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Government Requests Extension of $1.2 Billion Saudi Oil Facility Until 2027
Pakistan has asked Saudi Arabia to extend a $1.2 billion oil financing facility for another two years as the current arrangement nears its expiry next…
Punjab Government Announces Interest-Free Financing Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs
The Punjab government has announced a new interest-free loan scheme aimed at supporting women who want to start or grow small businesses, particularly in smaller…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 4th February, 2026
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan fluctuate frequently based on international market trends. Local gold markets and Sarafa Markets provide the rates listed here in…
Islamic Bank Financing Surges Over 800% as Businesses Exit Conventional Loans
Islamic bank financing in Pakistan has surged by more than 800 percent during the first half of the current financial year as the private sector…
PSX Rises 1% to 186,900 on Easing US-Iran Tensions
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its recovery on Tuesday, with the KSE‑100 index rising 1% to 186,900 points, as investor confidence was boosted by…
FPCCI Launches Pakistan’s First Indigenous Transparency Index
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has launched Pakistan’s first homegrown Index of Transparency and Accountability (iTAP), providing a benchmark to…
Cabinet Approval Signals Shift Towards Technology-Driven Agriculture
The Punjab cabinet has approved the revised PC-1 of the “Agriculture Innovation and Technology 2021-2025” project to modernize farming and reduce water wastage across the…
ECC Approves Grants for Elections, Education, Security, PTDC Plan
The Economic Coordination Committee, chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met today to approve technical grants for elections, education, security, and disaster relief across…
PIA Expands Global Cargo Reach Through Air France–KLM Deal
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has signed a strategic cargo partnership with Air France–KLM, significantly expanding its global freight reach as the national carrier enters a…
Cabinet Committee Approves Export-Import (EXIM) Policy, Reviews PTDC Plan
The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved the procurement policy of EXIM Bank and key appointments while reviewing PTDC’s…
Fuel Sales Rebound as OMC Volumes Jump 10% in January
Pakistan’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) recorded a strong recovery in January 2026, with total fuel sales rising 10% year-on-year and 12% month-on-month, signaling improving transport…
PKR Gains One Paisa Against USD in Interbank Market
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) extended its winning streak against the US dollar (USD) for the 93rd consecutive trading session, closing marginally stronger in the interbank…
