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Levy on competitive power plants increased to Rs1,406 MBTU
April 29, 2026
Levy on competitive power plants increased to Rs1,406 MBTU
The federal government on Wednesday increased levy on competitive power plants to Rs1,406 per MBTU under the Off the Grid…
Energy prices may surge by up to 24pc in 2026, WB warns
April 29, 2026
Energy prices may surge by up to 24pc in 2026, WB warns
Middle East tensions are expected to drive a significant increase in global energy prices, the World Bank reported. According to…
Pakistan likely to issue crypto licenses to exchange companies
April 29, 2026
Pakistan likely to issue crypto licenses to exchange companies
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Crypto Council Chief Executive Officer Bilal bin Saqib has indicated plans to issue licenses to exchanges companies for…
PSX registers gains amid optimism over IMF loan tranche
April 29, 2026
PSX registers gains amid optimism over IMF loan tranche
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened in positive territory amid hopes for release of funds by the International Monetary…
SBP relaxes mortgage rules under Wazir-e-Azam’s Apna Ghar Program
April 29, 2026
SBP relaxes mortgage rules under Wazir-e-Azam’s Apna Ghar Program
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has eased prudential requirements for housing finance under the government’s “Wazir-e-Azam’s Apna Ghar Program-Ghar…
SBP raises policy rate by 1 percent to 11.5 percent amid inflation pressures
April 27, 2026
SBP raises policy rate by 1 percent to 11.5 percent amid inflation pressures
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has increased the policy rate by 100 basic points to 11.50 percent. The State…
IMF Executive Board to review Pakistan’s $1.2 billion disbursement on May 8
April 27, 2026
IMF Executive Board to review Pakistan’s $1.2 billion disbursement on May 8
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to meet on May 8 to decide on the…
PM takes notice of Transparency International’s complaint against SNGPL
April 27, 2026
PM takes notice of Transparency International’s complaint against SNGPL
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of a complaint forwarded by Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) against the Sui Northern…
Big relief for patients as prices for 35 life-saving medicines approved
April 27, 2026
Big relief for patients as prices for 35 life-saving medicines approved
After a delay of two years, the federal government has finally completed a key stage in medicine pricing by approving…
India and New Zealand sign free trade deal
April 27, 2026
India and New Zealand sign free trade deal
India and New Zealand signed a free trade deal on Monday as they seek to boost exports amid global economic…