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Hutchison Ports Pakistan to invest $76 million in major upgradePublished on: August 20, 2026 11:52 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- Hutchison Ports Pakistan, the country's only state-of-the-art deep-water container terminal, announced a major upgrade to its operations with a $76 million investment program span... Read More


DISCOs have until Sept 30 to install AMI meters on 90% of govt connectionsPublished on: August 20, 2026 11:51 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- The Power Division (PD) on Wednesday set September 30, 2026 deadline for Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to upgrade 90% of all federal and provincial government electricity connec... Read More


Govt considering imposing income tax on farmers to meet IMF demandsPublished on: August 20, 2026 11:49 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- The government is considering imposing income tax on farmers to meet International Monetary Fund demands. Officials are preparing an alternative plan with the provinces to achieve... Read More


PSX plunges 1,109 points amid oil concernsPublished on: August 19, 2026 11:42 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange fell sharply on Wednesday as rising oil prices and Strait of Hormuz uncertainty weakened investor sentiment. The benchmark KSE-100 index lost 1,109.15 ... Read More


Gold mine collapse kills more than 100 in Central African RepublicPublished on: August 20, 2026 11:35 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- More than 100 people have died after a gold mine collapsed in the Central African Republic. The incident occurred near the border with Cameroon. The mine collapsed in Zimbe villag... Read More


Pakistan seeks $10bn facility from USPublished on: August 19, 2026 11:33 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- Pakistan has requested a $10 billion Exchange Stabilization Facility from the United States to strengthen its financial position. The Finance Ministry confirmed the request on Wed... Read More


Iran sets demands for reopening Strait of HormuzPublished on: August 19, 2026 11:03 AM

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 -- Iran has handed the United States a list of demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The development could influence ongoing efforts to reduce regional tensions. Read More: Horm... Read More


Pakistan, Malaysia to discuss prison transfer dealPublished on: August 19, 2026 10:57 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Pakistan and Malaysia are set to discuss a proposed agreement allowing prisoners to serve sentences in their home countries. Malaysian Interior Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasu... Read More


Trump pushes for early meeting with Kim Jong UnPublished on: August 19, 2026 10:49 AM

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- US President Donald Trump has urged his aides to arrange an early meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The Wall Street Journal reported the development, citing US offic... Read More


Iran rejects UAE missile launch claimPublished on: August 19, 2026 10:43 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Iran has rejected the UAE's claim that Tehran launched two ballistic missiles toward its territory. Tehran called the allegation baseless and warned it could increase regional ten... Read More