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Weekly inflation rises 0.49% in Pakistan
September 18, 2026
Weekly inflation rises 0.49% in Pakistan
Pakistan’s weekly inflation rate increased by 0.49% as rising fuel prices pushed up the cost of essential commodities, according to…
Fuel relief extended to older bikes and rickshaws
September 18, 2026
Fuel relief extended to older bikes and rickshaws
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the government to expand its fuel relief scheme to include motorcycles, rickshaws and Qingqis…
IPPs electricity cost crosses Rs34 per unit
September 18, 2026
IPPs electricity cost crosses Rs34 per unit
Details of electricity generation costs across various power plants across Pakistan have been presented in the Senate, showing a significant…
SECP approves Rs3m financing app
September 18, 2026
SECP approves Rs3m financing app
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved a new digital financing application designed to provide Shariah-compliant funding…
KSE-100 surges to 170,551 points
September 18, 2026
KSE-100 surges to 170,551 points
Buying activity continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining more than 1,500…
Oil prices extend losses as Saudi supply fears ease
September 18, 2026
Oil prices extend losses as Saudi supply fears ease
Oil prices declined for a third consecutive session on Friday as easing concerns over Saudi Arabia’s crude supply outweighed fears…
Pakistan eyes bigger China swap line, expects US financing decision soon
September 17, 2026
Pakistan eyes bigger China swap line, expects US financing decision soon
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will seek an expansion of its 30 billion yuan swap line with China when the facility expires in…
Pakistan’s current account deficit narrows to $98m
September 17, 2026
Pakistan’s current account deficit narrows to $98m
KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account deficit narrowed significantly in August, offering some relief to the country’s external account. However, higher oil…
Easypaisa makes big move for passport payments across Pakistan
September 17, 2026
Easypaisa makes big move for passport payments across Pakistan
Easypaisa has offered digital payment solutions and facilities to make passport services easier for applicants across Pakistan. Easypaisa’s director, along…
Minister for steps to address port, customs hurdles affecting textile exports
September 17, 2026
Minister for steps to address port, customs hurdles affecting textile exports
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has emphasized on prompt and practical measures to address port and…