NADRA warns Punjab residents against fraudulent civilian arms license websites
The agency warns that scammers are using fake platforms to steal personal data and charge excessive fees for illegal services.
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Business and economy news from Pakistan: markets, the rupee, energy, trade and the numbers behind the headlines.
Jihad Azour calls for neutral tax system to boost investment
The IMF official urged reforms to lower formality costs and improve resource allocation as Pakistan seeks to move beyond cycles of economic adjustment.
President Zardari meets IMF director to reaffirm Pakistan's fiscal commitment
The meeting follows a staff-level agreement on a $7 billion Extended Fund Facility and a $1.4 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility.
Jam Kamal Khan meets US Chargé d’Affaires to boost bilateral trade
The talks focused on accelerating trade agreement negotiations, expanding market access for mangoes and dates, and exploring mineral investments.
BISP launches digital wallet payments for women beneficiaries across Pakistan
The new system allows women to access funds from six partner banks at any time, streamlining the distribution of social safety net payments.
Strategic Vision Institute hosts Islamabad Non-Proliferation Conference 2026
The event features seven working sessions on deterrence dynamics, escalation risks, and the collapse of the global arms control architecture.
Punjab government to invest Rs1 billion in dairy mechanisation project
The government will cover 60 percent of machinery costs, capped at Rs500,000 per beneficiary, to empower small and resource-constrained farmers.
Pakistan achieves 22-year low fiscal deficit as twin deficit shrinks
The improvement follows a 40 percent rise in tax revenues and a recovery of foreign exchange reserves to more than three months of import cover.
Balochistan Economic and Investment Forum 2026 to open in Lahore
The forum aims to attract investment and showcase the province's untapped economic potential by exploring opportunities in mineral resources and trade.
Haroon Akhtar Khan meets Unido delegation to discuss industrial growth
The meeting aims to leverage international cooperation to address climate change impacts and boost local manufacturing through technology transfer.
Laurene Powell Jobs pays $250 million for Skydance stake
The investment secures a board seat for the Emerson Collective founder as the media giant consolidates through a major merger.
Pakistan government cuts petrol and diesel prices for 24 hours
The price of petrol fell by Rs. 5.16 to Rs. 381.14 per litre, while diesel dropped by Rs. 7.69 to Rs. 389.27 per litre.
Pakistan and Lahore Chamber to promote creative economy and cultural heritage
The partnership aims to export traditional handicrafts and arts to global markets while leveraging Lahore's status as a regional cultural capital.
Engro Fertilizers net profit rises 57 percent in third quarter
The company's earnings surged as urea offtake jumped 175 percent, while competitors faced production halts.
Shehbaz Sharif orders accelerated FBR reforms and faceless tax rollout
The move aims to widen the tax base and eliminate corruption through a technological overhaul and a new peer rating system for officials.
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chairs meeting on Pakistan gas sector restructuring roadmap
The roadmap addresses circular debt and cross-subsidies while drawing on international experiences from Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
SECP launches investigation into SE Fruits initial public offering
The probe aims to identify procedural lapses and ensure investors receive accurate data to bolster transparency in Pakistan's capital markets.
England and Wales Cricket Board issues 39 men's central contracts
The ECB becomes the primary employer for these players and will pay most or all of their salaries.
Punjab animal exports rise 43 percent as livestock card scheme expands
The provincial government aims to attract Rs65 billion in private investment to modernise the meat value chain and boost rural incomes.
Pakistan revises fiscal year 2025-26 economic growth down to 3.65 percent
The downward revision follows a sharp slowdown in the final quarter of the fiscal year, where growth dropped to 2 percent.
Pakistan electricity generation rises 5 percent in September 2026
The average fuel cost of power generation climbed 32 percent to Rs. 9.4 per unit in September 2026.
National Bank of Pakistan updates exchange rates for major global currencies
The Treasury Management Division released new buying and selling prices for the US Dollar, Euro, and several other international currencies.
Pakistan reports $18 billion trade data discrepancy to IMF
The gap emerged from inconsistent reporting systems between 2020 and 2025, prompting a government investigation into bilateral trade figures.
Funding shortage delays restoration of Lahore's Walled City
The Walled City of Lahore Authority is requesting billions of rupees to complete infrastructure projects and underground parking plazas.