Pakistan’s exports stable at $5.11 billion, Textile sector up 10 percent
In a high-stakes review meeting chaired by the Minister for Commerce, Pakistan’s trade performance for July–August 2025–26 emerged as a beacon of resilience in turbulent global waters. Despite mounting international challenges, exports held firm at $5.11…
Saturdays declared teaching days in Karachi
Private schools in Karachi reopened on Thursday after being closed for a day due to heavy rains and urban flooding that paralyzed large parts of the city. Chairman of the All Private Schools Management Association Sindh (APSMA), Syed Tariq Shah,…
PSX Extends Winning Streak with Fresh Gains
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its upward momentum on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index rising by nearly 600 points during early trading. At 9:35am, the index was recorded at 157,603.90 points, reflecting an increase of 583.11…
Govt Revises Profit Rate on Provident Funds for fiscal year 2024-25
The Government of Pakistan has announced a downward revision in the profit rate on deposits held in the General Provident Fund (GPF) and Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) for the financial year 2024–25. According to a resolution issued by the Ministry of…
Pakistan Ends Gas Connection Ban After Eight Years
The government of Pakistan has lifted an eight-year ban on domestic gas connections, paving the way for millions of households to finally receive long-delayed connections. The ban, in place since 2017, restricted new connections using domestic gas. Now,…
Pakistan Updates Higher Education Standards in Key Health Disciplines
The Curriculum Division of Higher Education Commission (HEC) has notified the revised curricula of three disciplines: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D), Food Science and Technology (FST), and Human Nutrition and Dietetics (HND). These programmes have been…
Islamabad to Lead Regional Drive Against Terrorism Under SCO-RATS
Pakistan today assumed the Chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (SCO-RATS). This is a reflection of the confidence of SCO member states in Pakistan’s dedicated efforts and contributions towards regional peace…
PM Sharif Approves Cheaper RLNG Connections Nationwide
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday approved the provision of RLNG connections to consumers awaiting gas connections, which will be supplied at 30% lower cost compared to LPG. Following this decision, Sui Northern and Sui Southern gas…
Shanghai Electric Ends $1.77bn Bid for K-Electric
Shanghai Electric Power (SEP) has terminated its long-awaited plan to acquire a majority stake in K-Electric (KE) for $1.77 billion, citing regulatory hurdles and shifting market conditions in Pakistan. The proposed deal, first initiated in 2016, aimed…
Global gold rally pauses after six-day surge
Gold and silver prices remained unchanged on Wednesday, holding firm at historic highs both in global and domestic markets. The pause comes after six consecutive sessions of gains, which pushed the metals to record levels. According to the All Pakistan…