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IBCC eases Science Group equivalence rules for foreign-board studentsPublished on: September 5, 2026 9:26 PM

Pakistan, Sept. 5 -- The Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC) has relaxed equivalence rules for students from foreign education boards. Students who have passed at least two science subjects can... Read More


Export-led growth key to economic independence, says ministerPublished on: September 5, 2026 9:24 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 5 -- Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Friday said Pakistan's exports must become the engine of economic growth and a key source of econ... Read More


Rupee slightly up against dollarPublished on: September 5, 2026 9:24 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 5 -- The Rupee on Friday appreciated by 01 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 277.41, compared to the previous day's closing of Rs277.42. According to th... Read More


Gold prices surge by Rs 3,900 per tolaPublished on: September 5, 2026 9:24 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 5 -- Gold prices increased further in the local market on Friday, with the price of 24-karat gold rising by Rs3,900 to Rs469,136 per tola, according to rates issued by the All Pakistan... Read More


SBP rejects reports linking Raast with money launderingPublished on: September 5, 2026 9:21 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 5 -- The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has taken notice of a misleading headline on a social media platform suggesting that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has identified Raast a... Read More


US CG calls for stronger economic ties with PakistanPublished on: September 5, 2026 9:21 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 5 -- US Consul General Charles Goodman called for stronger economic ties between Pakistan and the United States, highlighting trade, investment and American technology during his two-d... Read More


SMEDA presents cluster-based lending studies to boost SME access to financePublished on: September 5, 2026 9:20 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 5 -- Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Friday organized a seminar on Cluster Based Lending Studies bring... Read More


Govt reaffirms commitment to mobilising private capital through PPPs, privatisationPublished on: September 5, 2026 9:20 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 5 -- The government on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to increasing private sector participation in Pakistan's economy through public-private partnerships (PPPs) and privatisation, p... Read More


PSX stays bullish, gains over 399 pointsPublished on: September 5, 2026 9:20 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 5 -- The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish momentum on Friday, gaining 399.13 points, a positive change of 0.23 percent, to close at 1... Read More


Balochistan train services suspended for two daysPublished on: September 5, 2026 9:19 PM

Pakistan, Sept. 5 -- Rail services from Balochistan to other parts of Pakistan have been suspended for two days. Railway authorities said repair work on the railway track prompted the disruption. The ... Read More