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Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Launches 5000 Electric Buses Plan

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled an ambitious plan to introduce 5,000 electric buses across the province over the next five years. This major...

Dasu Hydropower Project Hits Major Milestone with RCC Trial Launch

Pakistan has taken a big step forward in its energy sector. The Dasu Hydropower Project, the country’s largest hydropower initiative, has achieved an important construction...

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

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves saw a decline recently. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), reserves held by the central bank fell by $1.305...

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

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) had a fantastic year in fiscal 2025-26. It closed with the highest-ever trading volume and a strong 44% growth in...

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

Pakistan and Italy have strengthened their friendship with a new financial agreement. Italy has signed a concessional loan worth €20 million (about Rs6.3 billion) to...

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

Solar system prices have fallen in Pakistan after the government decided not to add new taxes on solar equipment in the 2026-27 budget. This has...

Motorway Police Launches Digital Camera Monitoring System for Transparent Policing

The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has launched a new digital monitoring system by deploying modern camera-equipped patrol vehicles. This step aims to improve...

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

Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has tightened rules for cargo movement between Pakistan and Iran. The new measures came through Customs General Order (CGO)...

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

Pakistan’s move towards cashless payments is growing fast. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (January to March), digital channels handled 92% of all...

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

Pakistan plans to use a $390 million bridge loan from the Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC) to upgrade its Main Line-3 (ML-3) railway. The project...

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

Pakistan’s federal government has announced a 20% reduction in regulatory duty on imported mobile phones. The change will take effect from July 1, 2026, under...

Pakistan Glass Industry Pushes for 5% Profit Margin

The All Pakistan Glass Manufacturers Association (APGMA) has asked the National Tariff Commission (NTC) to use a 5% profit benchmark in the ongoing anti-dumping investigation...

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

Pakistan imported only 306 kilograms of gold during the first 11 months (July-May) of the current fiscal year 2025-26. This marks a big decline of...

LESCO Under Fire Over Net Metering to Net Billing Shift

Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) is facing strong criticism for allegedly billing solar power consumers against their signed agreements. The power utility has now started...

Karachi Port Trust Achieves Historic 138-Year Cargo Handling Record

Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced that Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has set a new record for cargo handling in its 138-year history. In...

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

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a new licensing framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). This important step allows new companies to enter...

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

The Punjab government has launched Pakistan’s first mobile wildlife clinic. This advanced vehicle brings veterinary care directly to injured or sick wild animals in the...

KMC Launches Rs 750 Million Solar Power Plan for Karachi

The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced a big Rs 750 million solarization project for the financial year 2026-27. This plan aims to make city...

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

Pakistan is in the middle of a remarkable energy transformation driven by ordinary citizens and businesses installing solar panels on rooftops and farms. In just...

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

The Gomal Zam Hydropower Station has returned to its full capacity of 17.4 megawatts (MW). The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) successfully repaired and...

Over 10.8 Million Pakistanis Face Power Shortages

Pakistan is facing a serious energy problem. More than 10.8 million people lack reliable access to electricity, according to recent reports. This issue affects daily...

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

Apple is making a big change in its Mac chip strategy. According to Bloomberg, the company will skip high-end versions of the upcoming M6 processor...

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

The federal government has announced a major five-year tariff reform plan under the National Tariff Policy 2025-30. This important step aims to cut import duties...

Revolutionary NASA Electric Shield to Clean Solar Panels Automatically

NASA’s advanced technology developed for lunar missions may soon transform solar energy production on Earth. Researchers are adapting an “electric curtain” or electrodynamic dust shield...

ECC Approves Major Rs 194 Billion Financial Package to Strengthen DISCOs

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet has approved a major Rs 194 billion financial package for Pakistan’s power distribution companies (DISCOs). This...

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

Pakistan has emerged as a leading example of consumer-driven solar power growth in South Asia. In recent years, millions of homes, businesses, and farms across...

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

Pakistan is making good progress in protecting its environment. Two important projects under the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination will be completed by...

Pakistan Revises Diesel Pricing as Global Tensions Push Import Costs Higher

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Budget 2026 May Boost Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in Pakistan

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Banks Shift Focus to Government Lending as Private Credit Shrinks

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Sitara Petroleum IPO Sees Strong Demand with Seven Times Oversubscription

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Pakistan Fuel Sales Drop to 1.36 Million Tons in April 2026

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Pakistan Refinery Output Rises 12% Amid Smuggling Crackdown

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Pakistan Cement Sales Rise 11% in April Despite Export Decline

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Fuel Relief for Pakistan as Oil Tanker Arrives with 80 Million Litres

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Gujranwala Set for Major Transport Upgrade with New Metro Plan

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Pakistan and Uzbekistan Expand Trade Talks with Focus on New Opportunities

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Sindh Plans Independent Power Network to Lower Electricity Costs

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Fuel Price Hike May Boost Government Revenue Amid Public Concerns

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New Pakistan-China Agreements Focus on Machinery, Healthcare and Vaccines

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Early Market Shutdowns May Cost FBR Rs20 Billion in Tax Revenue

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Banks in Pakistan Show Steady Growth as Profits Rise 8% in Q1 2026

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US-Backed Proposal Aims to Modernize Pakistan’s Airport Security Systems

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Air Link Steps Into Fintech with New Digital Credit Venture

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Pakistan Faces Sharp Rise in Oil Costs as Global Crisis Deepens

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IMF Approves Relief in Gas Levy, Cuts Costs for Industrial Captive Power

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SBP Builds Dollar Buffer as Reserves Strengthen Amid Global Pressures

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Toyota Slashes Fortuner Prices in Pakistan to Boost SUV Sales

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Pakistan Cement Industry Faces Cost Pressure and Competition Concerns, CCP Report Warns

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Pakistan Moves to Tap $450 Billion Gemstone Wealth Through First Global Expo

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Pakistan–Iran Trade Picks Up Pace as Imports Reach $780 Million

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Burj Clean Energy Raises Rs. 1 Billion Through Sukuk to Boost Green Projects

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Pakistan Moves to Ease Solar Adoption by Cutting Fees for Up to 25 kW

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Pakistan Awaits IMF Board Approval for $1.2 Billion Boost to Foreign Reserves

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Pakistan Expands Trade Cooperation with Iran, Sets $10 Billion Goal

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Pakistan Turns to Costly LNG Spot Market After Two-Year Gap

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Pakistan’s Cotton Output Drops to 40-Year Low, Raising Industry Concerns

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Pakistan Plans New Auto Policy to Cut Tariffs and Open Car Market

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Foreign Currency Deposits Rise in Pakistan as Dollar Access Tightens

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PTCL Returns to Profit and Prepares for 5G Launch Next Month

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Pakistan Receives $1 Billion Saudi Support Amid Rising External Pressure

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Govt Debt Surges as Pakistan Borrows Rs. 21 Billion Daily

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Pakistan Cement Sector Attracts $700 Million Investment for Seven New Plants

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Pakistan Raises Eurobond to $750 Million After Strong Global Demand

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Food Trade Gap Widens as Imports Rise and Exports Fall in FY2026

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Pakistan Replaces UAE Debt with Saudi Loans to Protect Reserves

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PRA Revenue Surges Past Rs. 250 Billion with Strong Growth in FY2025-26

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Petroleum Levy Collections Cross Rs. 1.23 Trillion Amid Rising Fuel Demand

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Auto Financing Rises for 16th Month as Car Sales Show Mixed Trend

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Pakistan Secures $3 Billion Extension from Saudi Arabia to Support Economy

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Pakistan’s Textile Exports Dip Slightly Amid Mixed Sector Performance

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Saudi Arabia Injects $2 Billion as Pakistan Faces External Financing Pressure

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Pakistan Posts Strong March Surplus but Faces Ongoing External Pressure

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Pakistan’s Consumer Sector Sees Strong Profit Growth in 2025

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Pakistan Opens Doors to Crypto with New Banking Framework

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Pakistan Welcomes $500 Million Trade Finance Support in Talks with MIGA

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Pakistan Strengthens Digital Future with Google and Mastercard Talks at Global Summit

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Salaried Class Bears Heavy Tax Burden as Real Estate Lags Behind

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Pakistan Announces $1 Billion AI Investment to Boost Innovation and Digital Growth

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PSX Crashes Nearly 4% as Iran–US Tensions and Oil Price Surge Shake Global Markets

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Pakistan Puts $36 Billion Power Debt Plan on Hold Amid Funding Challenges

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Chinese Tyre Giant Invests $120 Million in Pakistan, Boosting Exports and Jobs

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SBP Allows Exchange Companies to Lock PKR Rates in Advance to Boost Remittances

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Saudi Arabia to Invest $10 Billion in Massive Gwadar Oil Refinery

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Tomatoes Hit Rs 200 per Kg in Lahore as Vegetable Prices Soar Across Pakistan

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Punjab Food Authority Inspects Over 1.3 Million Units in Major Food Safety Crackdown

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Pakistan’s Pharma Sector Hits Record Profits in 2025 with 78% Growth

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Russia Lifts Ban on Pakistani Potatoes, Boosting Exports and Farmers

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Pakistan’s Central Government Debt Rises by Rs. 2 Trillion in Eight Months of FY2026

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Pakistan Faces Up to 500,000 Tonnes Urea Shortfall in Rabi 2026–27, Ministry Warns

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World Bank Lowers Pakistan’s Growth Outlook to 3% for FY2026 Amid Rising Risks

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Pakistan’s Debt Burden Reaches Rs 79.8 Trillion: Latest SBP Data

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Punjab Launches Rs 80,000 Monthly Subsidy for Heavy Vehicles

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IRSA Announces 15% Water Shortfall for Early Kharif 2026

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SBP Cuts Freelancer Payment Processing Time to Just One Day

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PTA Receives Over 166,000 Internet and Telecom Complaints in 2024-25

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Sindh Government Launches Rs 2,000 Petrol Subsidy for Motorcyclists – Registration Now Open

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Islamabad Traffic Police Gets 15 Electric Vehicles Under PM’s Green Initiative

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LPG Prices Hit Record Rs. 500 per kg in Karachi Amid Supply Shortage

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SBP Injects Rs. 13.68 Trillion to Support Banking System and Boost Liquidity

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Pakistan GDP Expands 3.89% in Q2 FY26, Highest Q2 Growth in Four Years

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Pakistan to Return $2 Billion UAE Loan by April 2026

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Kerosene Oil Price Rises Sharply to Rs467.48

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Telenor Pakistan Joins Ufone: PTA Gives Conditional Approval for Historic Deal

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Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Jumps Over 22% as Exports Fall and Imports Rise

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Sazgar Announces Rs. 22 Billion Expansion to Boost SUV Production in Pakistan

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Google Raises Prices of Cloud Storage and AI Plans in Pakistan

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LPG Price Increased by Rs 20 Per Kg in Pakistan Effective from April 2026

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Major Relief for Rawalpindi as Govt Allocates Rs 8.5 Billion for WASA Projects

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IsDB Funds $10 Million Out-of-School Project to Improve Education Access in AJK

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PKR Stability Continues as Currency Strengthens in Interbank Market

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Engro Holdings Plans Repurchase of 45 Million Shares Starting May 2026

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Big Win for Pakistan: OGDCL Leads with 11 Fresh Oil and Gas Discoveries

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Punjab to Launch Smart Rapid Transport (SRT) System on Canal Road

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Maryam Nawaz Introduces Rs 3 Billion Free Cardiac Surgery Programme in Punjab

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Pakistan Secures Safe Passage for Ships Through Hormuz Strait

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Government Allocates Rs. 125 Billion to Ease Fuel Burden on Citizens

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Pakistan’s Ports Witness Record Cargo Surge, Strengthening Role in Global Trade

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Pakistan Eases Trade Rules to Boost Exports Through Iran and Central Asia

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Pakistan’s Mobile Production Boom Outpaces Imports as Smartphone Use Rises

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OGDCL Strikes New Gas Discovery in Sindh, Boosting Pakistan’s Energy Outlook

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Petrol Prices in Pakistan Stay Lower Than Global Rates, Says PM Shehbaz Sharif

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Aag Lagay Basti Mein Sets New Record with Historic Box Office Opening

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Pakistan Moves Closer to 5G as Over 300 Sites Go Live

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PTA Approves PTML and Telenor Pakistan Merger in Key Telecom Move

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OGDCL Makes Breakthrough with Pakistan’s First Horizontal Oil Well

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PSX Surges as Global Tensions Ease, Investors Return with Confidence

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