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Workers’ remittances rise 8.6% to $41.6bn in FY26
July 9, 2026
Workers’ remittances rise 8.6% to $41.6bn in FY26
Workers’ remittances rose 8.6% to $41.6 billion in fiscal year 2025-26, while monthly inflows eased in June after a sharp…
Lahore deploys five women-only Speedo buses on Metro route
July 9, 2026
Lahore deploys five women-only Speedo buses on Metro route
LAHORE: The Punjab Transport Department has launched dedicated buses for women using Lahore’s Metro Bus Service as part of efforts…
PSX extends losing streak for third consecutive session
July 9, 2026
PSX extends losing streak for third consecutive session
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under pressure on Thursday, with bearish sentiment continuing for the third straight trading…
NA panel tells Food Security Ministry to expedite export of potatoes to Russia
July 8, 2026
NA panel tells Food Security Ministry to expedite export of potatoes to Russia
The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research on Wednesday directed the Ministry of National Food Security…
NEPRA raises electricity tariff by 34 paisa per unit under May fuel cost adjustment
July 8, 2026
NEPRA raises electricity tariff by 34 paisa per unit under May fuel cost adjustment
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased electricity tariffs by 34 paisa per unit for consumers across Pakistan,…
CM Maryam unveils two schemes for safe homes in Punjab
July 8, 2026
CM Maryam unveils two schemes for safe homes in Punjab
After Kahna’s tragic incident, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz introduced two schemes ‘Apna Ghar Mehfooz Ghar” for which Rs5,00,000 loan…
Fesco bans correction of bills of protected consumers
July 8, 2026
Fesco bans correction of bills of protected consumers
Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has banned correction of bills of protected consumers, it was reported on Wednesday. According to…
Punjab imposes new service charges on land record
July 8, 2026
Punjab imposes new service charges on land record
The Punjab government imposed new service charges on the land records for different services with immediate effect, it was reported…
Global confidence in Pakistan’s economic reforms and fiscal stability strengthens
July 8, 2026
Global confidence in Pakistan’s economic reforms and fiscal stability strengthens
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic performance continues to improve on the back of economic reforms and effective fiscal policies, reinforcing global confidence…
Haroon Akhtar inaugurates SMEDA headquarters in Islamabad to boost SME development
July 8, 2026
Haroon Akhtar inaugurates SMEDA headquarters in Islamabad to boost SME development
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Wednesday inaugurated the new headquarters…