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Chenab sees sharp fluctuations as India opens Baglihar dam gates
December 9, 2025
Chenab sees sharp fluctuations as India opens Baglihar dam gates
Pakistan has reported significant fluctuations in the flow of the Chenab River after India abruptly released and then restricted water…
Bitcoin faces first annual drop since 2022 amid market volatility
December 9, 2025
Bitcoin faces first annual drop since 2022 amid market volatility
Bitcoin’s rollercoaster year shows signs of ending on a low note, with the world’s leading cryptocurrency struggling to regain momentum…
Nepra cuts power tariff by Rs0.88 for one month
December 9, 2025
Nepra cuts power tariff by Rs0.88 for one month
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has announced relief for electricity consumers nationwide and has issued a notification reducing…
Workers remittances surge by 9.4pc to $3.2bn in November 2025
December 9, 2025
Workers remittances surge by 9.4pc to $3.2bn in November 2025
KARACHI: Workers’ remittances to Pakistan continued their positive growth trajectory, recording an inflow of $3.2 billion during November 2025. This…
PSX rebounds strongly as KSE-100 reclaims 169,000 points on IMF approval
December 9, 2025
PSX rebounds strongly as KSE-100 reclaims 169,000 points on IMF approval
KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market witnessed strong bullish momentum on Tuesday after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $1.2 billion…
Oil edges down with Ukraine peace talks, US rate decision in spotlight
December 9, 2025
Oil edges down with Ukraine peace talks, US rate decision in spotlight
Oil prices edged down on Tuesday, extending losses from the 2% drop in the previous session, with markets keeping a…
Gold prices decline in international and local markets
December 9, 2025
Gold prices decline in international and local markets
KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a noticeable decline on Tuesday in both international and domestic markets. According to the global bullion…
India releases water into Chenab River, threatening crops in Pakistan
December 8, 2025
India releases water into Chenab River, threatening crops in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: India has released a large volume of water into the Chenab River without informing Pakistan, raising concerns over water…
NEPRA fines National Grid Company, CPPA for failure to restore power after 2021 blackout
December 8, 2025
NEPRA fines National Grid Company, CPPA for failure to restore power after 2021 blackout
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has held the National Grid Company and the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA)…
ADB okays $381m to modernize agri, education, health services in Punjab
December 8, 2025
ADB okays $381m to modernize agri, education, health services in Punjab
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved three projects totaling $381 million to advance agriculture, education, and health services in…