Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a follow-up meeting of the steering committee on sugar import, aiming to finalise key […]
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Billions Lost to Tax Evasion as FBR Fails to Act, Reveals Auditor General’s Report
At a time when Pakistan is grappling with a fiscal crisis and an urgent need to increase revenue and broaden its tax base, a new […]
Gold prices in Karachi hit new highs, cross Rs. 350,000 per tola
gold prices in karachi have once again surged past key benchmarks, with the rate per tola exceeding rs. 350,000 and the price of 10 grams […]
ECC approves new gas pricing framework, maintains domestic rates but hikes fixed charges
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a new framework for natural gas pricing, keeping rates for domestic consumers unchanged but allowing […]
SBP Declares July 1 Bank Holiday for Fiscal Year-End Settlements Across Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially announced that all banks, including SBP offices, will remain closed to the public on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, due to the annual financial year-end bank holiday
Ceasefire in the Middle East boosts Pakistan stock market to historic high
Karachi, June 24, 2025 — The recent ceasefire in the Middle East is already showing positive economic ripple effects, with Pakistan’s stock market witnessing a […]
Gold Rises as Dollar and Yields Weaken Amid Easing Iran-Israel Tensions and U.S. Economic Uncertainty
Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields continued to retreat, with investors closely monitoring the fragile truce between Iran and Israel. Broader concerns over U.S. economic policy
LESCO to Collect Additional Rs. 8 Billion from Consumers: NEPRA Approves Hike Based on 3-Year Adjustments
In a significant development that directly impacts electricity consumers, the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has received approval from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to recover billions
Government approves sugar import to stabilise market and curb inflation.
Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired a meeting of the Sugar Advisory Board in Islamabad on Monday to address […]