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SBP keeps interest rate unchanged in year’s first policy announcement
January 26, 2026
SBP keeps interest rate unchanged in year’s first policy announcement
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday decided against changing the interest rate and announced maintaining it at the…
PM’s coordinator Ihsaan inaugurates mega leather show, underscores govt’s trade focus
January 26, 2026
PM’s coordinator Ihsaan inaugurates mega leather show, underscores govt’s trade focus
ISLAMABAD: Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Commerce, Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, has inaugurated the mega leather show at the…
Provinces need to step up tax collection, says FBR Chairman Rashid Langrial
January 26, 2026
Provinces need to step up tax collection, says FBR Chairman Rashid Langrial
LAHORE: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Langrial said that while both the federal and provincial governments should contribute…
Rs50 billion development plan to upgrade Rawalpindi
January 26, 2026
Rs50 billion development plan to upgrade Rawalpindi
The Punjab government has launched a major development plan worth over Rs50 billion to improve Rawalpindi. The plan aims to finish…
Sindh farmers upset as sugar mills delay cane buying
January 26, 2026
Sindh farmers upset as sugar mills delay cane buying
Farmers in Sindh are facing severe problems because sugar mills are slow in buying sugarcane. (SCA) The Sindh Chamber of Agriculture has…
Pakistan maritime sector hits $360m profit in record year
January 26, 2026
Pakistan maritime sector hits $360m profit in record year
Pakistan’s maritime sector achieved a record Rs100 billion ($360 million) profit in 2025, Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced…
Canada has no plans for free trade deal with China, PM Carney
January 26, 2026
Canada has no plans for free trade deal with China, PM Carney
OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has recently stated that his country has no plans to pursue a free trade…
Bangladesh panel says Adani power deal overpriced, flags procedural flaws
January 26, 2026
Bangladesh panel says Adani power deal overpriced, flags procedural flaws
An Adani Power coal-fired plant that exports electricity passes on Indian corporate taxes to Bangladesh and charges more than market…
Oil little changed as supply concerns temper US winter output disruptions
January 26, 2026
Oil little changed as supply concerns temper US winter output disruptions
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were little changed on Monday after climbing more than 2% in the previous session, as supply concerns…
Flagship SME cluster showcase to help transform Pakistan’s economy: SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan
January 24, 2026
Flagship SME cluster showcase to help transform Pakistan’s economy: SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan
LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries & Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Saturday inaugurated Pakistan’s first national…