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Retailer app launched as government simplifies tax scheme for small traders
August 19, 2026
Retailer app launched as government simplifies tax scheme for small traders
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday launched a retailer app, saying the government had simplified and made…
Rain causes operational problems, 62 flights delayed across Pakistan
August 19, 2026
Rain causes operational problems, 62 flights delayed across Pakistan
Heavy rain in Islamabad and Sialkot on Wednesday caused operational problems at several airports, resulting in delays to 62 flights,…
Power sector circular debt balloons from Rs61b to Rs1.67tr in FY2025-26
August 19, 2026
Power sector circular debt balloons from Rs61b to Rs1.67tr in FY2025-26
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt grew by Rs61 billion during FY2025-26, reaching Rs1.675 trillion by June 30, 2026, up from…
Oil edges up on uncertainty over exports through Hormuz
August 19, 2026
Oil edges up on uncertainty over exports through Hormuz
Oil prices ticked higher in early trade on Wednesday, climbing for a fourth straight day on supply uncertainty as investors…
PM directs petroleum minister to negotiate diesel price cut with local refineries
August 19, 2026
PM directs petroleum minister to negotiate diesel price cut with local refineries
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik to immediately travel to Karachi and negotiate…
NESPAK sets record with 180 new engineering projects in FY2025-26
August 18, 2026
NESPAK sets record with 180 new engineering projects in FY2025-26
LAHORE: NESPAK, a premier organization of consulting engineers, has set an all-time record in business acquisition by securing 180 new engineering…
SBP injects Rs11.6tr into banking system
August 18, 2026
SBP injects Rs11.6tr into banking system
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected around Rs11.6 trillion into the country’s banking system through an open market operation…
Pakistan reports major gas discovery in Sarani block
August 18, 2026
Pakistan reports major gas discovery in Sarani block
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has recorded a significant milestone in its hydrocarbon exploration sector with the discovery of high-quality gas from an…
Pakistan approves 1m tonnes wheat imports
August 18, 2026
Pakistan approves 1m tonnes wheat imports
Pakistan’s strategic wheat reserves have fallen to critically low levels, with the stocks held by the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and…
GIDC Amendment Bill to unlock Rs400bn stuck dues
August 18, 2026
GIDC Amendment Bill to unlock Rs400bn stuck dues
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly is expected to consider the Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (Amendment) Bill, 2026, a proposed legal change…