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PSM Losses Hit Rs79.3 Billion Despite 11-Year Shutdown

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), shut since June 2015, has piled up losses of Rs79.3 billion in the three fiscal years from 2023-24 to 2025-26, according...

Rice shipments rise 20% to record high, earn $392m in July-August

Pakistan’s rice shipments reached a record 655,000 tonnes in July and August 2026, the first two months of the current financial year, according to data...

Russia Shows Growing Interest for Pakistani Seafood Products

Pakistani seafood exporters are finding new opportunities in Russia after receiving positive feedback from buyers at a major seafood show in Saint Petersburg. Seagreen Enterprises...

Pakistan, EU Sign €65m Grants for Investment, Clean Energy and Justice

Pakistan and the European Union formalised three grant agreements totalling €65 million (about Rs 20.64 billion) on 21 September 2026. The deals support programmes aimed...

Pakistan Explores Battery Swapping for Electric Bikes and Rickshaws

A fresh analysis published on 21 September 2026 points to battery swapping as a practical way to speed up electric vehicle adoption in Pakistan. The...

Pakistan Opens First 400MW Power Wheeling Auction for Large Consumers

Pakistan has opened bidding for its first competitive electricity wheeling auction, offering 400 megawatts in the initial phase. The Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO)...

Suzuki Begins Shipping Made-in-Pakistan Alto to Brunei

Pak Suzuki Motor Company has started exporting the Suzuki Alto, manufactured in Pakistan, to Brunei Darussalam. The move marks an important step for the country’s...

Quetta to Get 17 Additional Electric Buses for Green Bus Service

Quetta is preparing to expand its public transport network with 17 new electric buses. The vehicles will join the city’s Green Bus Service and help...

Pakistan’s Central Bank Reserves Climb to Historic $21.4 Billion

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan have risen to a new all-time high of $21.4 billion. The figure was recorded...

Rs 50 Million Endowment Fund Announced for KP Women Businesses

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has set up a Rs 50 million endowment fund to help women start and grow their own businesses. The announcement was...

National Foods Profit Jumps More Than Six Times to Rs 26.39 Billion

National Foods Limited has reported a strong rise in its full-year results. The company’s consolidated profit for the year ended 30 June 2026 reached Rs...

“Libraries on Wheels” Project to Bring Books and Tablets to Students in Lahore

Lahore is preparing to start a new “Libraries on Wheels” programme that will bring books and digital learning tools directly to government schools. Officials have...

Nora NEO and METRO Electric Cars Coming to Pakistan Under Rs 30 Lakh

Nora is getting ready to introduce two new electric vehicles in Pakistan called the NEO and the METRO. Both models are expected to cost less...

Pakistan’s Growing EV Market Features Evee S1 Air Scooter

Pakistan’s electric two-wheeler market continues to expand, with models like the Evee S1 Air offering practical options for city riders looking to cut fuel costs....

Pakistan Prepares Virtual Grid System for Battery-Powered Future

Pakistan is preparing new rules that will let households and businesses produce their own electricity and store it for later use. Federal Energy Minister Awais...

Pakistan Textile Exports Fall to $1.43 Billion in August 2026

Pakistan’s textile industry saw lower export earnings in August 2026 after a stronger July. Official data from the State Bank of Pakistan show that textile...

Pakistan Freelancers Earn $352 Million in First Two Months of FY27

Pakistani freelancers earned a total of $352 million from online work during July and August 2026. This marks a solid 44 percent rise compared with...

US Tops Pakistan Export Markets as August Shipments Hit $524 Million

The United States stayed Pakistan’s biggest buyer of goods in August 2026. Official figures from the State Bank of Pakistan show that shipments to America...

Pakistan Eyes Another ¥5.45 Billion From China’s Bond Market

Pakistan plans to raise more money from China’s bond market under an already approved programme. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the country still has a...

Pakistan’s Trade Deficit With Saudi Arabia Narrows in FY2026-27

Pakistan’s trade gap with Saudi Arabia narrowed during the opening months of the current fiscal year. The improvement came mainly because the value of goods...

Pakistan’s First Panda Bond Wins International Award

Pakistan has received international recognition for its first sustainable sovereign bond issued in China’s domestic market. The country was given the Pioneer Sustainable Sovereign Panda...

Suzuki Alto Tops Pakistan Car Market for Another Month

The Suzuki Alto once again topped Pakistan’s passenger-car sales chart in August 2026. The popular small hatchback sold 5,339 units, keeping its place as the...

Car and Pickup Sales Rise 20% Year-on-Year in August According to PAMA

Sales of passenger cars and pickups in Pakistan rose 20 percent year-on-year in August 2026, reaching 15,558 units. The increase was driven mainly by stronger...

Exports to America Drive $480m Surplus for Pakistan in Just Two Months

Pakistan earned a trade surplus of about $480 million with the United States in the first two months of the current fiscal year. Exports to...

Could Apple’s New Pakistan Appointment Lead to Local iPhone Production?

Apple has appointed Salman Dar as its head of government affairs for Pakistan. In this role, he will handle the company’s dealings with local regulators,...

KP Education Dept Creates First AI and Digital Initiative Unit

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has taken a notable step in modernising its education system. The provincial Elementary and Secondary Education Department has formed Pakistan’s first AI and...

Sales Tax on Local Hybrids Cut to 18% from 25% Officially

Pakistan’s government has given a welcome tax break to buyers of locally made hybrid cars. The sales tax on hybrid electric vehicles assembled in the...

PSM Losses Hit Rs79.3 Billion Despite 11-Year Shutdown

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Rice shipments rise 20% to record high, earn $392m in July-August

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Russia Shows Growing Interest for Pakistani Seafood Products

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Pakistan, EU Sign €65m Grants for Investment, Clean Energy and Justice

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Pakistan Explores Battery Swapping for Electric Bikes and Rickshaws

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Pakistan Opens First 400MW Power Wheeling Auction for Large Consumers

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Suzuki Begins Shipping Made-in-Pakistan Alto to Brunei

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Quetta to Get 17 Additional Electric Buses for Green Bus Service

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Pakistan’s Central Bank Reserves Climb to Historic $21.4 Billion

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Rs 50 Million Endowment Fund Announced for KP Women Businesses

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National Foods Profit Jumps More Than Six Times to Rs 26.39 Billion

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“Libraries on Wheels” Project to Bring Books and Tablets to Students in Lahore

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Nora NEO and METRO Electric Cars Coming to Pakistan Under Rs 30 Lakh

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Pakistan’s Growing EV Market Features Evee S1 Air Scooter

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Pakistan Prepares Virtual Grid System for Battery-Powered Future

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Pakistan Textile Exports Fall to $1.43 Billion in August 2026

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Pakistan Freelancers Earn $352 Million in First Two Months of FY27

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US Tops Pakistan Export Markets as August Shipments Hit $524 Million

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Pakistan Eyes Another ¥5.45 Billion From China’s Bond Market

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Pakistan’s Trade Deficit With Saudi Arabia Narrows in FY2026-27

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Pakistan’s First Panda Bond Wins International Award

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Suzuki Alto Tops Pakistan Car Market for Another Month

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Car and Pickup Sales Rise 20% Year-on-Year in August According to PAMA

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Exports to America Drive $480m Surplus for Pakistan in Just Two Months

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Could Apple’s New Pakistan Appointment Lead to Local iPhone Production?

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KP Education Dept Creates First AI and Digital Initiative Unit

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Sales Tax on Local Hybrids Cut to 18% from 25% Officially

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Pakistan Auto Industry Flags High Costs and Limited Market Access Amid New Policy Push

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Pakistani MG Cars Head to Bangladesh as Export Plans Advance

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Pakistan’s Iran Imports Reach $248 Million in First Two Months of FY 2026-27

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Pakistan Eyes $50 Billion IT Export; Focus Turns to Skills and Connectivity

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NEPRA Approves $58 Billion Power Plan Through 2035 Amid Reservations

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Pakistan, Qatar Explore Trade Routes Linking to Turkey and Europe

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Pakistan Signs Formal Long-Term Deals for Karachi Nuclear Plants K-2 and K-3

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Salaried Class Pays Rs91 Billion in Tax, 225% More Than Property Sector

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Pakistan Advances Rs37 Billion PakSat-2 Communication Satellite Project

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Pakistan Cement Sector Hits Rs100 Billion Profit Milestone

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Pakistan’s Total Forex Reserves Reach $23.72 Billion

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Planning Commission Seeks Industry Boost to Hit 4.5% Growth in FY27

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Mobile Phone Import Duties Reduced by 20% for FY2026-27

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PAMA Warns Lower Car Tariffs Could Hit Local Manufacturers

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Brent Crude Climbs Past $100 For The First Time as Middle East Tensions Rise

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Government Approves Additional 200,000 Tonnes of Sugar for Export

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Pakistan’s Remittances Rise 16.5% to $3.65 Billion in August

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Pakistan’s Auto Sector Set for Major Changes Under New 2026-31 Policy

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Pakistan Eyes Japanese Investment in Mining and Mineral Projects

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Pakistan Raises Export Financing Limit to Rs1.5 Trillion

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Pakistan’s Net-Metered Solar Capacity Soars from 190 MW to Nearly 7,000 MW

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K-Electric Invests Rs15 Billion to Upgrade Karachi’s Industrial Power Network

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Pakistan Pipeline Project Seeks Quick Recovery of $432 Million Investment

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Chery Master to Launch 400 km Range Electric Car in Pakistan

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Pakistan Begins Vehicle Exports to Bangladesh Under New Agreement for the First Time

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Pakistan Ranks 17th Among 101 Economies in Business Entry Ranking

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Govt Clears Over 11,000 Pending Net-Metering Cases to Boost Solar Energy

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Punjab Launches First AI Hub and Intelligence Fusion Centre

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Seafood Exports Reach New High of $0.57 Billion in FY26

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Hubco Confirms Delay in $150m BYD Assembly Plant Launch

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3P Pakistan 2026 Exhibition Opens in Lahore with 650 Companies

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NEPRA Mandates Battery Storage for 800MW Solar and Wind Auction

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Pakistani Firm ‘Oilboy’ Targets 70 Fast EV Chargers by 2027

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Pakistan Solar PV Capacity Hits Estimated 17.4 Gigawatts

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SBP Reserves Gain $19 Million, Reach $17.12 Billion

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Pakistan’s Cotton Arrivals Reach 1.7 Million Bales This Season

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OGDCL Finds New Oil and Gas at Bobi Field in Sindh

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Pakistan Speeds Up Rs24.9 Billion Gilgit-Baltistan Solar Project

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World Bank Prepares $300 Million Financing Plan to Boost Pakistan’s Investment and Jobs

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Pakistan Plans Integrated Oil City at Hub with Offshore Mooring and Storage

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Pakistan Raises Record $3 Billion in Biggest-Ever Global Bond Sale

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Pakistan, Russia Sign Freight Deal to Boost Rail Trade Links

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Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution for Local Solar Panel and Battery Production

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Pakistan Cement Despatches Fall 0.7% YoY to 4.039 Million Tons in August

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Pakistan Bank Deposits Rise 13.9% YoY to Rs 39.05 Trillion in July

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Pakistan Manufacturing Sector Shows Signs of Recovery in August

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Indus Motor Company Reports 33% Growth in Unit Sales

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Sindh Cabinet Approves Longer Tax Relief for Electric Vehicles

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Pakistan-Saudi Deal Opens Path for $3 Billion Agri Exports in Two Years

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Sindh to Distribute Pink Electric Scooties to Women in Mirpurkhas

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World Bank Approves $375.9 Million to Modernise Pakistan’s Power Grid

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Pakistan’s EV Shift Slows Due to Limited Charging Network

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Pakistan Prepares New Policies to Boost Local Manufacturing

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Suzuki Marks Milestone with Pakistan-Produced Alto and Every in Brunei

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Launches Merit-Based EV Bike Plan for Women

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Pakistan’s Biggest Early Debt Clearance Hits Rs 1.2 Trillion

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Pakistan Diesel Imports Fall to Lowest Level in Three Years

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Engro Holdings Profit Jumps 79% to Rs 18.6 Billion in H1 2026

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Jazz Leads Pakistan’s 5G Rollout with 1,000 Sites and Major Spectrum Boost

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Pakistan’s 5 Oil Refineries Set for $6 Billion Modernisation

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Pakistan IT Industry Warns Draft Data Policy Could Hurt Exporters and Freelancers

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Planning Minister Highlights $7 Trillion Minerals, Calls Political Stability Key

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Pakistani Edible Oil Firm Targets $25M Exports with IPO and Middle East Push

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SBP Plans to Replace Rs10 Note with Coin Over High Printing Costs

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Pakistan EV Goals Face Funding and Infrastructure Challenges: SBP

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Used Vehicle Imports Drop to 36,755 Units in FY26

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Hutchison Ports Pakistan to Add Over 70 Electric Trucks at Karachi Terminal

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Pakistan Targets Rs 380 Million Yearly Savings with New Coal Buying Rules

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Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing Rebounds with 5% Growth in FY26

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Local Factories Meet 97% of Pakistan’s Mobile Demand in July 2026

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China Harbour Engineering Proposes $522m Plan for Keti Bunder Port

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Nestlé Pakistan Sales Rise 5.7% to Rs 107 Billion in H1 2026

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11 Groups Bid for 51–100% Stake in GEPCO

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