U.S. Strategic Metals, Pakistan Sign Critical Minerals MOU

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a step toward strengthening economic and industrial ties, U.S. Strategic Metals (USSM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pakistan’s Frontier Works Organization (FWO)…

Pakistan Economy Gains Momentum in FY2026 Progress Report

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives has reported that FY2026 began with stability and growth, driven by falling inflation, higher tax revenue, stronger…

IT Sector Leads as SECP Registers Over 3,200 New Companies in August 2025

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,278 new companies in August 2025, reflecting growing confidence in the country’s corporate sector. Around 99.9%…

Pakistan and China Unveil Economic Roadmap in New Action Plan

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan and China have officially released a comprehensive, five-year plan to deepen their economic partnership, with a focus on trade liberalization, digital integration, and increased…

KP Govt Approves Ehsaas e-Pension Initiative for Retiring Staff

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the launch of the Ehsaas e-Pension initiative, a reform aimed at providing dignified, transparent, and efficient pension services to…

Coca-Cola Market Share Falls in Pakistan, Turkey Over Boycotts

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Coca-Cola market share has slipped in both Turkey and Pakistan as boycott campaigns targeting Western brands linked to Israel continue to reshape consumer behavior in…

Punjab Announces Electricity and Tax Relief for Flood-Affected Families

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has announced electricity bill and tax relief for flood-affected families, pledging that the provincial government will stand by them with…

Pakistan Seafood Exports Aim For 600M with China Partnerships

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan is aiming to raise seafood exports to $600 million as officials and exporters pursue partnerships in China. The target follows a recent year when…

Pakistan-India Tensions Drag SpiceJet into Consecutive Losses

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

SpiceJet reported a second consecutive quarterly loss as regional tensions and fleet shortages hit its business. The carrier recorded a loss of 2.35 billion Indian…

Pakistan-China B2B Conference 2025 Secures $8.5B Deals

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan and China further strengthened their economic ties as the 2nd Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference in Beijing concluded with record achievements. The high-profile event resulted…

SECP Pushes Sukuk Expansion, Digital Reforms to Boost Financial Inclusion

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has reaffirmed its commitment to building a stronger Sukuk market and accelerating digital transformation to broaden access…

Govt Approves Rs3.5b Subsidy for QR-Based Payments

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The government has tasked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) with preparing a detailed report on the impact of a Rs3.5 billion annual subsidy approved…

PBS Reports 1.29% Inflation in Weekly Prices

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), which tracks weekly inflation, rose by 1.29 percent for the combined consumption group during the week ending September 2. According…

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