Govt Working to End Six-Month Penalty for Using Over 200 Units of Electricity
ISLAMABAD: The government is working to end the six-month penalty of higher electricity charges for domestic consumers who exceed the 200-unit monthly threshold by even…
Petrol Price Increases by Rs2.84, Diesel Rs2.28 Per Litre for Sept. 4
The government has increased petrol and high-speed diesel prices by Rs2.84 and Rs2.28 per litre, respectively, taking petrol to Rs349 and diesel to Rs374.31 per litre, with the revised rates…
Pakistani Rupee Gains Against Dollar as Islamabad Raises $3 Billion Through Eurobond Sale
The Pakistani rupee extended its marginal recovery against the US dollar on Thursday, appreciating by three paisas in the inter-bank market to close at Rs277.42, as Pakistan also raised $3…
NDMA Issues 72-Hour Flood Alert as Heavy Rain, Flash Floods Threaten Northern Areas
Monitorin Desk The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a 72-hour flood alert for parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning of heavy rainfall, flash…
Gold Price in Pakistan Jumps Rs11,200 per Tola to Rs465,236
Gold and silver prices surged sharply in both international and local markets, with the price of 24-karat gold in Pakistan rising by Rs11,200 per tola to reach Rs465,236, according to…
SECP Issues Show-Cause Notices to 28,761 Companies Over Failure to Disclose Ultimate Owners
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued show-cause notices to 28,761 companies for failing to provide details of their ultimate beneficial owners, requiring the companies to…
CPP Directs OGRA to Submit Written Recommendations on OMC Consolidation, Performance
ISLAMABAD: The Committee on Petroleum Pricing (CPP) has set a likely target of June 2027 for deregulation of petrol and directed the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to submit…
Imran Sarwar Appointed New President of National Bank of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Imran Sarwar has been appointed as the new President of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), with the Finance Division formally notifying his appointment for a three-year term. According…
Pakistan Cricket Team Gifts Signed Bat to King Charles During London Meeting
Pakistan Cricket Team Gifts Signed Bat to King Charles During London Meeting, The Pakistan cricket team presented a specially signed cricket bat to British King Charles during a meeting at…
Petrol, Diesel Prices Rise Again as Petrol Jumps Rs2.29, HSD Rs1.11 per Litre
ISLAMABAD: Petrol and high-speed diesel prices have been increased by Rs2.29 and Rs1.11 per litre, respectively, under Pakistan’s revised petroleum pricing mechanism, adding to fuel costs for motorists, transporters, farmers…
Federal Cabinet Approves Local Government System for Islamabad
Monitoring Desk ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the proposed local government system for Islamabad, paving the way for the legislation to be placed before Parliament for approval. According to…