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UAE raises petrol prices by around 8%, fuel rates climb in May updatePublished on: May 1, 2026 11:45 AM

Pakistan, May 1 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced new fuel prices for May 2026, increasing petrol rates by nearly 8% while keeping diesel prices unchanged, according to an official notif... Read More


Govt flags risk to external sector amid global uncertaintyPublished on: May 1, 2026 11:42 AM

Pakistan, May 1 -- Despite a healthy primary balance of 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) at home, the Ministry of Finance on Thursday warned that Pakistan's external sector may be facing r... Read More


EPZA despatches first export consignment to Kyrgyzstan via land routePublished on: May 1, 2026 11:42 AM

Pakistan, May 1 -- The Karachi Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) has successfully dispatched its first export consignment to Kyrgyzstan via land route, marking a significant step towards enhanc... Read More


Pakistan, China discuss green finance, climate-linked investmentPublished on: May 1, 2026 11:40 AM

Pakistan, May 1 -- Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday appreciated the strong and longstanding cooperation between Pakistan and Chinese institutions in the area of... Read More


Bears in control as PSX loses over 2,800 pointsPublished on: May 1, 2026 11:39 AM

Pakistan, May 1 -- The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with a bearish trend on Thursday, losing 2,829.70 points, a negative change of 1.71 percent, closing at 16... Read More


Gold prices surge by Rs 4,400 per tolaPublished on: May 1, 2026 11:37 AM

Pakistan, May 1 -- The prices of gold increased in the local market on Thursday, with 24 karat gold per tola rising by Rs 4,400 to settle at Rs 483,962 compared to Rs 479,562 on the previous trading d... Read More


Rupee gains ground against dollarPublished on: May 1, 2026 11:36 AM

Pakistan, May 1 -- The Rupee on Thursday appreciated by 03 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 278.77 compared to the previous day's closing of Rs 278.80. According to th... Read More


Tarbela 5th extension advances towards carbon market registrationPublished on: May 1, 2026 11:30 AM

Pakistan, May 1 -- The Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project (T5) has achieved a significant milestone in WAPDA's engagement with international carbon markets. The Project is expected to reduce app... Read More


Liquid foreign reserves surge to $21.27 billionPublished on: May 1, 2026 11:30 AM

Pakistan, May 1 -- The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan surged to US$ 21,269 million as of April 24, 2026 while the reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan rose to $ 15,827.9 million main... Read More


Pakistan boosts women's boxing growth planPublished on: April 30, 2026 11:28 AM

Pakistan, April 30 -- The Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) is taking measures to accelerate the growth of women's boxing, nurture new talent, and prepare female boxers for success at the international... Read More