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Petrol prices increased by Rs2.43, diesel by Rs3.02 per litre
November 1, 2025
Petrol prices increased by Rs2.43, diesel by Rs3.02 per litre
ISLAMABAD: The government has raised the prices of petroleum products, with both petrol and high-speed diesel witnessing an upward adjustment,…
Pakistan awards 23 offshore oil exploration blocks after 18-year gap
October 31, 2025
Pakistan awards 23 offshore oil exploration blocks after 18-year gap
Pakistan has said that it has awarded 23 offshore exploration blocks to four consortia led by local energy companies, some…
FBR reports over 17% rise in tax returns filings
October 31, 2025
FBR reports over 17% rise in tax returns filings
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded a significant increase in income tax return filings for Tax Year 2025,…
Govt plans major cut in solar buyback rate to Rs11.30 per unit
October 31, 2025
Govt plans major cut in solar buyback rate to Rs11.30 per unit
ISLAMABAD: The government is reportedly planning to cut the buyback rate for solar net metering from the current Rs22 per…
Pre-bidders refuse to pay FBR taxes and CAA dues in PIA privatization process
October 31, 2025
Pre-bidders refuse to pay FBR taxes and CAA dues in PIA privatization process
ISLAMABAD: Pre-qualified bidders for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have refused to pay outstanding dues owed to the…
Govt nods to 85% increase in house rent allowance for federal employees
October 31, 2025
Govt nods to 85% increase in house rent allowance for federal employees
The federal government has approved 85 percent increase in the house rent ceiling of government employees, reported 24NewsHD TV channel…
Canada, Pakistan agree to boost bilateral economic, trade cooperation
October 31, 2025
Canada, Pakistan agree to boost bilateral economic, trade cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Canada and Pakistan agreed to strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation in potential sector of economy. His Excellency, Tarik…
PSX bounces back with nearly 2,500-point gain after recent volatility
October 31, 2025
PSX bounces back with nearly 2,500-point gain after recent volatility
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a notable recovery on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index rising by 2,496.07…
Gold prices shoot up again as global demand surges after Fed rate cut
October 31, 2025
Gold prices shoot up again as global demand surges after Fed rate cut
KARANCHI: Gold prices have once again gone through the roof as global demand picked up steam following the U.S. Federal…
Oil heads for third monthly decline as strong dollar, ample supply weigh
October 31, 2025
Oil heads for third monthly decline as strong dollar, ample supply weigh
SINGAPORE: Oil prices eased on Friday, heading for a third straight monthly decline, as a stronger dollar capped commodities gains…