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Nepra cuts power purchase price to Rs25.98 per unit for FY26
June 24, 2025
Nepra cuts power purchase price to Rs25.98 per unit for FY26
SLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has reduced the national average Power Purchase Price (PPP) to Rs25.98 per…
PIA resumes flights to Gulf states
June 24, 2025
PIA resumes flights to Gulf states
remains our top priority,” the PIA spokesperson said. “We deeply regret the inconvenience caused by the flight cancellations, but these…
Pakistan sees record tobacco tax revenue, major drop in cigarette production: WHO
June 24, 2025
Pakistan sees record tobacco tax revenue, major drop in cigarette production: WHO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan achieved an unprecedented milestone in 2024 by generating approximately Rs298 billion (about $1.1 billion) in tobacco tax revenue,…
Govt eyes $3.3bn in foreign loans from Chinese banks
June 24, 2025
Govt eyes $3.3bn in foreign loans from Chinese banks
ISLAMABAD: Amid ongoing government efforts to stabilise the economic indicator, Pakistan is eyeing $3.3 billion in the form of two…
Govt approves import of 500,000 metric tons of sugar
June 24, 2025
Govt approves import of 500,000 metric tons of sugar
Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired a meeting of the Sugar Advisory Board in…
Port Qasim cuts exporter charges by 50pc to boost trade: minister
June 24, 2025
Port Qasim cuts exporter charges by 50pc to boost trade: minister
ISLAMABAD: Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has announced a 50 percent reduction in port charges for exporters, aligning with the government’s…
PSX witnesses powerful rally as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire
June 24, 2025
PSX witnesses powerful rally as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) made a strong comeback on Tuesday after the US President Donald Trump announced a…
Oil prices fall to over one-week lows as Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire
June 24, 2025
Oil prices fall to over one-week lows as Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire
Oil prices tumbled on Tuesday to their lowest level in more than a week as U.S. President Donald Trump said…
Gold at near 2-week low after Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire
June 24, 2025
Gold at near 2-week low after Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire
Gold prices fell to a near two-week low on Tuesday as risk appetite improved after U.S. President Donald Trump said…
Pakistan rupee gains strength against US dollar
June 24, 2025
Pakistan rupee gains strength against US dollar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani rupee on Tuesday appreciated by 10 paisa against the US Dollar in the interbank trading and closed at…