Business
Govt cuts profit rates on savings schemes
July 20, 2026
Govt cuts profit rates on savings schemes
The federal government has reduced the profit rates on various National Savings Pakistan schemes, according to an official notification issued…
LDA seals 152 illegal commercial properties across Lahore
July 20, 2026
LDA seals 152 illegal commercial properties across Lahore
The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) launched a large-scale operation against illegal commercial properties in LDA-controlled areas on Sunday, sealing 152…
FMAP issues latest official exchange rates
July 20, 2026
FMAP issues latest official exchange rates
The Exchange Rates Committee of the Financial Markets Association of Pakistan (FMAP) on Monday released the latest official foreign currency…
CM Maryam’s skills initiative empowers Punjab women
July 20, 2026
CM Maryam’s skills initiative empowers Punjab women
The Punjab government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting women’s empowerment by expanding vocational training and welfare programmes aimed at…
‘Pakistan railways modernisation essential for economic growth’
July 20, 2026
‘Pakistan railways modernisation essential for economic growth’
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed relevant authorities to complete ongoing development projects within Pakistan Railways according to their stipulated timelines…
Pakistan’s annual import bill for petroleum products exceeds IMF estimates
July 20, 2026
Pakistan’s annual import bill for petroleum products exceeds IMF estimates
Driven by climbing global oil prices linked to ongoing Middle East tensions, Pakistan’s annual import bill for petroleum products has surpassed…
US remains Pakistan’s largest export market in FY26 I
July 20, 2026
US remains Pakistan’s largest export market in FY26 I
The United States remained Pakistan’s largest export destination during fiscal year 2025-26, accounting for about 20% of the country’s total…
Pakistan records $1.76bn freelancer export earnings in FY2025-26
July 20, 2026
Pakistan records $1.76bn freelancer export earnings in FY2025-26
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani freelancers earned a record $1.76 billion in export income in fiscal year 2025-26, which ended in June, the…
Oil eases after Iran confirms indirect contacts with US
July 20, 2026
Oil eases after Iran confirms indirect contacts with US
Oil scaled back gains after hitting its highest price in a month on Monday as Iran said diplomatic exchanges with…
Second mango festival opens at DHA Phase 4 to promote and boost mango exports
July 18, 2026
Second mango festival opens at DHA Phase 4 to promote and boost mango exports
ISLAMABAD: The three-day 2nd Mango Festival officially commenced today at DHA Phase 4, Islamabad, and will continue from 17 to 19…