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RDA funds remain fully accessible: SBP Governor
May 7, 2026
RDA funds remain fully accessible: SBP Governor
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad has clarified that overseas Pakistanis can freely withdraw money from their Roshan Digital…
Power Division unveils QR code system to show subsidy details on bills
May 7, 2026
Power Division unveils QR code system to show subsidy details on bills
The Power Division on Thursday announced that electricity distribution companies have introduced a new mechanism to ensure transparency and facilitate…
SECP announces records monthly company registrations in April
May 7, 2026
SECP announces records monthly company registrations in April
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has reported a record surge in company registrations, with April 2026 marking…
Increase in import bill widened trade deficit in April 2026, says Aurangzeb
May 7, 2026
Increase in import bill widened trade deficit in April 2026, says Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Thursday that an increase in the country’s trade deficit was recorded in April 2026…
Govt shuts 66 more accounts under IMF plan; Rs300bn to be moved to treasury
May 7, 2026
Govt shuts 66 more accounts under IMF plan; Rs300bn to be moved to treasury
The federal government has closed the bank accounts of 66 more state-run institutions as part of the implementation of IMF…
PSX soars past 173,000 as bull run gathers pace
May 7, 2026
PSX soars past 173,000 as bull run gathers pace
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange continued its upward surge on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index jumping more than 1,480…
Govt restricts private OMCs from importing high-speed diesel
May 7, 2026
Govt restricts private OMCs from importing high-speed diesel
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has restricted private oil marketing companies (OMCs) from importing high-speed diesel (HSD), permitting only Pakistan State…
Govt plans BISP-linked electricity subsidy model from January 2027
May 7, 2026
Govt plans BISP-linked electricity subsidy model from January 2027
ISLAMABAD: The government has finalised a plan to replace the existing electricity subsidy regime with a targeted support system under…
US President Trump’s renewed trade war with China
May 7, 2026
US President Trump’s renewed trade war with China
BEIJING: US President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in May on his first visit to…
Gold prices surge sharply in global, local markets
May 7, 2026
Gold prices surge sharply in global, local markets
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a sharp increase in both international and local markets. In the international bullion market, the price…