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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…
Government Faces Supply Pressure as Demand for China-Linked JF-17 Jets Rises
Pakistan may be heading toward a supply crunch as rising global interest in its JF-17 fighter jet begins to outpace production capacity, following the aircraft’s…
Basant Brings Business Back to Lahore, Generates Rs 320 Million in Two Days
The colors of Basant are slowly returning to Lahore, and so is business. Over the past two days, the buying and selling of kites and…
Finance Minister Holds Talks With Citibank on Long-Term Sovereign Financing
The federal government on Tuesday held high-level discussions with a delegation from Citibank to review Pakistan’s external financing options, investor outreach strategy, and overall market…
Trump Announces US-India Trade Deal as New Delhi Agrees to Stop Russian Oil Imports
The United States (US) and India have taken a major step towards a trade agreement after Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian…
Bigger Than Apple? How the New SpaceX-xAI Giant Could Rule the Tech World
Elon Musk has executed one of the largest private tech consolidations in recent history, with SpaceX acquiring his artificial intelligence venture xAI in a deal…
