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Finmin orders swift launch of skills bond, farmers scheme

Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has directed authorities to fast-track the roll-out of three crucial social impact initiatives within weeks, focused on skills development, sma... Read More


Tariffs cut for 300 items under NTP policy: Jam Kamal

Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal said on Friday that under the National Tariff Policy, duties on about 900 products would remain unchanged, while tariffs on 300 items - mos... Read More


FM Ishaq Dar heads to UK for key meetings

Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit the United Kingdom from August 17 to 19. During his trip, he will meet key British officials to discuss various are... Read More


PSX loses 37 points

Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange's (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index shed 37.67 points on Friday, a slight negative change of 0.03 percent, closing at 146,491.63 points against 146,529.31 ... Read More


Gold prices dip by Rs1,000

Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- The price of 24 karat per tola gold witnessed a decrease of Rs1,000 on Friday and was sold at Rs357,100 against its sale at Rs358,100 on the previous trading day, All Pakistan Sar... Read More


Punjab CM stands with KP in flood disaster, offers support

Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz called KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to express grief over the devastating floods. She offered condolences to families affected by the flo... Read More


Deal signed with financial advisers for ZTBL privatisation

Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- The Privatisation Commission on Friday signed a financial advisory services agreement with financial advisers for the privatisation of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), a state... Read More


Pakistan tops global equity rankings in US dollar returns

Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- Pakistan has claimed the top spot globally for equity market performance in US dollar terms over the past year, a standout economic achievement, media reports said. India, meanwh... Read More


Pakistan, Japan explore industrial collaboration in automotives, IT

Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- Pakistan and Japan on Friday explored new avenues for industrial cooperation with a focus on the automotive and information technology sectors. Special Assistant to the Prime Min... Read More


SBP-held foreign reserves rise to $14.12bn

Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan stood at $19,496.7 million as of August 08, 2025 while the reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan were recorded as $14,243.2 mil... Read More