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ADB approves additional $48 million loan for Pakistan
November 26, 2025
ADB approves additional $48 million loan for Pakistan
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an additional $48 million loan for the Balochistan Water Resources Development Sector…
Pakistan, US firms launch joint venture to develop critical minerals
November 26, 2025
Pakistan, US firms launch joint venture to develop critical minerals
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani private company Himalayan Earth Exploration (HEE) and an American listed company Nova Minerals Limited recently formed a joint…
Barrick committed to Reko Diq copper project, says interim CEO
November 26, 2025
Barrick committed to Reko Diq copper project, says interim CEO
Barrick Mining Corp remains committed to its Reko Diq copper mine in Pakistan, one of the world’s largest undeveloped deposits…
Gold market plagued by informality, price manipulation; CCP proposes major reforms
November 26, 2025
Gold market plagued by informality, price manipulation; CCP proposes major reforms
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s gold market remains largely undocumented, opaque and vulnerable to price manipulation, according to a new assessment study released…
Pakistan’s unemployment rate rises to 7.1% in last five years: survey
November 26, 2025
Pakistan’s unemployment rate rises to 7.1% in last five years: survey
ISLAMABAD: Amid prevailing socio-economic woes faced by the country, unemployment is emerging as another challenge reflecting a hike in the…
Chinese company to build Industrial Park in Punjab SEZ
November 26, 2025
Chinese company to build Industrial Park in Punjab SEZ
An investment accord was signed between Sino Pak Tech Industry Private and Punjab Ministry of Industries and Trade, after which…
FBR launches audits of doctors, beauty parlours, paint sector
November 26, 2025
FBR launches audits of doctors, beauty parlours, paint sector
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday decided to intensify audits across multiple sectors to widen the tax net,…
Oil stabilises after Ukraine peace talks push prices to one-month lows
November 26, 2025
Oil stabilises after Ukraine peace talks push prices to one-month lows
BEIJING: Oil prices recovered slightly on Wednesday, after dipping to one-month lows in the previous session amid signs that Ukraine…
Govt rolls out reforms to stabilise economy, boost growth
November 25, 2025
Govt rolls out reforms to stabilise economy, boost growth
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has introduced several major policy measures aimed at boosting the economy, supporting exporters and providing relief…
World Bank team briefed on progress of funded projects
November 25, 2025
World Bank team briefed on progress of funded projects
HYDERABAD: The World Bank’s Task Team Leader Francois Onymes has emphasised on the need for coordinated efforts among all institutions…