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PM Shehbaz commits to boosting digital economy and IT exports
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reviews progress on Pakistan’s IT roadmap and commits to expanding digital economy.
K-Electric Surpasses Record in Industrial Power Consumption
K-Electric reports a new record of 6.08 billion units in industrial electricity consumption, reflecting Pakistan's improving economic activity and governme
PM Shehbaz Welcomes Chinese Investment in Grain Storage Modernization
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomes a significant Chinese investment to modernize Pakistan’s grain storage infrastructure, aiming to deepen strategic ti
K-Electric’s Industrial Consumption Surges to Record High as Economic Growth Picks Up
K-Electric reports record-high industrial consumption in FY26, driven by Pakistan’s GDP growth and government incentives.
KE’s Industrial Power Consumption Surges by 20% in FY26
K-Electric reports a record high of 6.08 billion units in FY26, marking a 20% increase from the previous year.
Air Link to Launch Electric Bike Manufacturing in Pakistan
Air Link Communication Limited has approved plans for electric bike manufacturing at its facility in Lahore, diversifying into technology-driven mobility s
Chinese Buyers Secure Major Rice Order from Pakistan
REAP secures 60,000 metric tons of Pakistani rice orders from China, highlighting growing demand and quality.
Oil price breaches $100 as Middle East tensions rise
Benchmark crude oil prices exceed $100 a barrel amid fears of disruption to Saudi exports and US-Iran tensions.
Korean energy firm KOEN writes to PM over stalled $1bn investment in Pakistan
KOEN, a state-owned company from the Republic of Korea, has approached Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with concerns over unfair treatment during the…
Pakistan to Ban Local Sales by Export Factories
Export Processing Zones in Pakistan will be prohibited from selling products locally starting September 2026, as per IMF commitments.
US and Saudi Arabia Sign Major Nuclear Deal
The US and Saudi Arabia sign a multi-billion dollar nuclear cooperation deal amid ongoing discussions and pushback.
Minister stresses importance of local manufacturing for economic growth
Pakistan's Federal Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar stresses the importance of expanding industrial capacity to reduce import dependence.
Railways achieve record Rs115 billion revenue in FY2025-26
Pakistan Railways reports record revenue of Rs115 billion, marking a 24.2% increase from the previous fiscal year.
EasyJet profits plummet as fuel costs soar amid Iran conflict
Budget airline EasyJet reports a 70% drop in pre-tax profit due to soaring fuel costs and later bookings caused by the Iran…
Prime Minister Urges Population Planning to Support National Development
Prime Minister calls for aligning population policies with economic stability and national growth.
Punjab launches $80 million clean water program
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz initiates 'Chief Minister Clean Water Program' to install 5,600 filtration plants and establish state-of-the-art bottling facil
Palm oil futures rise on gains in rival vegetable oils and crude
Malaysian palm oil futures climb 1.93% as gains in rival vegetable oils and crude support the market.
Business Confidence in Pakistan Improves, But Budget Worries Persist
Business sentiment in Pakistan has improved but concerns over inflation and the Federal Budget remain a major issue.
Pakistan, New Zealand Commit to Boosting Trade and Investment
Deputy Prime Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters met to strengthen bilateral economic relations.
Japan’s 2-Year Bond Yield Reaches 31-Year High Amid BOJ Rate Hike Speculations
BOJ rate hike speculations drive two-year bond yield to its highest level since May 1995.