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PSX gains 1,547 to record high

Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange's (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index continued with bullish trend on Monday, gaining 1,547.05 more points, a positive of 1.06 percent, closing recorded high... Read More


Dengue cases rise in Rawalpindi, health officials urge caution

Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- Six new dengue cases were reported in Rawalpindi, raising the total number of patients in Rawalpindi and nearby Murree to 58. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely... Read More


Gold prices dip by Rs3,600

Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- The price of 24 karat per tola gold witnessed a decrease of Rs3,600 on Monday and was sold at Rs358,800 against its sale at Rs362,400 on the previous trading day, All Pakistan Sar... Read More


Cotton yarn exports to China surpass $203m

Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- Pakistan exported cotton yarn worth $203.29. 29 million to China in the first half of 2025, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Monday quoting the General Administration of Custo... Read More


NEPRA told to submit 5 year balance sheets of power plants

Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- The Senate Standing Committee on Power met here at the Parliament House on Monday under the Chairmanship of Senator Mohsin Aziz. The committee discussed in detail the 207 MW Mady... Read More


200-unit consumers getting 60pc lower power rates: Leghari

Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari informed the National Assembly on Monday that electricity charges for households using up to 200 units a month had dropp... Read More


Pakistan gets offers in 100,000 metric tons white sugar tender

Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- The lowest price offered in the international tender from Pakistan to buy 100,000 metric tons of sugar on Monday was believed to be $539 a metric ton cost and freight included (c&... Read More


Banks to remain closed on Thursday

Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), on Monday, announced that the central bank as well as all banking and financial institutions will remain closed on Thursday, August 14, 2025. "T... Read More


Govt collects Rs34b petroleum levy, NA told

Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- Minister of State for Energy (Petroleum Division) Ali Pervaiz informed the National Assembly on Monday that the government collected Rs34 billion under the Petroleum Development L... Read More


Dar, Azeri FM discuss investment, trade cooperation

Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday spoke with Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov and the two leaders discussed cooperation in ... Read More