PSX Extends Losses Despite Global Market Optimism
Investors at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced another turbulent session on Friday, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index slipped nearly 1,100 points during early trading. The index was recorded at 155,048.51 at 10:10am, a decline of 0.7%. Heavy selling…
Free artificial knee implant marks breakthrough for Karachi hospital
Doctors at Jinnah Hospital, Karachi, have achieved a major medical milestone by successfully performing the hospital’s first knee cancer surgery. The procedure restored mobility to a 26-year-old patient through the implantation of an artificial knee. The…
Financing schemes drive surge in vehicle purchases
Auto industry industry witnessed a sharp recovery in August 2025, with car sales climbing 62% year-on-year (YoY) and 27% month-on-month (MoM), according to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA). Sales, including light…
Free book banks planned in Islamabad schools to cut costs
The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has announced that all Islamabad model schools and colleges will establish book banks starting from the academic year 2026–27. The step is aimed at ensuring timely distribution of free textbooks and reducing the…
Sindh launches Hari Card to boost rural economy
The Sindh government has announced the launch of the Benazir Hari Card, a landmark initiative to provide financial relief and subsidies to thousands of farmers across the province. Sindh Agriculture Minister confirmed on Thursday that registration and…
ICC Names All-Female Officials for Historic Women’s World Cup
For the first time in the history of the Women’s Cricket World Cup, all match officials will be women, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Thursday. The 13th edition of the 50-over tournament, scheduled in India and Sri Lanka from…
Haroon Akhtar Khan Chairs High-Level Task Force Meeting to Boost Cement and Clinker Exports
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired a high-level meeting of the Task Force on enhancing cement and clinker exports. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister’s Coordinator Mr. Rana Ehsan Afzal, Mr. Arif Habib,…
Wafi Energy Pakistan Donates 5,000 Liters of Fuel to NDMA for Flood Relief Efforts
As part of its ongoing support for NDMA’s flood-relief efforts, Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited provided 5,000 liters of diesel and motor gasoline to NDMA. This contribution follows an earlier 1,000-liter fuel donation provided to NDMA by Wafi Energy last…
RLNG for Sept 2025 raise slightly
ISLAMABAD (Sept 11)– Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Thursday notified a slight increase in the rate of imported Re-gasified Liquified Natural Gas (RLNG) for September following increase in DES (Delivered Ex-Ship). “The slight increase in RLNG…
Federal Minister Welcomes Chevron’s $30 Million Investment in Pakistan’s Oil Sector
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting today with Mr. Ahmed Zahid, CEO and Country Chairman of Chevron Pakistan, at the Ministry of Petroleum. The meeting focused on Chevron’s ongoing operations and future investment plans…