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Government Proposes to Cut Sales Tax from 25% to 18% on Hybrid Cars

The Pakistan government is planning to reduce the sales tax on hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) from 25% to 18%. This change aims to make these...

US Remains Pakistan’s Largest Export Market with 20% Share in FY2025-26

The United States continued to be Pakistan’s largest export market in fiscal year 2025-26. It accounted for 20% of the country’s total exports. This means...

Canada Pledges $47 Million Aid to Pakistan for Security and Development During Historic FM Visit

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held important talks with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Islamabad on Monday. This was the first...

Pakistan’s Freelancers Earn Record $1.76 Billion in Export Earnings

Pakistan’s freelancers have achieved a major milestone. They earned a record $1.76 billion in export earnings during the fiscal year 2025-26. This shows a big...

China to Train 300,000 Pakistani Youth in Digital Skills Every Year

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has announced an exciting new partnership with China. China will provide digital skills training to...

PIA in Talks with Boeing for Purchase of 16 New Aircraft

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has begun important discussions with American company Boeing for the possible purchase of 16 new aircraft. This move is a key...

Waqar Zaka Ranks 5th in International TradFi Masters Trading Competition

Pakistani crypto expert and trader Waqar Zaka has achieved an impressive fifth position in the ongoing International TradFi Masters Competition. Traders from countries like China,...

Pakistan Motorcycle & Rickshaw Sales Hit All-Time High of 1.97 Million in FY26

Pakistan’s two-wheeler & three-wheeler industry had its best year ever in fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26). People bought a record 1.97 million motorcycles and three-wheelers. This...

Rs. 50 Billion Kulsoom Nawaz Sharif General Hospital Approved for Rawalpindi

The Punjab government has given approval for a major new hospital in Rawalpindi. The Kulsoom Nawaz Sharif General Hospital will have 3,000 beds and cost...

China, Qatar, Turkey & UAE to Invest $2 Billion in Pakistan’s Port Qasim

Pakistan is set to receive around $2 billion in foreign investment to upgrade and expand Port Qasim, one of the country's key seaports. The money...

Saudi Arabia Becomes Pakistan’s Biggest Financial Backer as Foreign Funding Tops $16 Billion

Pakistan received more than $16 billion in external financing during the last fiscal year. This money helped the government pay its bills and support the...

BYD Pakistan Receives Record Shipment of Over 2,000 NEVs at Karachi Port

Mega Motor Company (MMC), the official partner of BYD in Pakistan, has received the largest-ever shipment of more than 2,000 New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) at...

Punjab Launches ‘Sasti Nahi Muft Sabzi, Sanjhi Sabzi’ Scheme to Fight Rising Food Prices

The Punjab government has started a new community project called “Sasti Nahi Muft Sabzi, Sanjhi Sabzi”. The aim is to provide free seasonal vegetables to...

NEPRA Approves 269MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project in Sindh for K-Electric

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has given approval for a major 269 megawatt (MW) hybrid renewable energy project in Sindh province. The decision...

$850M Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Investment Agreements Signed in Islamabad

Pakistan and China have signed major pharmaceutical agreements worth $850 million. Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal announced this during the Pakistan-China B2B Pharmaceutical Investment Conference....

Pakistan Emerges as Global AI Engineering Hub with Rising Startups and Investments

Pakistan is quickly becoming a key player in the global technology world. Its young engineers and developers are helping build advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions...

Pakistan IT Exports Reach Record $4.6 Billion in FY2025-26

Pakistan’s information technology sector has achieved a new milestone. In the fiscal year 2025-26, IT and IT-enabled services exports reached an all-time high of $4.6...

Pakistan Marks History with First RoRo Shipment of 2,000+ Electric Vehicles

Pakistan has achieved an important milestone in its shipping and green transport sectors. The country welcomed its first-ever Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) vessel carrying more than 2,000...

Pakistan’s Solar Power Boom Hits 7,000 MW Amid Net Metering Changes

Pakistan has seen huge growth in solar energy over the last few years. Rooftop solar capacity has jumped from just 190 MW in FY2020 to...

Pakistan Joins Global AI Body WAICO as Founding Member

Pakistan has taken a big step in the world of artificial intelligence. The country has become a founding member of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation...

Pakistan Adds Three Major Green Projects to Boost Environment in FY27

The Pakistani government is taking fresh steps to protect nature and fight climate change. In the upcoming financial year 2026-27, it will add three important...

Pakistan’s Railways Minister Announces 43 US Locomotives and Provincial Train Expansions

Pakistan Railways is getting a major upgrade to improve its services. Over the next six months, the department will add 43 modern American-made GU-40 locomotives,...

Maryam Nawaz Announces 100,000 Free Electric Bikes Scheme for Punjab Students

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a big plan to give 100,000 electric bikes to students across the province. The move aims to make...

Punjab to Establish Rs2 Billion Bioequivalence Lab for Medicine Quality Testing

The Punjab government is taking a big step to improve the quality of medicines across the province. It has announced plans to set up a...

Pakistan to Deploy AI Diagnostic System in 1,110 Hospitals Under Health Card Programme

The Pakistani government is bringing modern technology to healthcare. It plans to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI) powered diagnostic system in 1,110 public and private...

Pakistan Now Has 3.81 Million 5G-Ready Smartphones: PTA Report 2026

Pakistan is getting ready for wider 5G use. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reported that 3.81 million 5G-compatible smartphones are now registered in the...

Pakistan Launches 5G on 449 Towers

Pakistan has taken a big step forward in technology. The country has officially started 5G services on 449 telecom towers across 22 cities. The Pakistan...

Pakistan Becomes First Cricket Board to Use Advanced Trueman 3 Bowling Machine

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Pakistan Allocates $5.7 Million to Boost Weather Forecasting as Monsoon Arrives

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Sindh Distributes Solar Kits to 140 Households in Tharparkar and Ghotki

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Pakistan Turkiye Aim for $5 Billion Bilateral Trade Target

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Pakistan-Kenya Trade Crosses Historic $1 Billion Mark

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Pakistan Installs Ultrafast EV Chargers on Motorways

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Strong IT Growth Helps Pakistan Earn $9 Billion from Services Exports

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Pakistan Introduces Specialized Cell-Based Cancer Treatment for the First Time Ever

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Saleema Imtiaz Makes History as First Pakistani Female Umpire at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

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Pakistan Aims for 2.2 Million Electric Vehicles by 2030

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Pakistan to Host South Asian Games After 22 Years with Rs 11 Billion Budget

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Punjab Launches Pakistan’s First Skimming Boat to Remove Plastic Waste

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Pakistan Partners with Saudi Arabia for Jeddah International Cricket Stadium Project

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Pakistan Introduces New Rules for AI in Government

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Pakistani Olive Oil Brand Casa Lorelai Wins Gold Medal at London 2026 Competition

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Airblue Becomes Pakistan’s First Fully Cashless Airline from July 2026

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Pakistan Sets Record with 43,559 New Company Registrations in FY2025-26

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KP Introduces New Digital Tracking System for Livestock Medicines and Vaccines

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World Bank Approves $70 Million Loan for Punjab’s Connected Punjab Digital Program

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PSMA Demands Immediate Sugar Export Approval Amid 1.3M Tonnes Surplus

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Government Announces Full Transition to Interest-Free Finance Starting 2028

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Telenor Pakistan and Ufone Merge into PTML as PTCL Becomes Separate Entity

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BRT to Expand with 52 New Buses for Better Public Transport

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AGP Uncovers Rs. 885 Million Irregularities in SCO Data Center Project

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Pakistan Inflation Rises to 7.06% in FY26 Amid Fuel and Food Price Hike

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Pakistan’s Petroleum Imports Hit 16.1 Million Tonnes in 11 Months of FY26

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Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Launches 5000 Electric Buses Plan

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Dasu Hydropower Project Hits Major Milestone with RCC Trial Launch

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Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Drop by $1.3 Billion Due to Debt Payments

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Pakistan Stock Exchange Hits All-Time High Volume with 44% Annual Return in FY26

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Italy Signs €20 Million Loan Agreement to Support Pakistan’s Agriculture Sector

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Solar Panel, Battery & Inverter Prices Drop in Pakistan After Budget 2026-27

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Motorway Police Launches Digital Camera Monitoring System for Transparent Policing

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FBR Tightens Pakistan-Iran Cargo Transit Rules Amid Gulf Security Concerns

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Digital Payments Account for 92% of Pakistan’s Retail Transactions in Q1 FY2026

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Pakistan to Upgrade ML-3 Railway with $390 Million Reko Diq Loan

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Pakistan Cuts Import Duty on Mobile Phones by 20% from July 1, Prices to Drop Up to Rs. 14,000

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Pakistan Glass Industry Pushes for 5% Profit Margin

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Pakistan Gold Imports Fall 48% in 11 Months of FY2025-26

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LESCO Under Fire Over Net Metering to Net Billing Shift

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Karachi Port Trust Achieves Historic 138-Year Cargo Handling Record

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PTA Opens Doors for New Mobile Companies with MVNO Licenses in Pakistan

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Punjab Launches Pakistan’s First Mobile Wildlife Clinic for On-Site Animal Rescue

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KMC Launches Rs 750 Million Solar Power Plan for Karachi

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Pakistan Adds Massive Solar Capacity, Demand Up by 21% in Two Years

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Gomal Zam Hydropower Station Returns to Full 17.4 MW Capacity After 8 Years

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Over 10.8 Million Pakistanis Face Power Shortages

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Apple to Skip M6 Pro and Max Chips, Jumps Straight to AI-Powered M7 Series

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Pakistan to Reduce Import Duties Significantly Under New Five-Year Reform Plan

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Revolutionary NASA Electric Shield to Clean Solar Panels Automatically

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ECC Approves Major Rs 194 Billion Financial Package to Strengthen DISCOs

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Pakistan’s Rooftop Solar Success Inspires Bangladesh to Push Urgent Green Energy Reforms

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Pakistan to Complete Two Key Environmental Projects by June 30, 2026

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Pakistan and Iran Agree to Strengthen Road and Rail Connectivity for Better Trade

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Clean Energy Surpasses 50% of Pakistan’s Installed Power Capacity: Survey

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Pakistan’s Sindh Province Launches $64.7 Million Solar Program for 275,000 Households

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Pakistan Installs 27 GW of Distributed Solar in 2 Years

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Punjab Introduces New Taxes and Higher Vehicle Charges From July 1

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Budget Team to Receive Special Six-Month Honorarium, Says Finance Minister

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Fuel Price Shock Erases Oil Sector Gains, Raises Investor Concerns

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Pakistan, Iran Move to Expand Agricultural Trade and Food Cooperation

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Pakistan’s Irrigation Network Among the Largest in the World

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Loads Limited Explores Partnership With Chinese Firm to Enter Pakistan’s Copper Industry

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Iranian Rial Sees Buying Rush in Pakistan as Market Sentiment Improves

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Oil Sector Raises Alarm Over Sharp Fuel Price Reduction

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Pakistan Stocks Rise as US–Iran Talks Ease Oil Concerns

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Auto Policy 2026–31 Faces Delay as IMF Raises Concerns Over EV Tax Relief

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Proposed Tariff Reforms Could Make Cars More Affordable in Pakistan

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Pakistan’s Petrol Prices Lower Than Several Regional Countries, Comparison Shows

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Proposed Token Tax Hike May Increase Vehicle Ownership Costs in Islamabad

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Budget Debate Heats Up as Government Defends Relief Measures and Opposition Raises Concerns

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Global Oil Markets Ease as Diplomatic Breakthrough Boosts Investor Confidence

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Rising Milk and Meat Prices Add Pressure on Household Budgets

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Government Proposes Major Tax Relief on International Card Payments

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Hopes of Middle East Stability Push Global Oil Prices Lower

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Pakistan Plans New Tax System for YouTubers, TikTokers, and Digital Content Creators

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Budget Tax Changes Set to Push Up Prices of Luxury Cars and Electric Vehicles

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Livestock Drives Pakistan’s Agriculture Growth as Crop Sector Shows Mixed Performance in FY26

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Major Funding Planned for Roads and Motorways to Boost Connectivity in Pakistan

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Rising Fertilizer Prices Could Add Billions to Farmers’ Costs in Pakistan

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Pakistan Auto Industry Accelerates with Strong Sales Growth in FY2025–26

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Pakistan Returns to Spot LNG Market as Energy Pressures and Prices Rise

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PSL 2026 Breaks Financial Records as League Expands to Eight Teams

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Pakistan Economy Hits $452 Billion as Growth Reaches Four-Year High

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New Karachi Logistics Hub Set to Boost Trade and Speed Up Cargo Movement

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Budget 2026–27 May Bring Significant Tax Relief for Salaried Employees

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Government Plans Rs. 20 Billion Support Package to Stabilize Fertilizer Supply

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Pakistan Moves Ahead with $4.5 Billion Refinery Project to Strengthen Energy Future

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Global Oil Prices Fall Below $90 as Middle East Tensions Show Signs of Easing

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Gold Prices Surge Again as Local and Global Markets Move Higher

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BYD Expands Footprint in Pakistan with Major Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Project

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Punjab Plans Development-Focused Budget with Major Push for Infrastructure and Industry

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Pakistan’s Auto Sector Faces Key Policy Shift Ahead of New Industry Roadmap

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BYD Moves Closer to Local Vehicle Production with Major Sindh Plant

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Google Expands AI Ambitions with Major Compute Deal Linked to SpaceX

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More Than Rs. 140 Per Litre in Taxes and Charges Added to Petrol Prices

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New Fixed Tax Scheme Proposes Minimum Rs. 25,000 Payment for Traders

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Pakistan to Get Largest Tier III Data Centre Under New $230 Million Project

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Government Approves Major Funding Package to Stabilize Fuel Supply and Development Projects

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Pakistan Approves Rs. 10.15 Billion for Navy Modernization Under Long-Term Defence Plan

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Pakistan Launches 5G on 449 Towers

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