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Rs4.21bn collected, thousands await housing
July 29, 2026
Rs4.21bn collected, thousands await housing
The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works raised serious concerns over delays in major federal housing projects, where thousands…
PIA-style model proposed for DISCO privatisation
July 29, 2026
PIA-style model proposed for DISCO privatisation
ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed a new financial structure for the privatisation of three major power distribution companies. The plan…
SBP asked to fix banking gaps after complaints of delays and account problems
July 29, 2026
SBP asked to fix banking gaps after complaints of delays and account problems
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) came under pressure in the Senate after lawmakers raised concerns over complaints from customers,…
Nepra to impose pole rent on cable companies
July 29, 2026
Nepra to impose pole rent on cable companies
National Electricity and Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) forwarded a draft to Lahore Electricity Supply Company (Lesco) and other power distribution…
NEPRA reserves decision on plea to increase electricity tariff by Rs1.20 per unit
July 29, 2026
NEPRA reserves decision on plea to increase electricity tariff by Rs1.20 per unit
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has completed a hearing on a request to increase electricity traiffs by Rs1.20…
Maritime minister, Kazakh ambassador discuss boosting trade through Pakistani ports
July 29, 2026
Maritime minister, Kazakh ambassador discuss boosting trade through Pakistani ports
ISLAMABAD: Kazakhstan’s Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin and Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry discussed ways to expand bilateral…
Oil rises as US-Iran tension escalates after Iraq strikes, missile attack
July 29, 2026
Oil rises as US-Iran tension escalates after Iraq strikes, missile attack
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose more than $3 a barrel on Wednesday after joint ​strikes in Iraq by the United States…
PSX turns negative after early gains as KSE-100 sheds over 1,800 points
July 29, 2026
PSX turns negative after early gains as KSE-100 sheds over 1,800 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp reversal on Wednesday as the market moved into negative territory after…
Gold rates decline by Rs1,000 per tola
July 29, 2026
Gold rates decline by Rs1,000 per tola
Gold prices continued to fall in bullion markets across Pakistan on Wednesday. The latest decline provided some relief to buyers…
Pakistan eyes $20b trade with US within five years, says Ishaq Dar
July 28, 2026
Pakistan eyes $20b trade with US within five years, says Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed confidence that bilateral trade between Pakistan and the…