Karachi Port Sets 138-Year Record by Handling 55 Million Tons of Cargo in FY2025-26
KARACHI: Karachi Port has achieved a historic milestone by handling 55 million tons of cargo during the fiscal year 2025-26, setting a new record...
Pakistan’s Budget 2026-27: The Education Divide Between Federal Numbers and Provincial Reality
Every June, the same debate resurfaces when Pakistan’s budget is unveiled: why does interest on debt get trillions while education gets billions? Budget 2026-27...
PTA Mobile Tax Relief for Overseas Pakistanis Under Review
The government is considering relief in PTA mobile phone taxes for overseas Pakistanis, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry informed the Senate...
IMF Board Approves Pakistan Review, Unlocks $1.2 Billion Loan Tranche
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved Pakistan’s latest loan review, paving the way for the release of nearly $1.2 billion in...
Pakistan Stock Exchange Surges Over 4,000 Points on Renewed Investor Confidence
The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a strong bullish trend on Monday, with the benchmark index soaring by more than 4,000 points to reach 167,090...
Petrol Nears Historic Rs400 Mark After Fresh Hike, Diesel Jumps Sharply
Petrol price jumped from Rs393.35 to 399.86.
Pakistan Airports Authority to Roll Out Electric Cart Service at Major Airports to Ease Passenger Travel
Pakistan Airports Authority has announced plans to launch an electric cart service at major airports to improve passenger convenience and mobility.In the first phase,...
Pakistan floats emergency LNG tender amid supply crunch and rising power demand
Pakistan has issued its first spot tender for liquefied natural gas (LNG) since December 2023, seeking three cargoes to tackle growing power shortages. State-run...
Islamabad Makes Registration Mandatory for Online Taxi and Bike Services
Islamabad Makes Registration Mandatory for Online Taxi and Bike ServicesISLAMABAD: The Islamabad district administration has made registration mandatory for all online taxi and bike...
Pakistan’s Inflation Rises to 5.8% in January 2026
According to the latest report from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the year-on-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate reached 5.8% in January...
International Oil Prices Crash After Biggest Correction in Over 6 Months
Global crude oil prices plunged more than 5% on Monday, marking the largest single-day drop in over six months. Brent crude futures fell $3.5,...
FBR Increases Islamabad Property Valuations by Up to 75%, DHA Values Retained
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has raised valuation rates for residential and commercial properties in the Islamabad Capital Territory by 15 to 75...