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Pakistan's exports fall 17.66% in april as imports surge by 16.22%

Pakistan, May 17 -- Pakistan's exports took a significant hit in April 2025, while imports saw a sharp rise during the same month, according to the latest data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (... Read More


Government announces auction of non-operational power plants on may 19

Pakistan, May 17 -- The federal government has decided to auction outdated and non-functional power plants on May 19. These plants are owned by four public sector generation companies under GENCO Hold... Read More


IMF warns of Rs1 trillion tax gap in Pakistan's budget for 2025-26

Pakistan, May 17 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over a major shortfall in Pakistan's upcoming tax target. Pakistan plans to collect Rs14.3 trillion in taxes in the 2025-2... Read More


India's water project threatens Chenab river flow to Pakistan

Pakistan, May 17 -- In a concerning development, India has reportedly sped up work on a controversial project aimed at diverting the Chenab River towards the Ravi and Beas rivers. According to Pakista... Read More


UK foreign secretary urges Pakistan and India to uphold indus waters treaty

Pakistan, May 17 -- UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, has reiterated the British government's commitment to encouraging both Pakistan and India to adhere to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), an agreemen... Read More


Customs duty capped at 15% as govt unveils tariff reforms

Pakistan, May 17 -- In a bid to attract investment and promote exports, the federal government on Friday decided to significantly decrease import duties, including a phased elimination of additional c... Read More


Pakistan's defense minister claims Indian planes were 'cut like kites' by Pakistani forces

Pakistan, May 17 -- Pakistan's Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, praised the country's armed forces for successfully thwarting India's aggression. Speaking to the media at his residence in Sialkot, Asif... Read More


Gold price in Pakistan hits Rs. 338,500 per tola after Rs. 2,400 jump

Pakistan, May 17 -- Gold prices in Pakistan saw a significant rise on Saturday, with the price of one tola increasing by Rs. 2,400. This pushed the local price of gold to Rs. 338,500 per tola. The sur... Read More


Punjab distributes Rs. 61 billion in loans to 107,000 individuals for business startups

Pakistan, May 17 -- In just three months, over 107,000 individuals in Punjab have received loans totaling Rs. 61 billion under the Punjab government's easy business financing initiative. This marks a ... Read More


Bunyan-um-Marsoos symbol of unmatched bravery, says CM in tribute to armed forces

Pakistan, May 17 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif formally inaugurated the province-wide 'Youm-e-Tashakur & Marka-e-Haq' celebrations by hoisting the national flag at a solemn and dignifie... Read More