Category: Business
CCP Approves Merger of Cyan Limited and DH Partners into Dawood Lawrencepur
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for the merger of Cyan Limited and DH Partners Limited into…
FBR Grants Intelligence Wing Expanded Powers to Crack Down on Tax Evasion
The Federal Board of Revenue has empowered its intelligence wing with enhanced authority to pursue cases of tax evasion and…
Maersk Increases Emergency Surcharge on Pakistan–West Africa Shipping Routes from April 2026
Global shipping leader A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced a rise in its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) for shipments originating…
Pakistan-Bound Oil Tanker Successfully Passes Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Regional Tensions
An oil tanker carrying crude oil to Pakistan has successfully passed through the strategic Strait of Hormuz and is now…
PIA Losses Reach Rs. 500 Billion as Government Pushes Privatization Plan
Pakistan’s national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines, has accumulated losses of nearly Rs. 500 billion between 2015 and 2023, according…
Punjab Launches Climate Leadership Development Internship Program for Young Graduates
The Government of Punjab, Pakistan has introduced the Chief Minister Punjab Climate Leadership Development Internship Program, offering young graduates an…
Global Diesel Prices Cross $140 Per Barrel, Highest Level Since 2022 Energy Crisis
International diesel prices have surged past $140 per barrel, reaching levels not seen since the global energy shock triggered by…
Bitcoin Surges to Highest Level Since US-Israel Conflict with Iran
Bitcoin climbed sharply on Friday, reaching nearly a two-week high amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The cryptocurrency…
US Embassy Extends Visa Appointment Suspension in Pakistan Until March 20
The United States Embassy in Islamabad has announced an extension of the suspension of visa appointments across Pakistan, affecting both…
IPL-Linked Franchise Sunrisers Leeds Signs Pakistani Spinner Abrar Ahmed for £190,000 in The Hundred
Pakistani leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed has made headlines after being signed by Sunrisers Leeds, an IPL-owned franchise, at The Hundred auction…
Middle East Conflict Could Push Pakistan’s Inflation to 17% and Widen Trade Deficit: PIDE Report
Escalating tensions in the Middle East could trigger serious economic challenges for Pakistan, particularly if the conflict disrupts global oil…
Pakistan Nears IMF Agreement to Revise FBR Tax Collection Target for FY26
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund are reportedly close to finalizing a revised tax collection target for the current fiscal…
PAC Raises Alarm Over Billions Lost in Alleged Property Fraud Linked to CDA Land Deals
Pakistan’s Public Accounts Committee raised serious concerns over alleged corruption and financial irregularities involving land transactions managed by the Capital…
Karachi Inaugurates Upgraded Jinnah Bridge Following Rehabilitation Work
Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab inaugurated the completion of the improvement and rehabilitation project for Jinnah Bridge in District Keamari.…
Global Oil Prices Plunge After Trump Signals Possible De-Escalation in Middle East Conflict
International oil prices witnessed a sharp decline after Donald Trump hinted at a possible “conditional de-escalation” from the ongoing conflict…
Airlines Increase Ticket Prices in Pakistan Following Jet Fuel Price Surge
Airlines operating in Pakistan have raised ticket prices on several domestic routes after a significant increase in jet fuel costs.…
Pakistani Rupee Strengthens Against US Dollar Amid Global Turbulence
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) continued its upward momentum, closing in green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 115th consecutive…
Work Begins on Slip Road Project at Faizabad Interchange in Rawalpindi
Authorities in Rawalpindi have initiated construction work on a new slip road at the Faizabad Interchange, a move aimed at…