Pakistan Revives $6 Billion Refinery Upgrade Plan Amid Energy Pressures
Pakistan is accelerating efforts to revive a long-delayed $6 billion refinery upgrade initiative as rising global oil volatility highlights the…
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Sea Link Group Acquires Stake in Major Pakistan Container Terminal Operator
Pakistan’s maritime and logistics sector is witnessing a notable development as Pakistan International Container Terminal Limited (PICT) has been officially…
Senate Panel Backs Technical Allowance for Engineers Across Pakistan
In a significant development for the country’s engineering community, the Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology has recommended the…
KP Government Launches Nakband to Alawara Road Project to Boost Local Connectivity in Kohat
In a move aimed at strengthening regional infrastructure, Aftab Alam, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, officially…
6 Stocks Help PSX Stage Strong April Recovery as Volatility Dominates Market Sentiment
Pakistan’s equity market witnessed a sharp but uneven recovery in April 2026 as the benchmark index posted strong gains despite…
How to Apply for Rs. 1 Lac Assistance Under Punjab Rahmat Card Program
The Punjab government has introduced the Rahmat Card Program to extend financial relief to vulnerable segments of society, particularly widows…
Attock Refinery Posts Second-Highest Profit as Fuel Prices Surge in FY26
Attock Refinery Limited (PSX: ATRL) has reported a remarkable financial performance for the third quarter of FY26, posting its second-highest…
Pump Owners Seek Rs. 82.5 Billion Relief Amid War-Driven Fuel Crisis
Pakistan’s fuel retail sector is facing mounting financial strain as petrol pump owners and oil marketing companies (OMCs) push for…
State Bank of Pakistan Raises Interest Rate to 11.5% Amid Economic Pressures
The State Bank of Pakistan has increased the policy rate by 100 basis points, bringing it to 11.5 percent following…
Petrol and Diesel Prices Rise Sharply as Government Raises Taxes Under IMF Programme
Fuel prices in Pakistan have surged once again after the government increased petrol and diesel rates by Rs. 26.77 per…
Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Expected in Islamabad Amid Intensifying Diplomatic Activity
A high-level Iranian delegation is likely to arrive in Islamabad tonight, signaling a fresh wave of diplomatic engagement in the…
Kyrgyz Shipment Enters Pakistan via China Route, Marking New Regional Trade Shift
Pakistan has received its first commercial shipment from Kyrgyzstan through a newly activated trade corridor that passes via China, marking…
Beko Invests $20 Million in Dawlance to Upgrade Manufacturing Capabilities in Pakistan
Beko, a subsidiary of Koç Holding, has announced a $20 million investment to modernize the manufacturing infrastructure of Dawlance. The…
FIA and Customs Launch Joint Probe Into Disappearance of 400kg Silver Consignment
Pakistan’s law enforcement and revenue agencies are investigating a high-profile case involving the alleged disappearance and tampering of a large…
Pakistan Budget 2026-27 Likely to Offer Limited Relief for Salaried Class Amid IMF Conditions
Pakistan’s upcoming federal budget for 2026-27 is expected to bring only modest relief for salaried individuals, while introducing stricter fiscal…