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1 August 2025

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NEC OKs Rs4.22trn national development budget for the upcoming fiscal year
NEC OKs Rs4.22trn national development budget for the upcoming fiscal year

NEC Greenlights National Development Budget for FY26 The National Economic Council (NEC) has given its unanimous assent to six key...

By News-Editor | June 5, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Report: Pakistan imports more solar panels from China than many G20 countries over 5 years
Report: Pakistan imports more solar panels from China than many G20 countries over 5 years

China’s Solar Panel Exports to Pakistan Surpass Many G20 Nations A research report released on Wednesday revealed that China’s exports...

By News-Editor | June 4, 2025 | Category: Business, China, World

Pakistan’s gold prices hold steady
Pakistan’s gold prices hold steady

Gold Prices Stable in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan experienced stability, mirroring the steadiness observed in the international market. The...

By News-Editor | June 4, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Leather sector in Pakistan requests reduced chemical import taxes
Leather sector in Pakistan requests reduced chemical import taxes

Leather Industry Seeks Duty Reduction for Chemical Imports Pakistan’s leather sector has advocated for a decrease in customs duties on...

By News-Editor | June 4, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Alibaba Group Forms Strategic Alliance with Pakistan’s Big Bird Foods
Alibaba Group Forms Strategic Alliance with Pakistan’s Big Bird Foods

Big Bird Foods Partners with Alibaba Group Big Bird Foods Limited (BBFL), a Pakistan-based chicken processing company, has forged a...

By News-Editor | June 4, 2025 | Category: Business, China, Tech

Adeel Qamar Named CEO of Engro Powergen Qadirpur
Adeel Qamar Named CEO of Engro Powergen Qadirpur

Engro Powergen Qadirpur Appoints New CEO Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited (EPQL) has officially endorsed the selection of Adeel Qamar as...

By News-Editor | June 4, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Alibaba Group and Big Bird Foods Ltd Announce Strategic Alliance
Alibaba Group and Big Bird Foods Ltd Announce Strategic Alliance

Big Bird Foods Partners with Alibaba Group for Global Expansion Big Bird Foods Limited (BBFL), a Pakistani firm specializing in...

By News-Editor | June 4, 2025 | Category: Business, China, Tech

Tripartite power agreement signed by KAPCO
Tripartite power agreement signed by KAPCO

Kot Addu Power Company Inks Tri-Party Agreement The Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) has formalized a Tri-Partite Power Purchase...

By News-Editor | June 4, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Cherat Cement, Shirazi Investments in race to acquire ACPL majority stake
Cherat Cement, Shirazi Investments in race to acquire ACPL majority stake

Bidding War Heats Up for Attock Cement The competition to acquire Attock Cement Pakistan Limited (ACPL) has grown more intense...

By News-Editor | June 4, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Pakistan’s 155 Railway Stations Shift to Solar, Saving Government Millions
Pakistan’s 155 Railway Stations Shift to Solar, Saving Government Millions

Pakistan Railways Going Green: Solar Power for 155 Stations As part of the government’s initiative to promote renewable energy, Pakistan...

By News-Editor | June 4, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Rupee Strengthens: Records Intra-day Gain Versus US Dollar
Rupee Strengthens: Records Intra-day Gain Versus US Dollar

Pakistani Rupee Sees Slight Gain Against US Dollar On Wednesday, the Pakistani rupee showed a slight improvement against the US...

By News-Editor | June 4, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Global outlook lowered by OECD
Global outlook lowered by OECD

OECD Trims Global Growth Forecast Amid Trade War Concerns PARIS: The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has revised...

By News-Editor | June 4, 2025 | Category: Business, China, United States, World

Cement sector calls for tax cuts due to drop in local demand
Cement sector calls for tax cuts due to drop in local demand

Cement Sector Concerned Over Domestic Sales Dip The cement industry has voiced concerns over the 1.94% decline in local cement...

By News-Editor | June 4, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

NHA Imposes Surcharge on Vehicles Lacking M-Tag at Toll Plazas
NHA Imposes Surcharge on Vehicles Lacking M-Tag at Toll Plazas

NHA to Impose Additional Toll Tax on Non-M-Tag Vehicles In a move to fully implement the M-Tag system on motorways,...

By News-Editor | June 4, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, Latest

Gold price increases by Rs1,000 per tola in Pakistan
Gold price increases by Rs1,000 per tola in Pakistan

Gold Prices Rise Again in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a further increase on Tuesday, mirroring gains observed in...

By News-Editor | June 3, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Karachi’s top cattle market sees trade boom for Eid-ul-Adha 2025
Karachi’s top cattle market sees trade boom for Eid-ul-Adha 2025

Cattle Trading Reaches Peak Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha As Eid-ul-Adha approaches in Pakistan, commercial activity is surging at Asia’s largest livestock...

By News-Editor | June 3, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Investors’ elation propels KSE-100 to a record peak after IMF deal
Investors’ elation propels KSE-100 to a record peak after IMF deal

PSX Climbs to Record High After Previous Day’s Dip Following a decline of over 800 points the previous day, the...

By News-Editor | June 3, 2025 | Category: Business, World

Aurangzeb: Pakistan’s structural reforms pave way for lasting growth
Aurangzeb: Pakistan’s structural reforms pave way for lasting growth

Pakistan Poised for Sustainable Growth Through Structural Reforms, Says Finance Minister Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated on Tuesday that Pakistan...

By News-Editor | June 3, 2025 | Category: Business, China

KSE-100 Rallies as PSX Sees Positive Trend, Climbs Almost 1,500 Points
KSE-100 Rallies as PSX Sees Positive Trend, Climbs Almost 1,500 Points

PSX Rebounds with Significant Gains Following a decline of over 800 points the previous day, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)...

By News-Editor | June 3, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Pakistan secures $800mn finance program from ADB approval
Pakistan secures $800mn finance program from ADB approval

ADB Approves $800 Million Program to Bolster Pakistan’s Fiscal Management The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sanctioned an $800 million...

By News-Editor | June 3, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest