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PARCO, Cnergyico lead $1bn refinery exports
August 18, 2026
PARCO, Cnergyico lead $1bn refinery exports
Pakistan’s oil refining sector has achieved a major milestone. The country’s five major refineries exported petroleum products worth around $1.046…
Pakistan faces risk of LPG shortage as security concerns disrupt supply routes
August 18, 2026
Pakistan faces risk of LPG shortage as security concerns disrupt supply routes
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan could face an LPG shortage in the coming days, with prices also likely to rise further amid growing…
CPPA seeks Rs2.52 per unit increase in electricity tariff
August 18, 2026
CPPA seeks Rs2.52 per unit increase in electricity tariff
KARACHI: The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has approached the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) seeking an increase of…
Pakistan stocks plunge, investors lose billions as KSE-100 drops 2,546 points
August 18, 2026
Pakistan stocks plunge, investors lose billions as KSE-100 drops 2,546 points
KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market witnessed heavy selling pressure on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index plunging 2,546 points and leaving…
Goods transporters suspend nationwide strike for 40 days after govt talks
August 17, 2026
Goods transporters suspend nationwide strike for 40 days after govt talks
KARACHI: Goods transporters have announced that they will defer their nationwide strike for 40 days following negotiations with government representatives…
Pakistan targets $1.5bn hybrid rice market in China
August 17, 2026
Pakistan targets $1.5bn hybrid rice market in China
Pakistan has a major opportunity to increase its hybrid rice exports to China and could potentially secure exports worth up…
Pakistan unveils major construction reforms to boost investment
August 17, 2026
Pakistan unveils major construction reforms to boost investment
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is preparing a wide-ranging reform package aimed at revitalising Pakistan’s construction industry, improving regulatory oversight and…
Pakistan set to begin $2.5bn ML-1 Railway upgrade in January 2027
August 17, 2026
Pakistan set to begin $2.5bn ML-1 Railway upgrade in January 2027
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways is moving ahead with preparations for the first phase of the $2.5 billion Main Line-1 (ML-1) project,…
Federal Constitutional Court upholds tax credit adjustment against super tax
August 17, 2026
Federal Constitutional Court upholds tax credit adjustment against super tax
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Monday ruled that adjusting tax credits against super tax is lawful, setting aside an…
Digital banking users in Pakistan reach 137 million: Bilal Kiani
August 17, 2026
Digital banking users in Pakistan reach 137 million: Bilal Kiani
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kiani has claimed that the number of digital banking users in Pakistan…