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Punjab imposes new service charges on land record
July 8, 2026
Punjab imposes new service charges on land record
The Punjab government imposed new service charges on the land records for different services with immediate effect, it was reported…
Global confidence in Pakistan’s economic reforms and fiscal stability strengthens
July 8, 2026
Global confidence in Pakistan’s economic reforms and fiscal stability strengthens
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic performance continues to improve on the back of economic reforms and effective fiscal policies, reinforcing global confidence…
Haroon Akhtar inaugurates SMEDA headquarters in Islamabad to boost SME development
July 8, 2026
Haroon Akhtar inaugurates SMEDA headquarters in Islamabad to boost SME development
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Wednesday inaugurated the new headquarters…
Pakistan Stock Exchange plunges over 4,600 points as Middle East tensions shake investor confidence
July 8, 2026
Pakistan Stock Exchange plunges over 4,600 points as Middle East tensions shake investor confidence
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp decline on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling by 4,626…
Oil climbs, bonds slide on Mideast hostilities
July 8, 2026
Oil climbs, bonds slide on Mideast hostilities
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose and bonds were sold on Wednesday as renewed fighting in the Middle East and U.S. sanctions…
PM Shehbaz directs SMEDA to facilitate credit for SMEs to boost national exports
July 7, 2026
PM Shehbaz directs SMEDA to facilitate credit for SMEs to boost national exports
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) to facilitate the provision…
Govt is focused on building a documented economy, says Aurangzeb
July 7, 2026
Govt is focused on building a documented economy, says Aurangzeb
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said that Pakistan’s economy is moving in the right…
Saudi Arabia introduces “Package Visa” to boost tourism
July 7, 2026
Saudi Arabia introduces “Package Visa” to boost tourism
Saudi Arabia has announced the introduction of a new digital facility called the “Package Visa” to promote tourism and provide…
Pakistan’s federal debt rises to Rs82 trillion by May 2026
July 7, 2026
Pakistan’s federal debt rises to Rs82 trillion by May 2026
Pakistan’s total federal government debt climbed to Rs82 trillion by the end of May 2026, increasing by Rs5.9 trillion over…
Punjab govt to enhance Cash Management Fund limit to Rs1,000 billion
July 7, 2026
Punjab govt to enhance Cash Management Fund limit to Rs1,000 billion
The Punjab government on Tuesday decided to enhance the limit of Cash Management Fund from Rs200 to Rs1,000 billion during…