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Pakistan’s mobile phone imports surge 31.36% to $1.139 billion
March 4, 2026
Pakistan’s mobile phone imports surge 31.36% to $1.139 billion
The import of mobile phones into the country increased by 31.36 percent during the first seven months of the current…
Escalating tensions in Middle East drag Pakistan Stock Exchange down
March 4, 2026
Escalating tensions in Middle East drag Pakistan Stock Exchange down
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a volatile trend on Wednesday as geopolitical jitters from escalating tensions in the Middle…
CCP calls for long-term auto policy, financing reforms to promote competition
March 4, 2026
CCP calls for long-term auto policy, financing reforms to promote competition
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a comprehensive report, “The Road to Fair Competition – A Study…
Gold prices drop by Rs10,000 per tola in Pakistan
March 4, 2026
Gold prices drop by Rs10,000 per tola in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The price of 24 karat per tola gold decreased by Rs10,000 and was sold at Rs539,962 on Wednesday against…
Pakistan’s trade deficit widens 8.4pc in February to $298.1 million
March 3, 2026
Pakistan’s trade deficit widens 8.4pc in February to $298.1 million
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit in February widened by 8.4 percent, reaching $298.1 million, according to the latest data released on…
‘Widening current account deficit’: Analysts warn of drop in remittances amid Middle East conflict
March 3, 2026
‘Widening current account deficit’: Analysts warn of drop in remittances amid Middle East conflict
KARACHI: The escalating Middle East conflict threatens to drop Pakistan’s remittances by 10 % to 15%, analysts warn, potentially widening…
Govt mulls options to tackle impending gas crisis
March 3, 2026
Govt mulls options to tackle impending gas crisis
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s energy authorities are exploring options to manage a potential gas shortfall after QatarEnergy halted LNG production following missile…
Punjab govt to impose 0.90% cess on import, export of goods
March 3, 2026
Punjab govt to impose 0.90% cess on import, export of goods
The Government of Punjab has decided to impose 0.90 percent cess on imports and exports of goods, it was reported…
What is SMEDA’s banana fibre project and what it means for Pakistan?
March 3, 2026
What is SMEDA’s banana fibre project and what it means for Pakistan?
LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and other partners,…
Gold falls to Rs549,962 per tola after Rs13,900 drop in Pakistan
March 3, 2026
Gold falls to Rs549,962 per tola after Rs13,900 drop in Pakistan
KARACHI: After witnessing record highs in both international and domestic markets, gold prices have registered a significant decline. In Pakistan,…