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Pakistan unveils national big data portal and quantum valley to power digital future

Pakistan, June 12 -- Pakistan took a major leap in digital transformation as Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal officially launched the National Big Data Portal on Thursday. Developed by LUMS and backed by ... Read More


Pakistan's plan to sharply increase growth faces headwinds - analysts

Pakistan, June 12 -- Pakistan is aiming to sharply increase economic growth under its annual federal budget unveiled on Tuesday, but analysts are skeptical about the country's ability to meet its ambi... Read More


Remittances hit $3.7bn in April, up 16% MoM

Pakistan, June 12 -- The inflow of overseas workers' remittances into Pakistan stood at $3.7 billion in May 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data showed on Wednesday. Remittances increased by 1... Read More


Provision of quality seeds to farmers govt's top priority

Pakistan, June 12 -- The third meeting of the Board of Governors of the National Seed Development and Regulatory Authority (NSDRA) was held on Wednesday with Minister for National Food Security and Re... Read More


PSX settles at new record high

Pakistan, June 12 -- The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Wednesday, gaining 2,328.24 points, showing positive change of 1.91 percent, closing at 124,352.... Read More


Gold price surges to Rs352,900 per tola

Pakistan, June 12 -- The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs.600 and was traded at Rs.352,900 on Wednesday compared to its sale at Rs.352,300 on last trading day, All Pakistan Sarafa Gems ... Read More


Global growth forecast cut to 2.3pc

Pakistan, June 12 -- The World Bank on Tuesday lowered its 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3 percent, down from 2.7 percent previously expected. In its latest economic prospects report, the 189-count... Read More


Etihad operates four flights to Karachi

Pakistan, June 12 -- Etihad has further increased its flight frequencies to Karachi, Pakistan, with tickets now available. This expansion is part of the airline's ongoing commitment to provide guests ... Read More


Minister highlights climate-resilient infrastructure in new maritime strategy

Pakistan, June 12 -- Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Wednesday emphasized the importance of climate-resilient infrastructure in a new maritime strategy, aiming... Read More


SECP registers record-breaking 3,609 new companies

Pakistan, June 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered a historic high of 3,609 companies in May 2025, surpassing the previous record of 3,442 set in January 202... Read More