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SBP launches PRISM+ to boost payment infrastructure

Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 7:14 AM The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) launched its upgraded payment and settlement system, PRISM+, on Tuesday. "Previously, we launched RAAST, Pakistan's ... Read More


Govt finalises plan to speed up cargo clearance at key ports

Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 7:13 AM The government has finalised a set of recommendations to reduce container dwell time at Karachi Port and Port Qasim, aiming to improve cargo clearance... Read More


Pakistan, Bangladesh explore energy and mineral collaboration

Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 7:13 AM Pakistan and Bangladesh are looking to deepen their economic and energy ties, with both countries exploring new opportunities for bilateral growth in ... Read More


Gold prices decrease by Rs 1,100

Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 7:12 AM Gold-prices-upThe price of 24 karat per tola gold witnessed a decrease of Rs1,100 on Tuesday and was sold at Rs356,600 against its sale at Rs357,700 o... Read More


SECP, PMEX discuss commodities market uplift

Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 7:10 AM The Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan delegation, led by Chairperson Akif Saeed on Tuesday met with the Board of Directors of Pakistan Merc... Read More


Dar presses Afghanistan to act against TTP, BLA

Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 7:08 PM KABUL - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has urged Afghan authorities to take firm and verifiable action against terrorist groups ... Read More


Current account posts $254m deficit

Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 7:08 AM Pakistan's current account posted a deficit of $254 million in July 2025, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed on Tuesday. The def... Read More


China-Pakistan cooperation scores 12 deals worth 235m yuan in Kashgar

Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 7:05 AM Twelve China-Pakistan cooperation projects, valued at RMB 235 million, were signed at the Pakistan-focused session of the 15th Kashgar-Central and Sou... Read More


SAPM highlights automaker's role in economic growth

Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 7:03 AM Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Tuesday stressed that the auto manufacturing and par... Read More


Erdogan backs inclusive peace talks on Ukraine in call with Putin

Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 7:00 PM Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Turkiye supports a peace process involving all parties ... Read More