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PM Shehbaz directs fast-track easy loans for SMEs to boost exports
January 5, 2026
PM Shehbaz directs fast-track easy loans for SMEs to boost exports
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has strong potential…
Rising flour prices make ‘roti’ unaffordable for poor across Pakistan
January 5, 2026
Rising flour prices make ‘roti’ unaffordable for poor across Pakistan
LAHORE: The skyrocketing price of flour has made even basic bread hard to afford for low-income families across Pakistan, with…
Pakistan’s cotton sector shows signs of recovery in 2025, PBF says
January 5, 2026
Pakistan’s cotton sector shows signs of recovery in 2025, PBF says
Pakistan’s cotton sector demonstrated a notable recovery during the 2025 season, with national cotton arrivals rising sharply on the back…
Foreign investment in Pakistan’s financial sector gains momentum in early 2026
January 5, 2026
Foreign investment in Pakistan’s financial sector gains momentum in early 2026
Pakistan’s financial sector has entered 2026 on a strong footing, recording a notable rise in foreign investment under the country’s…
Gohar Ejaz urges Pakistan to leverage economic stability for growth
January 5, 2026
Gohar Ejaz urges Pakistan to leverage economic stability for growth
ISLAMABAD: Former caretaker federal minister Gohar Ejaz said Pakistan’s currency has stabilised and called for steps to accelerate economic growth.…
FBR shifts tax cases of 63 major companies to strengthen oversight
January 5, 2026
FBR shifts tax cases of 63 major companies to strengthen oversight
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred tax cases of 63 major companies into its direct jurisdiction in…
PSX hits record high as KSE-100 crosses 183,000 points
January 5, 2026
PSX hits record high as KSE-100 crosses 183,000 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has maintained its impressive momentum on Monday, setting new records due to a positive…
Gold price increases by Rs9,200 per tola
January 5, 2026
Gold price increases by Rs9,200 per tola
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices surged sharply, pushing rates higher once again in both international and local markets. In the international bullion…
Oil slips as global supplies counter upheaval in Venezuela
January 5, 2026
Oil slips as global supplies counter upheaval in Venezuela
SINGAPORE: Oil prices drifted lower on Monday, as adequate global supplies offset concerns about supply disruptions after the United States…
LESCO recovers Rs1.5 billion from defaulters in six months
January 2, 2026
LESCO recovers Rs1.5 billion from defaulters in six months
Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), following a zero-tolerance policy, has continued its operation against electricity defaulters on the directions of Chief…