NLC Takes Over PNSC: Government Approves 30% Stake Sale Amid Major ECC Grants
The government officially gave in-principle approval on Tuesday to sell 30% shares of the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC). The National Logistics Corporation (NLC) will…
Customs Orders Online Payment Deadline for Ground Handling Agents
Pakistan Customs has ordered all Ground Handling Agents (GHA) to implement fully operational online payment systems within three months at Air Freight Units across Karachi.…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 20th May, 2026
Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have resulted in above-average price volatility for gold and silver. Typically, the prices of gold and silver in…
Government Delays Crucial APCC Budget Meeting Ahead of FY2027 Budget
The federal government has postponed the meeting of the Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC), a crucial session linked to preparations for the upcoming FY2026-27 federal budget.…
Pakistan Introduces Insurance Bill 2026 to Digitize & Open Market
The Federal Government introduced the Insurance Bill 2026 in the National Assembly today, May 19. This crucial legislation will make insurance services simpler, faster, and…
Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan Falls 68% in April 2026 Amid Capital Outflows
Pakistan’s net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) fell sharply by 68 percent month-on-month, declining to just $54 million in April 2026, according to data based on the State Bank of Pakistan and…
Pakistan Fish Exports Cross $500 Million for First Time in Current Fiscal Year
Pakistan’s exports of fish and fisheries products crossed $500 million mark for first time in current fiscal year with target achieved 46 days before year-end.…
Pakistan May Face Rs. 1.1 Trillion New Taxes in FY2027 Budget Under IMF Plan
Pakistanis could face more than Rs. 1.1 trillion in new taxes and revenue measures in the upcoming FY2027 budget as the federal and provincial governments move to…
New Insurance Law Tabled to Replace 25-Year-Old Rules
The federal government has tabled the Insurance Bill 2026 in the National Assembly, marking the most significant overhaul of its insurance sector in 25 years.…
U.S. Remains Pakistan’s Top Export Destination in April 2026
The United States remained Pakistan’s largest export destination in April 2026, with exports totaling $489.75 million, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. However, exports to…
Pakistan’s Exports to Middle East Fall 8% Amid Regional Conflict
Pakistan’s exports to the Middle East declined by 8 percent year-on-year in April, reflecting the growing impact of regional conflict and geopolitical uncertainty on trade…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 19th May, 2026
Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have resulted in above-average price volatility for gold and silver. Typically, the prices of gold and silver in…