Business
Pakistan to reopen all border, transit routes with Afghanistan
August 8, 2026
Pakistan to reopen all border, transit routes with Afghanistan
A decision has been taken to reopen all border crossings and transit routes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, following a meeting…
Govt earmarks Rs10 billion for export-oriented industries
August 8, 2026
Govt earmarks Rs10 billion for export-oriented industries
Taking an important step towards increasing the country’s exports, the federal government on Saturday approved the allocation of Rs10 billion…
Govt raises petroleum levy on high-speed diesel again
August 8, 2026
Govt raises petroleum levy on high-speed diesel again
The federal government has further increased the petroleum levy on high-speed diesel by 81 paisa per litre, just 24 hours…
Bank customers’ data constitutes ‘property’, misuse may be criminal, rules LHC
August 8, 2026
Bank customers’ data constitutes ‘property’, misuse may be criminal, rules LHC
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled bank customers’ confidential data to be “property” in the eyes of the…
World food prices hit 3-year high in July as weather and war weigh, FAO says
August 8, 2026
World food prices hit 3-year high in July as weather and war weigh, FAO says
PARIS (Reuters) – World food prices rose in July to their highest in more than three years as adverse weather…
Electricity price raised by 75 paisas per unit, adding to consumers’ burden
August 8, 2026
Electricity price raised by 75 paisas per unit, adding to consumers’ burden
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an increase of 75 paisas per unit in electricity prices…
Trump administration to invest $3 billion in minerals projects to boost US defense supply chains
August 8, 2026
Trump administration to invest $3 billion in minerals projects to boost US defense supply chains
WASHINGTON: The U.S. government will invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects as part of a push to…
Russian envoy highlights growing trade and cultural ties with Pakistan
August 7, 2026
Russian envoy highlights growing trade and cultural ties with Pakistan
Russian Consul General Andrey Viktorovich Fyodorov has said that relations between Pakistan and Russia are continuing to grow stronger with…
Punjab approves reforms to private housing scheme regulations
August 7, 2026
Punjab approves reforms to private housing scheme regulations
The Punjab government has approved significant amendments to the regulations governing private housing schemes as part of its efforts to…
Punjab approves revival of loan funds for flood protection projects
August 7, 2026
Punjab approves revival of loan funds for flood protection projects
The Punjab government has approved the restoration and release of loan funds for river management and flood protection projects, paving…