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Pakistan, Indonesia sign agreement to boost trade, economic ties
January 10, 2026
Pakistan, Indonesia sign agreement to boost trade, economic ties
Pakistan and Indonesia have agreed to deepen trade ties by establishing new institutional mechanisms aimed at expanding bilateral commerce and…
Losses of state-owned entities surge 300% to Rs123 billion in FY25
January 10, 2026
Losses of state-owned entities surge 300% to Rs123 billion in FY25
ISLAMABAD: Major loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs) recorded a combined net loss of Rs123 billion in the fiscal year 2024–25, reflecting…
Pakistan explores reopening potato exports to Russia
January 10, 2026
Pakistan explores reopening potato exports to Russia
Pakistan is seeking to revive its potato exports to Russia following a ban imposed last year, with officials and exporters…
Pakistan’s weekly inflation rises 0.12% to 3.20% annually: PBS
January 10, 2026
Pakistan’s weekly inflation rises 0.12% to 3.20% annually: PBS
Pakistan recorded a slight uptick in weekly inflation, rising by 0.12 percent, after registering declines for two consecutive weeks, according…
Lahore police warn against buying stolen mobile phones online
January 10, 2026
Lahore police warn against buying stolen mobile phones online
Authorities have issued a stern warning to consumers purchasing second-hand mobile phones online or from unregistered sellers, following alarming statistics…
Punjab approves new PC-I framework to boost transparency in development projects
January 10, 2026
Punjab approves new PC-I framework to boost transparency in development projects
LAHORE: Acting under IMF conditions, the Punjab government has approved a new framework for the preparation and appraisal of PC-I…
Gold, silver prices edge up across Pakistan following global trend
January 10, 2026
Gold, silver prices edge up across Pakistan following global trend
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices recorded an increase across Pakistan on Saturday, reflecting a bullish trend in the domestic precious…
Pakistan imported $314m raw sugar, exported $1.6bn in a decade
January 9, 2026
Pakistan imported $314m raw sugar, exported $1.6bn in a decade
Official documents have revealed detailed figures of Pakistan’s raw sugar imports and exports over the past decade, shedding light on…
S&P Global highlights outstanding performance of country’s banking sector
January 9, 2026
S&P Global highlights outstanding performance of country’s banking sector
The Pakistani banking sector has demonstrated outstanding performance in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a report by S&P Global Market…
Centre begins preparations for budget 2026-27
January 9, 2026
Centre begins preparations for budget 2026-27
The federal government has kicked off preparations for budget 2026-27, requesting proposals from the business community by January 30, 2026.…