% property tax relief for self-assessment filers
August 3, 2026
Punjab announces 5% to 10% property tax relief for self-assessment filers
Property owners in Lahore and across Punjab who opt for self-assessment will receive significant concessions on property tax payments under…
Headline inflation plummets to 9.2 percent in July
August 3, 2026
Headline inflation plummets to 9.2 percent in July
The core inflation measured by Consumer Price Index (CPI) decelerated to 9.2 percent during July 2026 as compared to 11.1…
Pakistan petroleum sales jump 23% in July as lower fuel prices boost demand
August 3, 2026
Pakistan petroleum sales jump 23% in July as lower fuel prices boost demand
Pakistan’s petroleum product sales recorded a significant increase in July 2026, reflecting stronger economic activity, improved agricultural demand, and the…
Private sector lending surges 15% in FY2025–26, says Khurram Shahzad
August 3, 2026
Private sector lending surges 15% in FY2025–26, says Khurram Shahzad
Pakistan’s private sector borrowing recorded its strongest growth in four years during the fiscal year 2025–26, signaling renewed business confidence…
Cotton prices rise further across Pakistan
August 3, 2026
Cotton prices rise further across Pakistan
Cotton prices have continued their upward movement in Pakistan, with rates increasing by Rs500 per maund as the market remains…
Pakistan’s major dams reach 72% storage capacity
August 3, 2026
Pakistan’s major dams reach 72% storage capacity
Pakistan’s water reserves have improved significantly, with the country’s major reservoirs now filled to 72% of their total storage capacity,…
Pakistani, Bangladeshi companies sign vehicle export deal to boost bilateral trade
August 3, 2026
Pakistani, Bangladeshi companies sign vehicle export deal to boost bilateral trade
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Pakistan’s MG JW Automobile company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) this week with Bangladeshi conglomerate…
IPP capacity payments continue to drive high electricity bills
August 1, 2026
IPP capacity payments continue to drive high electricity bills
Pakistan’s electricity consumers continue to shoulder the heavy cost of capacity payments to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), according to newly…