Senators Flag Rising Drug Prices, Counterfeit Medicines
The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Tuesday informed a parliamentary panel that certain medicines are imported, which contributes to their high cost.The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services,…
$5bn Trade Goal Set as Pakistan–Türkiye Expand Cooperation Roadmap
Pakistan and Türkiye on Tuesday emphasized on accelerating the expansion and implementation of the “Pakistan–Türkiye Trade in Goods Agreement”, ensuring that it delivers genuine and balanced market access. “We have also recognized the importance of…
Climate-Focused Investment Takes Root in Farm Sector
In a powerful stride toward climate resilience and agricultural reform, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Dr. Ayesha Khan, CEO and Country Head of Acumen Pakistan, to discuss the organization’s ground breaking $90…
Pakistan Set to Tighten Auto Safety, Quality Standards Under New Bill
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production recommended “The Motor Vehicles Industry Development Bill, 2025”, with a majority of votes. The 15th meeting of the Standing Committee on Industries and Production held on Tuesday…
Substandard Antibiotic Batch Withdrawn After Toxin Alert
Drug Regulatory Authority (Drap) on Tuesday ordered the immediate recall of a contaminated batch of Anarob antibiotic drip after laboratory tests found harmful levels of bacterial toxins. Anarob Infusion, which contains metronidazole, is widely used in…
Gold Touches All-Time High in Pakistan
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan soared to record levels on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, continuing a steady upward trend in precious metals. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, 24-carat gold per tola rose by Rs 4,100,…
Devaluation Has Failed Pakistan for 50 Years: Ejaz
Chairman Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) think tank Gohar Ejaz has strongly opposed repeated calls for rupee devaluation, stressing that the real solution to Pakistan’s economic challenges lies in building export competitiveness rather…
August 2025 Becomes Third-Hottest on Record
Global temperatures in August 2025 made it the third-hottest August ever recorded, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. Average global temperatures were 1.29°C above pre-industrial levels, close to the peaks seen in 2023 and 2024. The…
KSE-100 Surges as Remittances, Global Cues Boost Momentum
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened Tuesday on a bullish note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index rising more than 600 points in early trading. By 9:40am, the index stood at 156,732.92, up 645.62 points or 0.41%. Buying was strong in cement, banking,…
Trump Team Seeks High Court Support for Funding Freeze
President Donald Trump’s administration has asked the US Supreme Court to intervene in its fight to withhold $4 billion in foreign aid authorised by Congress, escalating a constitutional clash over spending powers. The Justice Department filed an…