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Pakistan’s Net-Metered Solar Power Reaches 4.1% of Electricity Generation

Pakistan is seeing fast growth in solar energy use. In May 2026, electricity from net-metered solar systems reached 4.1% of total power generation. This marks...

First National Esports Policy Approved in Pakistan

The federal cabinet has approved Pakistan’s first National Esports Policy. This historic step formally recognizes competitive gaming as a professional, educational, and economic sector. It...

Pakistan Seafood Exports Hit Record $568 Million in FY26

Pakistan’s seafood exports reached a new record of $568 million in fiscal year 2025-26. This marks a big success for the country’s blue economy and...

Pakistan Achieves Record $41.6 Billion in Remittances in FY26

Pakistan’s overseas workers sent a record $41.6 billion in remittances during the fiscal year 2025-26. This is the highest annual amount ever received by the...

Pakistan to Launch First-Ever Hybrid Sukuk Bonds for Islamic Financing

The Pakistani government has announced plans to introduce the country’s first hybrid Sukuk bonds this fiscal year. This new Islamic financing tool aims to raise...

Lahore Launches 5 Speedo Buses on Metro Only for Women

The Punjab Transport Department has introduced five dedicated Speedo buses for women on Lahore’s Metro Bus Service. This new step aims to make public transport...

Russia Lifts Potato Import Ban from Punjab

Punjab’s potato farmers are celebrating good news. Russia has lifted its ban on potato imports from Punjab province. This decision lets Pakistani exporters send potatoes...

Government Invites Pakistani-Americans to Invest Back in Pakistan

The Pakistani government is reaching out to successful Pakistani business leaders living in the United States. Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal met with a...

MEPCO Turns Rs 36 Billion Loss into Rs 1.05 Billion Profit in Two Years

Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) has made an impressive recovery. The company turned a huge loss of Rs 36 billion into a profit of Rs...

Pakistan Submits PC-1 for 82MW Solar Project in Gilgit-Baltistan

The Pakistani government has taken an important step to increase clean energy in Gilgit-Baltistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting where officials shared...

PIMS Introduces Advanced Heart Treatment in Pakistan

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad has taken a big step in heart care. The hospital launched the country’s first public-sector Pulsed Field...

LEGO Builds Amazing Life-Size Sports Car with 328,000 Bricks

A team from LEGO has created a stunning life-size sports car using nearly 328,000 bricks. This amazing build is a full-scale model of the Koenigsegg...

Punjab Allocates Rs. 40 Billion for Electric Bus Charging Network in FY2026-27

The Punjab government has set aside Rs. 40 billion in the 2026-27 budget to build a strong charging network for electric buses. This big investment...

Punjab Tourism Force Gets New Haval H6 Petrol SUVs

The Government of Punjab has added a fleet of new GWM Haval H6 petrol SUVs to the Punjab Tourism Force. This move strengthens the department’s...

Hybrid Cars in Pakistan to Become 25% Costlier After Budget 2026-27

Hybrid cars in Pakistan are becoming more expensive following the Budget 2026-27. The government did not extend key tax breaks that expired on June 30,...

Switzerland Installs World’s First Removable Solar Panels on Railway Tracks

Switzerland has taken a big step in green energy by testing solar panels placed between active railway tracks. A Swiss start-up called Sun-Ways installed the...

RLNG Prices Jump 66% YoY in Pakistan Due to Higher Oil and Spot Cargoes

Pakistan faced a big rise in the cost of Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) in June 2026. The weighted average price on the SNGPL network...

PM Orders Embassies to Help Young Pakistanis Get International Jobs

The Pakistani government is taking strong steps to help its young citizens find better job opportunities abroad. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all Pakistani...

Pakistan to Build Rs 9.8 Billion Footwear Industrial Hub Near Lahore

The Pakistani government is launching a major project to boost the footwear industry. It plans to build a Rs 9.8 billion footwear industrial hub near...

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

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a big step to improve player training. It has installed a state-of-the-art Trueman 3 bowling machine at the...

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

Pakistan is taking important steps to fight the dangers of extreme weather. The government will invest Rs1.6 billion ($5.7 million) to improve weather forecasting and...

Sindh Distributes Solar Kits to 140 Households in Tharparkar and Ghotki

The Sindh government is actively distributing solar home systems to bring electricity to more households across the province. In the latest phase, 140 eligible families...

Pakistan Turkiye Aim for $5 Billion Bilateral Trade Target

Pakistan and Turkiye have reaffirmed their strong commitment to boost bilateral trade to $5 billion. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan...

Pakistan-Kenya Trade Crosses Historic $1 Billion Mark

Pakistan and Kenya have achieved a major milestone in their economic partnership. Bilateral trade between the two countries has crossed $1 billion for the first...

Pakistan Installs Ultrafast EV Chargers on Motorways

Pakistan has taken a big step toward cleaner transportation by installing ultrafast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the national motorway network. These new stations...

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

Pakistan’s services exports have shown strong growth thanks to its booming IT sector. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), services exports rose 17.38%...

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

Pakistan has achieved a historic milestone in cancer treatment. The Armed Forces Bone Marrow Transplant Center (AFBMTC) in Rawalpindi successfully performed the country’s first CAR...

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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Pakistan Cuts Port Charges to Attract Global Shipping

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Government Raises High-Octane Fuel Levy to Shift Burden on Luxury Users

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Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing Shows Strong Growth in FY26

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Auto Financing in Pakistan Continues Growth for 15th Straight Month

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BYD Surpasses Ford in Global Sales, Signaling Shift Toward Electric Vehicles

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Pakistan Gold Rates Climb Rs 1,000 Following International Market Gains

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Traders Charge 50% Extra for Fresh Currency Notes Ahead of Eid 2026

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Pakistan’s Big Industries Grow 5.8% in 7 Months of FY26

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Pakistan Govt Launches Crackdown on Illegal US Dollar, Pound, Euro Transfers

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Qatar Supply Halt Threatens Pakistan With Complete Gas Shortage Post-April 14

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Pakistan Edges Closer to 5G Era as PTA Prepares Licence Distribution

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PIA Accumulated Rs 500 Billion Losses Over 10 Years

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AkzoNobel Plans Exit from Pakistan, Local Paint Industry Faces Uncertainty

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Pakistan’s Imports Cross $45 Billion in Eight Months as Demand for Phones, Cars and Food Rises

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Shipping Disruptions Hit Pakistan’s Fruit and Vegetable Exports to Gulf Markets

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Foreign Investment in Pakistan’s T-Bills Slows as Gulf Investors Pause New Purchases

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Geopolitical Tensions and Rising Oil Prices Push PSX Down Over 1,600 Points

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Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach $21.6 Billion, SBP Reports Modest Increase

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FTO Orders FBR to Adjust Refunds Before Recovering Super Tax

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Pakistan Receives Over $5 Billion in Foreign Assistance During First Seven Months of FY26

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Gold Prices Rise Again in Pakistan as Global Market Strengthens

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Pakistan Reaffirms Strong Support for Saudi Arabia Amid Rising Regional Tensions

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Pakistan Moves Closer to 5G Rollout After Successful Spectrum Auction

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PSX Rebounds Strongly as KSE-100 Jumps Over 9,000 Points After Global Optimism

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Oil Prices Drop After Peace Signals Ease Global Supply Fears

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CCP Urges Major Overhaul to Revive Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Industry

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Hope for Pakistan Railways: Private Sector Steps In for Freight

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Mega Boost for Pakistan! BYD EV Plant at Port Qasim Almost Done

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