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SBP remits Rs1.93tr profit to government
August 28, 2026
SBP remits Rs1.93tr profit to government
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has transferred Rs1.932 trillion to the federal government as its profit for fiscal year…
Jazz calls for power upgrade as 5G rollout expands
August 28, 2026
Jazz calls for power upgrade as 5G rollout expands
Jazz has urged the government to strengthen the country’s power infrastructure as the telecom operator expands its 5G network, warning…
Govt plans single gas tariff after scrapping 12 slabs
August 28, 2026
Govt plans single gas tariff after scrapping 12 slabs
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to abolish the existing 12-slab gas tariff structure and introduce a uniform gas tariff for…
10 bidders clear 1st hurdle in FESCO privatisation race
August 28, 2026
10 bidders clear 1st hurdle in FESCO privatisation race
ISLAMABAD: The privatisation of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has moved into its next phase after the Privatisation Commission (PC)…
$6 billion refinery upgrade deal set to transform Pakistan’s fuel sector
August 28, 2026
$6 billion refinery upgrade deal set to transform Pakistan’s fuel sector
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s five major oil refineries are set to sign agreements under the government’s Brownfield Refinery Upgradation Policy early next…
Power shock looms as Rs36.5bn fuel burden nears
August 28, 2026
Power shock looms as Rs36.5bn fuel burden nears
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across Pakistan may face a substantial increase in their September bills as the National Electric Power Regulatory…
Oil prices slide as Iran tensions persist, set for weekly loss
August 28, 2026
Oil prices slide as Iran tensions persist, set for weekly loss
ISLAMABAD: Global oil prices fell on Friday as markets remained focused on developments surrounding Iran and the flow of crude…
Pakistan and HK explore cooperation in financial services and digital assets
August 27, 2026
Pakistan and HK explore cooperation in financial services and digital assets
Minister of State and Chairman PVARA Bilal Bin Saqib MBE met Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury…
Saudi Arabia’s Asyad Group expresses interest in airport privatisation process
August 27, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Asyad Group expresses interest in airport privatisation process
Saudi Arabia’s Asyad Group has expressed interest in Pakistan’s upcoming airport privatisation process as the group was working to bring…
PSX gains over 1,200 points
August 27, 2026
PSX gains over 1,200 points
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a positive note on Thursday amid buying rally. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 index…