Business & Economy
January 28, 2026
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Pakistan and Australia Target Greater Collaboration in Mining Sector

A Strategic Partnership Takes Shape Pakistan and Australia are moving toward deeper mining cooperation, signaling a strategic alignment between a resource-rich developing economy and one of the world’s most advanced mining nations. As global demand for minerals such as copper, lithium, gold, and rare earth elements continues to rise, this collaboration could unlock vast economic […]

Business & Economy
January 27, 2026
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Monetary Policy: SBP Keeps Policy Rate Steady at 10.5% Amid ‘Stable’ Economic Outlook

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has maintained its benchmark policy rate at 10.5%, reinforcing a cautious but positive stance on monetary policy amid a relatively stable economic outlook. This decision — while surprising some analysts who expected a rate cut — reflects the central bank’s effort to balance inflation control with sustainable growth. Here’s […]

Business & Economy
January 24, 2026
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Sindh CM Approves Rs21.53bn for Karachi Road Rehabilitation: A Major Push to Revive Urban Infrastructure

A Long-Awaited Relief for Karachi Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city and economic backbone, has long struggled with deteriorating roads, traffic congestion, and crumbling urban infrastructure. For years, residents, businesses, and transport operators have voiced concerns over pothole-ridden streets, water-damaged roads, and delayed repair work that disrupts daily life. In a major development aimed at addressing these […]

Business & Economy
January 20, 2026
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Pakistan Emerges as World’s Third-Largest Rice Exporter, Marking a Strong Start to 2026

A Landmark Moment for Pakistan’s Agricultural Economy Pakistan emerges as World’s third-largest rice exporter, marking a strong start to 2026, a milestone that reflects years of agricultural resilience, strategic market expansion, and growing global demand for Pakistani rice. This achievement places Pakistan among the world’s top rice-exporting nations, strengthening its position in international trade and […]

Business & Economy
January 19, 2026
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Punjab Sahulat Bazaars Introduce Free Home Delivery, Providing Relief and Employment Across the Province

Punjab Sahulat Bazaars Launch Free Home Delivery While Providing Jobs to 9,200 People A total of 46 Sahulat Bazaars established across Punjab have provided dignified employment opportunities to 9,200 people, according to official figures, while also launching a landmark initiative that offers free home delivery of quality food items at subsidised rates—a first-of-its-kind, government-run project […]

Business & Economy
January 06, 2026
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Pakistan, China Agree to Enhance Coordination at 7th Round of Strategic Dialogue

Pakistan and China have agreed to strengthen coordination at both bilateral and multilateral forums, reaffirming their close strategic partnership, as both countries concluded the 7th round of the Pakistan–China Strategic Dialogue. The dialogue marked another milestone in the evolving relationship between the two long-standing allies, underscoring mutual trust, shared regional interests, and a commitment to […]

Business & Economy
December 24, 2025
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Saudi Airlines Wins ”Best Economy Class 2025” Awards

Saudi Airlines wins ‘Best Economy Class 2025’ awards, marking a major achievement for the Kingdom’s flag carrier and reinforcing its growing reputation as a world-class airline. In an industry where economy class passengers make up the majority of travelers, earning recognition in this category reflects consistent excellence in comfort, service quality, innovation, and overall passenger […]

Business & Economy
December 24, 2025
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PIAC Auction: Arif Habib Secures Airline with Rs135bn Winning Offer

A successful bid of Rs135bn by Arif Habib won the auction for Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Ltd (PIAC) after the process moved to an open auction round at a ceremony in Islamabad, marking the country’s first major privatisation in nearly two decades. This landmark moment represents far more than a change in ownership of the […]

Business & Economy
December 19, 2025
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Pakistan’s IT Exports Rise 14% in November to $356 Million, Five-Month Total Hits $1.8 Billion

In a significant development for Pakistan’s digital economy, Pakistan’s IT exports rise 14% in November to $356 million, five-month total hits $1.8 billion—a clear sign of the sector’s resilience and global competitiveness amid broader economic pressures. This performance, backed by data from financial institutions and industry bodies, highlights the country’s thriving information technology and communications […]

Business & Economy
December 15, 2025
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Bilal bin Saqib Reveals 30–40 Million Pakistanis Actively Using Digital Assets

Pakistan’s digital economy is quietly undergoing a historic transformation. According to Bilal bin Saqib, Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), 30 to 40 million Pakistanis are actively using digital assets, a figure that places the country among the fastest-growing digital asset user bases in the developing world. More importantly, Bilal bin Saqib […]