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ChatGPT Loses About 1.5 Million Users After OpenAI‑Pentagon AI Deal Sparks Backlash

Tens of millions of users around the world have reacted strongly after OpenAI agreed to let the U.S. Department of Defense use its AI models...

Big Boost! Pakistan Business Sentiment Hits +22% in Latest Survey

Pakistan’s business sentiment has improved sharply, according to the latest survey by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Business Confidence Index moved...

Pakistan Weighs Weekly Oil Price Reviews to Shield Consumers

The Government of Pakistan is considering changing how petrol and diesel prices are set, moving from a fortnightly schedule to weekly updates amid rising global...

APTMA Warns: Strait of Hormuz Blockade May Cut Pakistan Exports by 20%

Industry leaders in Pakistan have raised serious concerns that the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran could damage the country’s balance of...

Pakistan’s Largest Gas Supplier Reduces Industrial Supply as Middle East Tensions Disrupt LNG Trade

Pakistan’s biggest gas distribution company has announced plans to reduce gas supply to several industrial consumers due to serious disruptions in global energy trade. The...

Cotton Crisis Deepens: Pakistan Misses Target by 4.6 Million Bales

Pakistan’s cotton production for the 2025–26 season reached about 5.6 million bales, falling far short of the official target of 10.2 million bales. Latest data...

Agritech Halts Urea Production After RLNG Supply Cut, Raising Fertiliser Concerns

Agritech Limited has temporarily shut down its urea manufacturing plant after the supply of re-gasified liquefied natural gas was stopped by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines...

Pakistan Launches Mobile & Electronics Manufacturing Policy 2026–2033 to Boost Exports

Pakistan has introduced a new Mobile and Electronic Devices Manufacturing Policy for the period 2026 to 2033. The policy has been prepared by the Engineering...

Engro Holdings Expands Tower Network to Over 15,000 Sites Across Pakistan

Engro Holdings has significantly expanded its telecommunications infrastructure in Pakistan, growing its tower network to more than 15,000 sites nationwide. The company’s rapid expansion aims...

Punjab Government Moves to Set Up Dedicated Cyber Crime Investigation Unit

The Government of Punjab has announced plans to create a specialised Cyber Crime Investigation Unit to better tackle online crime and protect citizens against digital...

Pakistan Rupee Strengthens Further Against Dollar and Pound Despite Global Pressures

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) continued to show resilience in the foreign exchange market, posting gains against major currencies despite global economic uncertainty. In the latest...

Pakistan Stock Exchange Suffers Historic Drop as Global Tensions Spark Heavy Selling

Pakistan’s stock market fell sharply this week as rising geopolitical tensions around the world triggered heavy selling pressure among investors. Traders and analysts say that...

Pakistan’s Telecom Sector Records Over Rs. 1 Trillion Revenue as Broadband Users Reach 150 Million

Pakistan’s telecommunications industry reported strong growth in FY 2025, crossing the Rs. 1 trillion mark in total revenue and expanding its broadband user base to...

ARY Group Completes Deal to Acquire Nukta Digital News Platform

The ARY Group has finalised its acquisition of Nukta, a digital news platform originally backed by property tycoon Malik Riaz and founded by veteran journalist...

Pakistan Furniture Council Urges Govt to Grant Official Industry Status for Stronger Growth

The Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) has called on the federal government to officially recognise the furniture sector as an industry. According to the council’s leadership,...

Manufacturing Boom! Pakistan PMI Reaches 14-Month Peak in February

Pakistan’s manufacturing sector showed stronger growth in February 2026, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. The HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI rose to...

Pakistan’s Non-Textile Exports Fall Sharply as Engineering and Cement Sectors Show Growth

Pakistan’s exports of non-textile goods fell by about 17.32 percent in the first seven months of fiscal year 2025-26, reaching $7.286 billion, according to official...

Pakistan Climbs to 72nd in Global Startup Rankings as IT Exports Reach $1.8 Billion

Pakistan’s digital economy showed clear progress in 2025. The country’s startup ecosystem grew by nearly 12 percent last year and now ranks 72nd in the...

Pakistan’s Tax Authority Misses Target by Rs429 Billion in First Eight Months of Fiscal Year

Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has fallen short of its tax collection goals by a large amount, recording a shortfall of Rs429 billion between...

Pakistan Lowers Mortgage Rate to 5% to Help 500,000 Families Get Homes

The Government of Pakistan has announced a major change to its affordable housing program to make homeownership easier for many families. The Economic Coordination Committee...

LDA Crackdown on Illegal Commercial Properties Raises Concerns for Businesses in Lahore

The Lahore Development Authority has sealed 102 commercial properties across Lahore in a major enforcement drive against illegal commercial use. Officials said the properties were...

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Launches Digital Livestock System to Support Farmers

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has launched a new digital system to improve livestock management and support rural farmers. The Chief Minister officially introduced the...

KSE-100 Falls 830 Points Amid Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced a tough session on Friday as the main index, KSE-100, fell sharply. Investors became worried after rising tensions between...

Karachi to Host First Overseas Dubai FinTech Summit in August 2026

Pakistan is set to host the first international edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit in Karachi on 18 and 19 August 2026. The event is...

Senate Approves Virtual Assets Bill 2026 to Regulate Crypto Market in Pakistan

Pakistan has taken a major step toward regulating its digital finance sector after the Senate passed the Virtual Assets Bill 2026. The new law introduces...

KCCI Supports Trade Rule Changes to Strengthen Local Industry

The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has spoken in favor of proposed amendments to national trade regulations, saying the changes are aimed at protecting...

Pakistan’s Inflation Likely to Rise to 7.4% in February, Highest in 18 Months

Pakistan’s inflation rate is expected to increase to 7.4 percent year on year in February 2026, according to market estimates shared by Optimus Capital Management....

Pakistan’s Seafood Exports to China Reach $255 Million as Demand Grows

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Pakistan Turns to Diesel Imports as Aviation Fuel Demand Outpaces Local Production

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OGDCL Receives Another Rs. 7.725 Billion from Circular Debt Settlement

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SOCAR to Finalise Investment in Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Sector by February

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Pakistan Seeks 10-Year Extension on Iran Gas Pipeline Amid $18 Billion Arbitration Threat

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Air Link Enters Home Appliances Market Through Partnership with HISENSE

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USF and Jazz Sign Rs. 1.16 Billion Deal to Expand High-Speed Internet in Rural Pakistan

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Pakistan Receives $4.51 Billion in Foreign Assistance in First Half of FY26

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Pakistan Cotton Arrivals Show Marginal Growth as Punjab–Sindh Yield Gap Widens

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Pakistan’s Fertilizer Sector Ends 2025 with Record Urea Sales Driven by Strong December Demand

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Faisal Hills Islamabad Emerges as a Fast-Growing Investment and Living Hub by End of 2025

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Finance Minister’s Advisor Says Provinces Lag Behind Centre in Tax Collection

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JazzWorld Recognised as Top Employer in Pakistan for 2026

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Ziarat Hasan Shah Island to Be Developed as Eco-Tourism and Lifestyle Hub Near Karachi

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Pakistan Signs MoU With Trump-Linked Firm to Explore Stablecoin Payments

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Toyota Pakistan’s Fortuner 35-Year Celebration Offer Sees Massive Response

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Auto Sales Surge 35% Year-on-Year Despite Seasonal Dip in December

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Government Plans Massive Export Zone on Steel Mills Land to Boost Trade

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Pakistan Plans Mega Export Processing Zone at Steel Mills to Boost Exports

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Pakistan Launches New Policy to Boost Local Mobile and Electronics Manufacturing

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BYD Retains Global Leadership in 2025 with Record NEV Sales Worldwide

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Discuss Fighter Jet Deal to Convert $2 Billion Loan

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Record Trading Value Signals Renewed Investor Confidence in Pakistan’s Stock Market

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FBR Defends Retrospective Tax Powers as Super Tax Case Heard by Constitutional Court

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Pak-Qatar General Takaful Set to Make PSX History with Upcoming IPO

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Pakistan’s Services Exports Jump Nearly 17% in FY26, Led by IT and Telecom Growth

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UBL Becomes Pakistan’s Largest Listed Company as Market Value Tops Rs. 1.28 Trillion

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Punjab Sugar Season 2025–26 Starts Strong with Higher Output and Better Payments

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Fauji Foundation Contributes Over PKR 1.6 Trillion in Taxes, Boosts Welfare Nationwide

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Government Moves to Install Smart Meters in Five Discos to Cut Power Losses

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Samsung Shares Climb as Chip Shortage Boosts Profits but Pressures Smartphones

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KP Government Denies Pressure in Swat Serena Hotel Closure, Cites Lease Dispute

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Premier Sugar Mills Reports Higher Annual Loss Despite Sales Growth

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Saritow Spinning Mills Approves Rs. 419 Million Bid for Sale of Plant and Machinery

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PTCL Injects PKR 15 Billion into U Bank to Boost Digital Banking and Financial Inclusion

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Pakistan’s Mobile Imports Surge 40% as Local Production Sees Moderate Growth

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Pakistan Plans $3–4 Billion Redevelopment of New York’s Roosevelt Hotel

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OGDCL Discovers New Oil and Gas Reserves in Kohat, Boosting Pakistan’s Energy Outlook

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Punjab Launches Pakistan’s Largest Tractor Scheme, Distributes 30,000 Tractors to Farmers

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Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise to Over $21 Billion

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Pakistan Plans First Panda Bond Before Chinese New Year

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GUGO Brings XPENG Electric Vehicles to Pakistan with G6 SUV and X9 MPV Launch

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Government Considers Higher Taxes on Imported EVs to Cut $9 Billion Import Bill

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Federal Government Transfers Cotton Export Oversight to State Bank of Pakistan

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Gold and Stocks Lead Investment Returns in Pakistan During 2025

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Pakistan Plans Major Expansion of Ship Recycling Industry at Gaddani

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Pakistan Aims to Boost Halal Meat Exports to Malaysia to $520 Million

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Pakistan, UAE Move Toward Share Deal to Remove $1 Billion External Liability

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Pakistan Rice Exports Plunge Amid Rising Costs and Global Competition

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Dynea Pakistan Approves 2.5MW Wind Power Project to Boost Sustainability

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PSX IPOs Stay Strong in 2025 Despite Smaller Issue Sizes

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Refineries Sound Alarm Over OGRA Policies, Warn of Disruptions in Pakistan’s Fuel Supply

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Pakistan Secures $730 Million ADB Financing to Strengthen Power Grid and Reform State-Owned Enterprises

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Pakistan’s Rice Exports Struggle as Global Competition Intensifies

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Trade Gap Widens as Pakistan’s Regional Exports Lose Momentum

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IFC Makes History with First Rupee-Based Deal to Boost Pakistan’s Agriculture

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IMF Says Pakistan’s Federal Tax Growth to Stay Flat; Provinces to Drive Future Revenues

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Millat Tractors to Export Own-Brand Tractors to Africa Under New Global Deal

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Pakistan’s Kinno Exports Face Major Setback as Freight Costs and Border Issues Limit Growth

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Lucky Cement Consortium Moves Forward in PIA Privatisation Bid

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Engro Secures Major $475m Islamic Financing Deal to Expand Telecom Tower Network

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World Bank Approves $700m Program to Support Pakistan’s Fiscal Reforms and Public Services

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Industry Rejects Government’s Growth Claims as Factories Shut Down Across Pakistan

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Pakistan’s Cotton Output Falls Far Below Targets, Sector Raises Alarm

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TikTok Launches New Ad Solutions to Help Pakistani Small Businesses Grow Online

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Rising Car Prices Reshape Pakistan’s Auto Market Over 10 Years

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Meezan Bank & Haball Launch Shariah-Based Financing to Boost Dawlance Supply Chain

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Fauji Foundation Partners with Binance to Advance Digital Finance in Pakistan

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Pakistan and Russia Explore New Energy Deal to Strengthen Economic Ties

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Toyota Slashes Fortuner Prices, Shaking Pakistan’s Premium SUV Market

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Jaecoo J7 Sparks Record Bookings in Pakistan, Boosting Nishat Group’s Auto Venture

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PSW Extends Post-Payment Facility to SIDC, Easing Cash-Flow Pressure for Traders

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OGRA Cuts RLNG Prices for December, Offering Relief to Consumers

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GSK Pakistan Shows Strong Profit Growth Despite Slowing Sales Momentum

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Circular Debt Crisis Threatens Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Exploration Investments

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US Approves $686 Million Upgrade to Keep Pakistan’s F-16 Fleet Combat Ready Until 2040

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Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Authority Grants Conditional Approval to Binance and HTX

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IMF Sets New Demands for Pakistan to Improve Governance, Tax System and Power Sector

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Systems Limited to Acquire Confiz Pakistan Through Merger

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Car Sales in Pakistan Rise Strongly in First Five Months of FY26

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Pakistan’s Kinnow Export Season Begins With Strong Early Demand

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NayaPay Launches Global QR Payments for Pakistanis Through Alipay+ Network

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Punjab Industries Warn Government as Proposed Power Tariff Hike Threatens Export Sector

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IMF Funds Boost Pakistan’s Economy as Stock Market Hits Historic Peak

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Yango’s Red Wave Takes Over Pakistan as Express Deliveries Transform City Life

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Meezan Bank and Etihad Team Up to Bring Cheaper International Travel for Pakistani Customers

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Pakistan’s Civil Administration and Pension Costs Keep Rising Despite Cuts

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Pakistan to Sell Surplus LNG Abroad and Attract Major Foreign Energy Investment

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OGDC Gears Up for Major Expansion of Shale and Tight Gas Projects to Cut LNG Dependence

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Volkswagen Cuts Future Spending as Challenges Grow in China and the U.S.

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Netflix Makes Historic $72 Billion Move to Acquire Warner Bros Discovery

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PTCL Clears Key Regulatory Hurdle as PTA Approves Telenor Pakistan Acquisition

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Pakistan Secures New ADB Funding to Boost Transport, Water and Connectivity Projects

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Pakistan’s Power Sector Faces Strain as Wapda Seeks Rs. 17bn Monthly Release from CPPA-G

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Sting Accelerates with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1

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Forbes Recognizes Pakistan as an Emerging Fintech Hub After Raising $391M

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Sapphire Expands International Presence as Parent Company Invests More in the US Market

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Air Link Introduces ZEXO Technologies With Rs. 200 Million Investment

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DarazMall Brands Shined in Daraz Pakistan’s 11.11 Sale with Record Growth and High Customer Engagement

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