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ADB says Pakistan’s economy grew at 3.7% in FY26
July 9, 2026
ADB says Pakistan’s economy grew at 3.7% in FY26
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Thursday that Pakistan’s economy grew at 3.7% in fiscal year 2025-26, supported by…
Suthra Punjab under scrutiny over wage complaints, financial mismanagement
July 9, 2026
Suthra Punjab under scrutiny over wage complaints, financial mismanagement
LAHORE: The Punjab government’s flagship Suthra Punjab Project, launched to modernize waste management and improve sanitation across the province, is…
MoU signed for Rs972m livelihood schemes at Diamer Basha Dam Project
July 9, 2026
MoU signed for Rs972m livelihood schemes at Diamer Basha Dam Project
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Diamer Basha Dam Project, WAPDA and District Administration, Diamer for implementation of…
Workers’ remittances rise 8.6% to $41.6bn in FY26
July 9, 2026
Workers’ remittances rise 8.6% to $41.6bn in FY26
Workers’ remittances rose 8.6% to $41.6 billion in fiscal year 2025-26, while monthly inflows eased in June after a sharp…
Lahore deploys five women-only Speedo buses on Metro route
July 9, 2026
Lahore deploys five women-only Speedo buses on Metro route
LAHORE: The Punjab Transport Department has launched dedicated buses for women using Lahore’s Metro Bus Service as part of efforts…
PSX extends losing streak for third consecutive session
July 9, 2026
PSX extends losing streak for third consecutive session
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under pressure on Thursday, with bearish sentiment continuing for the third straight trading…
NA panel tells Food Security Ministry to expedite export of potatoes to Russia
July 8, 2026
NA panel tells Food Security Ministry to expedite export of potatoes to Russia
The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research on Wednesday directed the Ministry of National Food Security…
NEPRA raises electricity tariff by 34 paisa per unit under May fuel cost adjustment
July 8, 2026
NEPRA raises electricity tariff by 34 paisa per unit under May fuel cost adjustment
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased electricity tariffs by 34 paisa per unit for consumers across Pakistan,…
CM Maryam unveils two schemes for safe homes in Punjab
July 8, 2026
CM Maryam unveils two schemes for safe homes in Punjab
After Kahna’s tragic incident, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz introduced two schemes ‘Apna Ghar Mehfooz Ghar” for which Rs5,00,000 loan…
Fesco bans correction of bills of protected consumers
July 8, 2026
Fesco bans correction of bills of protected consumers
Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has banned correction of bills of protected consumers, it was reported on Wednesday. According to…