The Rupee on Thursday appreciated by 02 paisa against the US Dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 281.40 against the previous day’s closing of Rs 281.42. However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs 282.5 and […]
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PSX gains 1,043 points
The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish on Thursday, gaining 1,043.42 points, an increase of 0.66 percent, closing at 159,280.09 points against 158,236.68 points on the previous trading day. A total of 1,673,571,032 shares valuing Rs.55.278 billion were traded during the day as compared to 1,780,973,159 shares valuing Rs. 54.522 billion […]
Gold price drops by Rs 2,000 per tola
The price of 24-karat gold decreased by Rs2,000 on Thursday and was traded at Rs396,800 per tola compared to Rs398,800 on the last trading day. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also declined by Rs1,714 to Rs340,192 from Rs.341,906, while 10 grams of […]
Soybean, palm oil imports grew 92.34%, 29.14% respectively
Edible oil imports, including soya bean and palm, into the country during the first two months of the current financial year grew by 92.43 per cent and 29.14 per cent, respectively as compared to the imports of the corresponding period of the last year. During the period from July-August, 2025, 609,996 metric tons of palm […]
FBR makes property value disclosure must in income tax returns
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced significant changes to the income tax return form on its online IRIS portal, making it mandatory for taxpayers to disclose the market value of their assets. The move comes only days before the September 30 deadline for filing tax returns. In a bid to tighten compliance, the […]
Kazakhstan, Pakistan plan to achieve $1bn trade target: envoy
Kazakh Ambassador, Yerzhan Kistafin on Thursday said that Kazakhstan and Pakistan are holding dialogue on a six-point framework to take bilateral trade volume up to $1 billion to eventually reach optimum level of the country’s trade potential. The potential of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Kazakhstan is up to $ 14 billion and both countries […]
Housing minister meets ADB delegation to explore cooperation
A delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) called on Federal Minister for Housing and Works, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, at his office on Thursday to explore avenues for mutual cooperation on land data bank and housing sector initiatives. The meeting focused on exploring avenues of mutual cooperation, particularly the establishment of a Land Data […]
Ministern calls for action to protect oceans, unveils blue economy plans
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Thursday called for urgent international efforts to protect oceans, warning that the world’s seas are under mounting pressure from climate change, pollution, and overuse. In a message marking World Maritime Day, Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said oceans stand at a “pivotal point” and must be safeguarded […]
Pakistan, Syria agree to deepen economic cooperation
Pakistan and Syria have agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, agriculture, and technology to support mutual growth and development. During a meeting in Islamabad, Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain and Syrian Ambassador Dr. Ramez Alraee discussed ways to deepen ties. Hussain highlighted the historical, cultural, and religious connections between the two nations. […]
China-Pakistan project promises eco-friendly tomato farming
A groundbreaking collaboration between Pakistan and China is testing eco-friendly tomato farming methods that could significantly reduce chemical use while maintaining stable crop yields. Field experiments in Sargodha have shown that pesticide usage can be cut by more than 40 percent without lowering productivity, marking a major step toward sustainable agriculture. The trials were conducted […]