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SMEDA to host first ‘Made in Pakistan’ SME cluster expo this month

SMEDA to host first ‘Made in Pakistan’ SME cluster expo this month

LAHORE: Pakistan will host first ‘Made in Pakistan: SME Cluster Showcase Expo 2026’ – a landmark exhibition which aims to…
Workers remittances surge by 10.6pc in first half of FY2026

Workers remittances surge by 10.6pc in first half of FY2026

KARACHI: Remittances from overseas Pakistanis in December 2025 reached an impressive $3.6 billion, marking a 16.5 percent year-on-year growth and…
Govt finalises draft of Mobile and Electronics Manufacturing Policy 2026–30

Govt finalises draft of Mobile and Electronics Manufacturing Policy 2026–30

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production has finalized a draft of the Mobile and Electronics Manufacturing Policy 2026–30, aimed…
PSX sees mixed activity amid cautious trading

PSX sees mixed activity amid cautious trading

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday recorded a mixed trading activity as investors seem to be cautious on…
Gold prices surge by Rs3,400 per tola

Gold prices surge by Rs3,400 per tola

KARACHI: Gold prices have surged in both international and local markets, marking a significant increase on Friday. In the global…
Oil prices gain on concerns about supply disruptions in Venezuela, Iran

Oil prices gain on concerns about supply disruptions in Venezuela, Iran

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose for a second day on Friday, set for their third weekly gain, on uncertainty about the…
Aurangzeb for close collaboration between Visa and Ministry of Finance

Aurangzeb for close collaboration between Visa and Ministry of Finance

Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, while welcoming the delegation of Visa, has appreciated its continued engagement with Pakistan’s financial…
Pakistan eyes cooperation with UAE-based business group in blockchain, AI, tokenization

Pakistan eyes cooperation with UAE-based business group in blockchain, AI, tokenization

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani officials and a high-level delegation from a UAE-based business group discussed cooperation in the tokenization of real-world assets,…
Flour prices rise across major cities amid wheat shortage concerns

Flour prices rise across major cities amid wheat shortage concerns

KARACHI: Flour prices have gone up in several cities across the country, adding to the financial strain on households already…
Nepra raises basic electricity tariff by Rs1.79 from January 1

Nepra raises basic electricity tariff by Rs1.79 from January 1

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased the average basic electricity tariff by Rs1.79 per unit from…
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