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Will Pakistan phase out Rs5,000 note? SBP governor says new designs, polymer currency under review
February 4, 2026
Will Pakistan phase out Rs5,000 note? SBP governor says new designs, polymer currency under review
ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad on Tuesday dismissed reports of plans to phase out the Rs5,000…
Pakistan exports touched $3 billion in January
February 4, 2026
Pakistan exports touched $3 billion in January
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan crossed a historic milestone in January as exports exceeded $3 billion for the first time, reflecting improved trade…
PIA announces 10pc fare discount for passengers traveling from Paris to Pakistan
February 4, 2026
PIA announces 10pc fare discount for passengers traveling from Paris to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a 10% special fare discount for passengers traveling from Paris to various cities…
PSX surpasses 188,000 points as easing geopolitical tensions boost investor confidence
February 4, 2026
PSX surpasses 188,000 points as easing geopolitical tensions boost investor confidence
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its bullish trend on Wednesday as investor confidence has boosted following an ease in…
Gold prices surge again, tola hits Rs529,000 in Pakistan
February 4, 2026
Gold prices surge again, tola hits Rs529,000 in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan and international markets recorded a significant increase on Wednesday. According to the All Pakistan Saraf…
Oil prices extend gains on fears of escalating tensions in Mideast
February 4, 2026
Oil prices extend gains on fears of escalating tensions in Mideast
TOKYO: Oil prices rose on Wednesday, extending the previous day’s gains, after the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone and…
UAE rolls over $2 billion loan to Pakistan for one month
February 3, 2026
UAE rolls over $2 billion loan to Pakistan for one month
ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to roll over Pakistan’s $2 billion loan for a period of one…
Finance minister pledges support for KP’s financial claims
February 3, 2026
Finance minister pledges support for KP’s financial claims
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of full cooperation in securing its legitimate financial claims under…
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar approves second cycle of HBFC privatization
February 3, 2026
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar approves second cycle of HBFC privatization
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCoP) on Tuesday to review the…
NEPRA to hear applications for electricity price hike in second quarterly adjustment
February 3, 2026
NEPRA to hear applications for electricity price hike in second quarterly adjustment
Electricity consumers across Pakistan may face an increase in electricity tariffs as distribution companies have submitted applications to NEPRA for…