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Pakistan reports current account surplus in Jan
February 18, 2026
Pakistan reports current account surplus in Jan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recorded a current account surplus of more than $120 million in January, the country’s finance adviser said on…
CPPA files plea in NEPRA for hike in power tariff
February 18, 2026
CPPA files plea in NEPRA for hike in power tariff
Electricity prices are expected to go up in the country as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) on Wednesday filed…
Gold prices in Pakistan rise again after two-day pause
February 18, 2026
Gold prices in Pakistan rise again after two-day pause
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices registered an increase in both international and domestic markets after a two-day pause. In the…
Govt slashes industrial power tariffs by around Rs4 per unit
February 17, 2026
Govt slashes industrial power tariffs by around Rs4 per unit
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has cut electricity tariffs for industrial consumers across all major categories by up to Rs4.58 per unit, offering…
Ramadan 2026: Govt announces Zakat Nisab — here’s what you need to know
February 17, 2026
Ramadan 2026: Govt announces Zakat Nisab — here’s what you need to know
KARACHI: Ahead of Ramadan 2026, the government has announced the Zakat Nisab, setting it at Rs503,529. As per the notification…
Arif Habib Group to acquire remaining PIA shares in full privatisation push
February 17, 2026
Arif Habib Group to acquire remaining PIA shares in full privatisation push
KARACHI: Arif Habib Group has announced plans to acquire the remaining 25 per cent government stake in Pakistan International Airlines…
Pharmaceutical industry holds significant growth potential: Mustafa Kamal
February 17, 2026
Pharmaceutical industry holds significant growth potential: Mustafa Kamal
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Syed Mustafa Kamal, on Monday said that Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry…
Vegetable, fruit prices up after hike in rates of petrol, diesel
February 17, 2026
Vegetable, fruit prices up after hike in rates of petrol, diesel
LAHORE: With a hike in the prices of petroleum products, rates of edibles, particularly fruits and vegetables have soared, leaving…
State-Owned Enterprises losses declining, says finance minister
February 17, 2026
State-Owned Enterprises losses declining, says finance minister
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said here on Monday that financial losses of the State-Owned…
SBP launches ‘Cyber Shield’ to protect banking system, customers
February 17, 2026
SBP launches ‘Cyber Shield’ to protect banking system, customers
KARACHI: As part of its Vision 2028 agenda, the SBP today announced the launch of “Cyber Shield – the Cyber…