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SMEDA to host first ‘Made in Pakistan’ SME cluster expo this month
January 9, 2026
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
January 9, 2026
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
January 9, 2026
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
January 9, 2026
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
January 9, 2026
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
January 9, 2026
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
January 8, 2026
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
January 8, 2026
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
January 8, 2026
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
January 8, 2026
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…