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NEPRA reserves decision on plea to increase electricity tariff by Rs1.20 per unit
July 29, 2026
NEPRA reserves decision on plea to increase electricity tariff by Rs1.20 per unit
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has completed a hearing on a request to increase electricity traiffs by Rs1.20…
Maritime minister, Kazakh ambassador discuss boosting trade through Pakistani ports
July 29, 2026
Maritime minister, Kazakh ambassador discuss boosting trade through Pakistani ports
ISLAMABAD: Kazakhstan’s Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin and Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry discussed ways to expand bilateral…
Oil rises as US-Iran tension escalates after Iraq strikes, missile attack
July 29, 2026
Oil rises as US-Iran tension escalates after Iraq strikes, missile attack
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose more than $3 a barrel on Wednesday after joint strikes in Iraq by the United States…
PSX turns negative after early gains as KSE-100 sheds over 1,800 points
July 29, 2026
PSX turns negative after early gains as KSE-100 sheds over 1,800 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp reversal on Wednesday as the market moved into negative territory after…
Gold rates decline by Rs1,000 per tola
July 29, 2026
Gold rates decline by Rs1,000 per tola
Gold prices continued to fall in bullion markets across Pakistan on Wednesday. The latest decline provided some relief to buyers…
Pakistan eyes $20b trade with US within five years, says Ishaq Dar
July 28, 2026
Pakistan eyes $20b trade with US within five years, says Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed confidence that bilateral trade between Pakistan and the…
Government forms working group to develop consensus on GM maize
July 28, 2026
Government forms working group to develop consensus on GM maize
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has directed stakeholders to prepare consensus-based recommendations on genetically modified maize, with a focus on regulation,…
S&P Global expects State Bank to keep cautious monetary stance despite economic gains
July 28, 2026
S&P Global expects State Bank to keep cautious monetary stance despite economic gains
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s improving economic indicators are unlikely to trigger an immediate shift in monetary policy, with the State Bank of…
Wheat imports spark farmer anger
July 28, 2026
Wheat imports spark farmer anger
The federal government’s decision to import one million tonnes of wheat has sparked strong criticism from farmers and agricultural experts.…
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt rises to Rs1.74tr, misses IMF target
July 28, 2026
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt rises to Rs1.74tr, misses IMF target
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s power sector circular debt increased to Rs1.74 trillion by the end of June 2026, exceeding the Rs1.6 trillion…