Business
FBR Connects 11,141 Retailers to Point of Sale System
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has connected 11,141 large retailers to its POS system, strengthening digital monitoring of sales tax across Pakistan. The move marks a major step in expanding the tax base and improving compliance in the country’s…
Pakistan’s Petroleum Sector Seeks Government Support Over Rs 1.57 Trillion Dues
Pakistan’s oil and gas producers have urged the federal government to step in as unpaid bills from state-owned gas utilities climb to Rs 1.547 trillion,…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 19th January, 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…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 18th January, 2026
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan fluctuate frequently based on international market trends. The rates listed here are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa…
Gold Trades Above Rs. 482,000 as Silver Stays Firm in Pakistan
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan remained elevated on January 17, 2026, reflecting strong international bullion rates and persistent currency pressure. According to Sarafa Markets,…
Govt Reviews Future of Rs. 10 Currency Note
The federal government is considering whether the Rs. 10 banknote should be discontinued, as a cabinet-formed committee begins reviewing its future. The move comes amid…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 17th January, 2026
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan fluctuate frequently based on international market trends. The rates listed here are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa…
Bank Car Financing Surges 35% in December 2025
Bank loans for car purchases in Pakistan jumped by more than 35% year on year in December 2025, highlighting a growing reliance on bank financing…
PSX Rallies 3,600 Plus Points to Cross 185,000 Level on Institutional Buying
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong comeback today as the KSE-100 Index soared by 3,642 points, closing at 185,099, marking a 2% gain.…
First Female Chief Economist Appointed in Azad Kashmir
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has made history by appointing Mahnaz Faheem as its first woman chief economist in the Planning and Development Department. Her…
Wheat Shortage Pushes Prices Up Across Punjab and Islamabad
Wheat prices have surged sharply across Punjab and Islamabad over the past ten days as a growing supply shortage pushed rates up by nearly 30…
Pakistan’s Seafood Exports Record 22% Growth, Hits $253 Million in H1 FY26
Pakistan’s marine fisheries sector has shown strong growth in the first half of the fiscal year 2025- 26, with seafood exports reaching 122,629 metric tons…
Government Unveils 10-Year Plan to Boost Pakistan’s Local Vaccine Production
The government of Pakistan is moving to strengthen the country’s healthcare system by promoting domestic vaccine manufacturing. Officials confirmed that a draft national policy is…


