Business
Rupee Holds Firm Against Dollar Despite Market Pressures
The Pakistani rupee remained largely stable against the US dollar in the open market on 2 September 2025, with the buying rate at Rs 282.9 and…
Author: Salman Khan
Tech
PTA Shuts Down Five Defaulter LDI Firms Over Unpaid Dues
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revoked the licences of five Long Distance and International (LDI) operators after they failed to clear their outstanding dues despite…
Business
ECC Approves Funding Plan for Smooth USC Closure
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, today approved a technical supplementary grant…
Education
PPSC exams delayed due to floods
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has postponed its upcoming examinations due to the ongoing flood crisis across the country. The decision was taken at a…
Gold Rates
Domestic rates hit fresh peak on Thursday
Gold prices climbed further on Thursday in both local and international markets, extending the upward trend that has persisted in recent weeks. Figures released by the…
Tech
inDrive waives commission to support Karachi drivers
inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, has announced a special relief initiative for its driver community in Karachi, following the recent spell of heavy…
Business
Govt rules out wheat imports as reserves hold steady
The federal government has decided not to import wheat, saying local reserves are enough to meet national needs. The decision was confirmed at the eighth meeting…
Business
Agriculture losses may push inflation higher
Latest economic outlook has highlighted both encouraging signs and looming risks, as heavy rains and flooding threaten the country’s agriculture and food supply chains. The Finance…
Business
CCP Completes 32 Inquiries on Cartelization and Deceptive Marketing
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, held a meeting to review the performance of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP).Chairman CCP,…
Business
Raast QR Codes Made Mandatory at Fuel, Gas and CNG Outlets
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has directed all licensed entities under its regulation to adopt digital payment solutions in line with the government’s vision…
