Tech
Zong, PTCL Cause Multibillion Rupees Loss to Exchequer
Audit report says PTA failed to recover dues; PTCL projects also under scrutiny ISLAMABAD: The national exchequer has suffered a loss of Rs 18 billion due…
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Tech
Jazz Rs6.8B Overbilling Scam Lands in Senate Panel
Auditor General flags Rs6.58bn consumer overcharging by Jazz; Senate body to probe regulatory oversight ISLAMABAD: A Rs6.8 billion overbilling scandal involving Jazz, Pakistan’s largest mobile operator,…
Health
MDCAT question bank launched to ensure fair exams
Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal inaugurates PM&DC’s new question bank aimed at strengthening transparency and candidate confidence in MDCAT 2025. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health…
Pakistan
Pakistan, Azerbaijan push trade, investment roadmap
Officials in Islamabad and Baku reaffirm commitment to boost bilateral economic and private sector ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral…
Business
SECP launches Capital Market Development Fund
The SECP has operationalized the Capital Market Development Fund with PKR 30 million in seed capital to expand financial literacy and investor outreach. ISLAMABAD: The Securities…
Pakistan
Flood-hit Gilgit-Baltistan roads restored after federal aid
Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan and Governor Mehdi Shah reviewed road restoration and relief efforts following floods in Gilgit-Baltistan. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem…
Business
CCP Approves HA Fibres Merger with Husnain Textile Mills
ISLAMABAD, August 20: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the merger of HA Fibres (Private) Limited (HAFL) with and into Husnain Textile Mills (Private)…
Gold Rates
Gold falls to Rs355,200 per tola on global decline
Gold prices in Pakistan slipped for the second straight day, mirroring losses in the international market, with silver also registering a drop. ISLAMABAD: Gold prices in…
Business
International Steels FY25 profit drops 57% despite margin recovery
ISLAMABAD: International Steels Ltd (ISL) reported a 57% year-on-year decline in annual profit for FY25, but the result surpassed market expectations due to stronger-than-anticipated gross margins…
Energy
US, Pakistan agree to expand energy ties in oil, gas, minerals
Washington signals shift toward economic engagement as US firms eye Pakistan’s energy market ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have pledged to deepen cooperation in the…
