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Pakistan’s solar boom limits exposure to Middle East energy turmoil

Pakistan’s solar boom limits exposure to Middle East energy turmoil

Pakistan’s rapid solar expansion has already avoided more than $12 billion in oil and gas imports, and could save a…
Pakistan broadens Roshan Digital Account Scheme to include foreign investors

Pakistan broadens Roshan Digital Account Scheme to include foreign investors

The Government of Pakistan has decided to widen the scope of the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) initiative, now allowing foreign…
Gold prices rise to Rs 523,762 per tola in Pakistan

Gold prices rise to Rs 523,762 per tola in Pakistan

KARACHI: After a four-day pause, gold prices have risen again in both global and local markets. In the international bullion…
Lesco bans purchase of single-phase meter from market

Lesco bans purchase of single-phase meter from market

Lahore Electricity Supply Corporation (Lesco) imposed a ban on the purchase of AMI smart single-phase meter from market, it was…
Pakistan railways launches Eid special trains from Lahore to Karachi and other cities

Pakistan railways launches Eid special trains from Lahore to Karachi and other cities

Pakistan Railways has launched its special operations for the upcoming Eid holidays, with the first Eid special train departing from…
Pakistani oil tanker passes Hormuz via Iran-approved route amid tensions

Pakistani oil tanker passes Hormuz via Iran-approved route amid tensions

A crude oil tanker carrying supplies for Pakistan has successfully navigated the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz despite rising regional…
Pakistan looks forward to receiving $200m climate fund from IMF

Pakistan looks forward to receiving $200m climate fund from IMF

Pakistan is optimistic to receive $200 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the second tranche under the Climate…
Pakistan grants UAE request to export wheat products

Pakistan grants UAE request to export wheat products

Pakistan has decided to begin exporting wheat-based products, with the United Arab Emirates set to receive the first shipments. Officials…
Govt plans petrol subsidy for low-income people

Govt plans petrol subsidy for low-income people

Following a sharp increase in petroleum prices, the government has decided to provide a petrol subsidy for the country’s poorest…
Middle East tensions could slash Pakistan remittances by $3–4bln

Middle East tensions could slash Pakistan remittances by $3–4bln

Rising tensions in the Middle East threaten to impact the Pakistani economy and the livelihoods of millions of overseas Pakistanis.…
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