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Gold edges lower on firmer dollar after strong US jobs data

Feb 12, 2026

Gold prices dipped on Thursday, as the U.S. dollar firmed after stronger-than-expected January jobs data dented expectation for near-term interest rate cuts, while investors awaited inflation data due on Friday for more monetary policy cues. Spot…

The decision to print new currency notes in Pakistan, what will be the impact on the public?

Jan 17, 2026

Karachi: The government has formally decided to print new currency notes ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 5,000 to adapt the currency notes to international security standards, but its impact will be felt by the public. The federal government has decided to p…

S. M. Tanveer concerned over reliance on remittances and not exports for economic grwoth

Jan 13, 2026

LAHORE: Mr. S. M. Tanveer, Leader of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has expressed concerns over reliance on remittances and debt-driven consumption, and not exports, for economic grwoth and development. He highl…

Gold prices surge; rates reach new historical highs

Jan 12, 2026

Gold and silver prices have reached new historical highs in global and local markets. The US’s tensions with Venezuela and Iran, the echo of the US Federal Reserve’s further interest rate cut this year, and geopolitical tensions have caused global and …

New fiscal year budget, suggestions sought from business community

Jan 10, 2026

Islamabad: After the FBR field formations on the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, the government has now also sought suggestions from the business community. According to Express News, in this regard, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce …

Gold has become expensive again, with a big increase in price in global and local markets.

Jan 09, 2026

Karachi: Gold has become more expensive due to the increase in price in the global and local markets. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market recorded an increase of $34 on Friday, as a result of which the new global price of go…

Gold has become more expensive; price increases in global and local markets today

Jan 06, 2026

Karachi: Gold became more expensive due to a sharp increase in prices in the global and local markets for the second consecutive day today. The price of gold per ounce increased by $32 in the international bullion market today, Tuesday, after which the…

Welcome start to investment in Pakistan in 2026 under the Digital Reform Framework

Jan 04, 2026

Pakistan’s financial sector has seen a welcome and confident start to 2026 under the Digital Reform Framework. SIFC’s forward-looking economic strategy has further strengthened global investor confidence in Pakistan’s digital banking system. Pakista…

Government targets to export halal meat worth $520 million to Malaysia in next five years

Dec 27, 2025

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has set a target of exporting halal meat to Malaysia of $520 million in the next five years. According to officials, the government has declared halal meat as a priority sector to increase exports and has prepared a plan …

Dollar steady as Powell flags inflation risks; Mideast worries rise

Further increase in foreign exchange reserves

Dec 26, 2025

Karachi: Foreign exchange reserves increased during the last week, after which the total volume was recorded at 21 billion 22.6 million dollars. According to the State Bank, the government’s foreign exchange reserves increased by 16 million dollars dur…

Stock exchange in Pakistan reaches new historical heights

Dec 23, 2025

The positive effects of the economic reforms implemented by the government in Pakistan are starting to emerge. The Pakistan Stock Exchange has become one of the best-performing markets in the world due to positive economic reforms. By mid-December 2025…

February 13, 2026 Editorial

Pakistan’s Economy

February 12, 2026 Health

Dancing may be effective in treating depression: Research

February 12, 2026 Sports

Pakistan-India match, ICC invites cricket chiefs of 5 countries to defuse tension

February 12, 2026 Pakistan

Prime Minister meets with President, discusses important national and internal issues including Gaza Peace Board

Sardar Khan Niazi

(Tamgh-i-Imtaiz) Journalist, Business Leader, Entrepreneur

S. M. Tanveer calls for interest rate reduction after CPI drops to 3%

S.M. Tanveer demands removal of s131 bln cross subsidy from industrial electricity tariffs

Jan 19, 2026

LAHORE: S.M. Tanveer, FPCCI Leader and Patron-in-Chief UBG، has expressed serious concerns over the continued use of industrial electricity tariffs as a tool for cross subsidy, warning that this approach is steadily eroding Pakistan’s industrial competiti…