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Dubai Remittances Cross $540 Million as Pakistan Gets $3.46 Billion
Pakistan received over $540 million from Dubai remittances in January 2026, marking the highest inflow from the city and reinforcing its position as a major financial lifeline for the country. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), overall remittances…
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Gohar Ejaz Slams Govt as Power Costs Push Pakistan’s Industrial Sector at Risk
Pakistan’s industrial sector is under severe pressure as soaring electricity costs force businesses to shoulder the government’s failures in the power sector, experts warn. Gohar…
Nadeem Hussain Becomes SadaPay Advisor
Fintech SadaPay has announced the appointment of serial entrepreneur Nadeem Hussain as its new strategic advisor. In this role, Nadeem will focus on defining the…
Why Some Pakistanis Think JazzCash Should Not Operate
JazzCash, operated by Jazz, the country’s largest telecom provider, has positioned itself as a go-to mobile wallet for millions. With over 20 million users and…
Government Limits Chloroform Imports to Prevent Misuse
The federal government has imposed a ban on the general import of chloroform, limiting its use exclusively to pharmaceutical companies and related sectors. The move…
Pakistan Set to Redesign All Currency Notes- What Happens to Old Cash?
The federal government has decided to redesign all Pakistani currency notes, ranging from Rs 10 to Rs 5,000, while planning to introduce a plastic polymer…
USD to PKR Stable as Rupee Gains for 78th Straight Day
The USD to PKR exchange rate showed marginal improvement on Tuesday as the Pakistani rupee extended its positive streak for the 78th consecutive trading session,…
Bilateral Trade Between Pakistan and Canada Hits $1 Billion Annually
Bilateral trade between Pakistan and Canada has crossed the $1 billion mark per year, highlighting growing economic and commercial ties between the two countries, Canada…
Pakistan Launches Export Emergency Plan, Targets $60 Billion by 2029
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the formation of a high-level committee, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, to consider an “export emergency” plan…
Government Manages Fiscal Pressure, Retires Rs 194 Billion in a Week
The government of Pakistan has retired Rs 194.1 billion in debt during the week ending January 2, 2026, bringing the cumulative net retirement for the…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 13th 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…
InDrive Brings Grocery Delivery and In-App Ads to Pakistan
InDrive is stretching far beyond ride-hailing. The company has begun running ads in its app across its top 20 markets. At the same time, it…
PSX Falls Over 2,000 Points as Geopolitical Fears Shake Markets
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed sharply lower on Monday as escalating geopolitical tensions notably the Iran‑US standoff, unease in Venezuela, and broader instability across…
