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Govt borrows over Rs1.25 trillion in six months, official data shows
January 22, 2026
Govt borrows over Rs1.25 trillion in six months, official data shows
ISLAMABAD: The federal government borrowed Rs1.254 trillion in external loans during the past six months. According to official documents from…
Pakistan mulls space-based monitoring to support port expansion, maritime safety
January 22, 2026
Pakistan mulls space-based monitoring to support port expansion, maritime safety
Pakistan is considering the use of space-based monitoring systems to support port expansion, maritime safety and environmental protection, the country’s…
FBR revises customs values for used smartphones, PTA tax expected to drop
January 22, 2026
FBR revises customs values for used smartphones, PTA tax expected to drop
The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi, operating under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has announced updated customs values…
Government borrows at single-digit interest rates for first time in 4 years
January 22, 2026
Government borrows at single-digit interest rates for first time in 4 years
After four years of higher borrowing costs, the government has successfully secured loans from the banking sector at interest rates…
Gold prices fall by Rs800 per tola
January 22, 2026
Gold prices fall by Rs800 per tola
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices registered a decline in the local market on Thursday as the price of 24-karat gold per tola…
Oil edges up after Trump steps backs from tariff threats over Greenland
January 22, 2026
Oil edges up after Trump steps backs from tariff threats over Greenland
BEIJING: Oil prices edged up on Thursday after the U.S. president stepped back from threats to impose tariffs in his…
Punjab announces Wheat Policy 2026 with Rs3,500 per maund
January 21, 2026
Punjab announces Wheat Policy 2026 with Rs3,500 per maund
LAHORE: The Punjab government has unveiled its Wheat Policy 2026, setting the new price of wheat at Rs3,500 per maund.…
IMF cuts Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 3.2pc for FY2026
January 21, 2026
IMF cuts Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 3.2pc for FY2026
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised downward Pakistan’s economic growth outlook for the current fiscal year 2026, citing…
Gulf investors launch $2bn arbitration case against Pakistan over KE dispute
January 21, 2026
Gulf investors launch $2bn arbitration case against Pakistan over KE dispute
In a shocking development, Saudi and Kuwaiti investors in K-Electric have launched a $2 billion international arbitration case against Pakistan,…
Visa Group reaffirms continued investment in Pakistan
January 21, 2026
Visa Group reaffirms continued investment in Pakistan
Visa Group President Oliver Jenkyn has reiterated his company’s commitment to continued investment in Pakistan. He expressed this commitment at…