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Gold prices dip by Rs 200 per tolaPublished on: June 18, 2026 11:29 AM

Pakistan, June 18 -- The prices of gold witnessed a slight decline in the local market on Wednesday, with 24 karat gold per tola decreasing by Rs 200 to settle at Rs 455,236, according to rates issued... Read More


Rupee gains three paisa against dollarPublished on: June 18, 2026 11:26 AM

Pakistan, June 18 -- The Rupee on Wednesday appreciated by 03 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 278.27 compared to the previous day's closing of Rs 278.30. According to... Read More


RCCI holds post-budget review sessionPublished on: June 18, 2026 11:25 AM

Pakistan, June 18 -- The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Wednesday held a post-budget session to review and analyse the Federal Budget 2026, with participation of business leader... Read More


PMOS to play central role in executing National Digital Masterplan: ministerPublished on: June 18, 2026 11:23 AM

Pakistan, June 18 -- Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema said on Wednesday that Prime Minister's Office System (PMOS) would serve as a key facilitator in the implementation of the Nation... Read More


DISCOs roll out redesigned electricity bills across PakistanPublished on: June 18, 2026 11:22 AM

Pakistan, June 18 -- Distribution Companies (DISCOs) across Pakistan have introduced a redesigned electricity bill format, marking a significant step in the Ministry of Energy (Power Division)'s consu... Read More


PSX stays bullish, gains 118 pointsPublished on: June 18, 2026 11:22 AM

Pakistan, June 18 -- The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained bullish on Wednesday, gaining 118.05 points, a positive change of 0.07 percent, closing at 180,511.02 poi... Read More


Current account posts $255 million surplus in 11 months of FY26: SBPPublished on: June 18, 2026 11:22 AM

Pakistan, June 18 -- Pakistan's External Current Account recorded a surplus of US$ 252 million during July-May fiscal year 2025-26 compared to a surplus of $ 1,618 million in the first eleven months o... Read More


Punjab launches motorcycle permit for teenagersPublished on: June 18, 2026 11:16 AM

Pakistan, June 18 -- The Punjab government has introduced a Juvenile Permit facility that allows teenagers aged 16 to 18 years to legally ride motorcycles, marking a significant step toward promoting ... Read More


PM, Bilawal agree on close federal-provincial coordinationPublished on: June 18, 2026 11:11 AM

Pakistan, June 18 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and discussed matters of national importance, the federal budget, development projects and the p... Read More


Sindh CM presents Rs 3.56 trillion budget with no new taxesPublished on: June 18, 2026 11:11 AM

Pakistan, June 18 -- Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presented a Rs 3.56 trillion budget for FY2026-27 on Wednesday, without imposing any new taxes and announcing a 7 per cent increase in gov... Read More