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3,000 new wheat lines enter field trials in Pakistan
January 8, 2026
3,000 new wheat lines enter field trials in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has moved around 3,000 newly developed wheat lines into field evaluation after accelerating early-stage breeding through a speed…
Smuggling bid foiled, non-customs paid vehicles worth Rs158m seized in Quetta
January 8, 2026
Smuggling bid foiled, non-customs paid vehicles worth Rs158m seized in Quetta
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) said that Customs Enforcement Quetta have foiled smuggling bid and seized smuggled non-customs paid vehicles…
Trial run of Pakistan-Iran ferry service next week
January 8, 2026
Trial run of Pakistan-Iran ferry service next week
A trial run of a ferry service between Karachi and Chahbahar, Iran, will take place next week, it was reported…
Gold prices in Pakistan continue to drop for the second consecutive day
January 8, 2026
Gold prices in Pakistan continue to drop for the second consecutive day
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan continued their downward trend for the second consecutive day, with the price of gold falling…
Oil prices rise after US inventory draw, Venezuela in focus
January 8, 2026
Oil prices rise after US inventory draw, Venezuela in focus
TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Thursday after two days of declines, as a larger-than-expected draw in US crude inventories provided…
Govt to exit sugar sector under IMF deal, market forces to control
January 7, 2026
Govt to exit sugar sector under IMF deal, market forces to control
In a major policy shift linked to reforms agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the government has decided…
Sajwani business delegation calls on Finance Minister Aurangzeb
January 7, 2026
Sajwani business delegation calls on Finance Minister Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan is actively engaging credible international partners to evaluate new technologies that can strengthen…
How US attack on Venezuela changes global oil trade
January 7, 2026
How US attack on Venezuela changes global oil trade
How US attack on Venezuela changes global oil trade By taking military action against Venezuela and capturing President Nicolas Maduro,…
Govt plans to shift gas burden to consumers without raising prices
January 7, 2026
Govt plans to shift gas burden to consumers without raising prices
ISLAMABAD: Despite keeping gas prices unchanged, the government is preparing to pass on the financial burden to consumers through other…
Pakistan Stock Exchange hits another milestone, crosses 187,000 points
January 7, 2026
Pakistan Stock Exchange hits another milestone, crosses 187,000 points
KARACHI: Investor confidence continued to strengthen as the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its record-breaking rally, crossing yet another historic…