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Pakistan emerges as World’s third-largest rice exporter, marking a strong start to 2026
January 19, 2026
Pakistan emerges as World’s third-largest rice exporter, marking a strong start to 2026
In terms of agricultural trade, Pakistan has started 2026 on a high note, surpassing Vietnam in December 2025 to become…
Solar panel prices surge across Pakistan amid rising demand
January 19, 2026
Solar panel prices surge across Pakistan amid rising demand
Solar panel prices in Pakistan have surged sharply with imported Chinese panels becoming significantly more expensive due to higher global…
Delay in Govt wheat supply raises fears of flour price hike
January 19, 2026
Delay in Govt wheat supply raises fears of flour price hike
KARACHI: The wheat and flour price crisis in Karachi shows no signs of easing, as delays in the supply of…
SBP to hold first monetary policy meeting of 2026 on Jan 26
January 19, 2026
SBP to hold first monetary policy meeting of 2026 on Jan 26
KARACHI: A large majority of market participants expect the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to cut interest rates at its…
World markets face fresh jolt as Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Greenland
January 19, 2026
World markets face fresh jolt as Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Greenland
LONDON: Global markets face a fresh bout of volatility this week after President Donald Trump vowed to slap tariffs on…
World Bank seeks concrete power reforms ahead of major funding in Pakistan
January 16, 2026
World Bank seeks concrete power reforms ahead of major funding in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has urged Pakistan to pursue a results-driven approach for seeking a multibillion-dollar loan over the…
Pakistan seeks UAE debt rollover and lower interest
January 16, 2026
Pakistan seeks UAE debt rollover and lower interest
Pakistan has formally asked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to extend repayment of $2.5 billion in loans for two years…
New trade deal cuts tariff and boosts Taiwan’s chip exports to US
January 16, 2026
New trade deal cuts tariff and boosts Taiwan’s chip exports to US
WASHINGTON: The US and Taiwan clinched a trade deal that cuts tariffs on many of the semiconductor powerhouse’s exports, directs…
Here’s how much federal government collected in taxes during FY2025
January 16, 2026
Here’s how much federal government collected in taxes during FY2025
ISLAMABAD: The federal government collected more than Rs13 trillion in taxes and levies during the fiscal year 2025, according to…
Consumers deprived of relief as govt raises petroleum levy by up to Rs4.62
January 16, 2026
Consumers deprived of relief as govt raises petroleum levy by up to Rs4.62
The federal government has raised the petroleum levy (PL) on petrol by Rs4.62 per litre and Re0.80 on high-speed diesel,…