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25 July 2025

Business

PPL Initiates Efforts to Extinguish Korangi Creek Fire and Plans Gas Exploration​
PPL Initiates Efforts to Extinguish Korangi Creek Fire and Plans Gas Exploration​

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) is preparing to contain and extinguish a persistent fire that erupted during borehole drilling in Karachi’s...

By Web Desk | April 7, 2025 | Category: Business

Pakistan Stock Exchange Faces Record Decline Amid Global Market Turmoil
Pakistan Stock Exchange Faces Record Decline Amid Global Market Turmoil

On April 7, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed an unprecedented decline, with the benchmark KSE-100 index plummeting by...

By Web Desk | April 7, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, Trending

Pakistan Railways to Resume Khushhal Khan Khattak Express Service After Five Years
Pakistan Railways to Resume Khushhal Khan Khattak Express Service After Five Years

Pakistan Railways has announced the restoration of the Khushhal Khan Khattak Express, a long-distance train service connecting Karachi and Peshawar,...

By Web Desk | April 7, 2025 | Category: Business

Global Markets Plunge Amid Escalating U.S.-China Trade Tensions
Global Markets Plunge Amid Escalating U.S.-China Trade Tensions

Global financial markets have experienced a significant downturn following the announcement of sweeping tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump. The...

By Web Desk | April 7, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, World

UBL’s Market Capitalization Surpasses Combined Value of HBL and MCB
UBL’s Market Capitalization Surpasses Combined Value of HBL and MCB

In a remarkable development within Pakistan’s banking industry, United Bank Limited (UBL) has achieved a market capitalization that exceeds the...

By Web Desk | April 7, 2025 | Category: Business

Pakistan Stock Exchange Experiences Significant Downturn Amid Investor Concerns
Pakistan Stock Exchange Experiences Significant Downturn Amid Investor Concerns

Pakistan Stock Exchange Sees Sharp Decline Amid Investor Concerns The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a substantial downturn as the...

By Web Desk | April 7, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, Latest

PSX Soars Past Historic 120,000 Level – What’s Driving the Record Rally?
PSX Soars Past Historic 120,000 Level – What’s Driving the Record Rally?

PSX Makes History: KSE-100 Crosses 120,000 Points in Record Rally In a historic milestone, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged past the 120,000-point...

By Web Desk | April 4, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, Latest

iPhone Prices Set to Skyrocket Amid New Trump Tariffs
iPhone Prices Set to Skyrocket Amid New Trump Tariffs

Apple’s flagship product, the iPhone, is poised for a substantial price hike following the implementation of President Donald Trump’s sweeping...

By Web Desk | April 4, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business

Pakistan Announces Significant Reduction in Electricity Tariffs for Domestic and Industrial Consumers​
Pakistan Announces Significant Reduction in Electricity Tariffs for Domestic and Industrial Consumers​

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs, providing much-needed relief to both domestic and industrial...

By Web Desk | April 4, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, Trending

Pakistan Stock Exchange Hits Record High Following Significant Electricity Tariff Reductions
Pakistan Stock Exchange Hits Record High Following Significant Electricity Tariff Reductions

On April 3, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant surge, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbing 1,131.37...

By Web Desk | April 4, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business

OGDCL and Mari Energies Announce New Hydrocarbon Discoveries in Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
OGDCL and Mari Energies Announce New Hydrocarbon Discoveries in Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan’s state-owned enterprises, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and Mari Energies Ltd (MEL), have announced significant hydrocarbon discoveries...

By Web Desk | April 4, 2025 | Category: Business

Global Markets and Economies Brace for Impact Following President Trump’s Sweeping Tariff Announcements
Global Markets and Economies Brace for Impact Following President Trump’s Sweeping Tariff Announcements

President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of extensive tariffs has sent shockwaves through global markets and economies. The new policy imposes...

By Web Desk | April 4, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, United States, World

Pakistan’s Inflation Drops to 0.7% in March 2025, Marking Lowest Rate Since 1965​
Pakistan’s Inflation Drops to 0.7% in March 2025, Marking Lowest Rate Since 1965​

In March 2025, Pakistan’s headline inflation rate declined to 0.7% year-on-year, marking the lowest level since December 1965, according to...

By Web Desk | April 4, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business

Pakistan’s Remittances Surge to Record $3.5 Billion in March 2025
Pakistan’s Remittances Surge to Record $3.5 Billion in March 2025

Pakistan experienced a significant boost in remittances during March 2025, with inflows surpassing $3.5 billion—a 15% increase compared to February’s...

By Web Desk | April 3, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business

National Highway Authority Implements Up to 50% Toll Tax Increase on Motorways and Highways
National Highway Authority Implements Up to 50% Toll Tax Increase on Motorways and Highways

The National Highway Authority (NHA) has announced a significant increase in toll taxes for motorways and highways across Pakistan, with...

By Web Desk | April 3, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business

Global Markets Tumble Following President Trump’s Sweeping Tariff Announcements
Global Markets Tumble Following President Trump’s Sweeping Tariff Announcements

Global financial markets experienced significant turmoil following President Donald Trump’s announcement of extensive new tariffs under the “Liberation Day” initiative....

By Web Desk | April 3, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, Latest, United States, World

Punjab Government Allocates Rs 250 Million for Hybrid Vehicles in Environmental Protection Effort
Punjab Government Allocates Rs 250 Million for Hybrid Vehicles in Environmental Protection Effort

The Punjab government has recently established the Environment Protection Force, a new initiative aimed at addressing Lahore’s persistent air pollution...

By Web Desk | April 3, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, Tech

Pakistanis Contribute Over Rs. 619 Billion in Zakat During 2024, Surpassing Government Aid
Pakistanis Contribute Over Rs. 619 Billion in Zakat During 2024, Surpassing Government Aid

A recent survey has revealed that in 2024, approximately 50 million Pakistanis collectively donated Rs. 619 billion ($2.19 billion) in...

By Web Desk | April 3, 2025 | Category: Business

Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin’s Market Cap to Reach $500 Trillion, Surpassing Gold and Real Estate
Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin’s Market Cap to Reach $500 Trillion, Surpassing Gold and Real Estate

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, has projected that Bitcoin’s market capitalization could eventually reach $500 trillion, potentially surpassing the...

By Web Desk | April 3, 2025 | Category: Business, Tech, World

President Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs, Including 29% on Pakistan, in Major Trade Policy Shift
President Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs, Including 29% on Pakistan, in Major Trade Policy Shift

President Trump Announces Comprehensive Tariff Measures, Targeting Key Trading Partners Including Pakistan In a significant escalation of trade measures, President...

By Web Desk | April 3, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, United States, World