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Gold prices shine by Rs 5,000 per tolaPublished on: May 22, 2026 7:10 AM

Pakistan, May 22 -- The prices of gold increased in the local market on Thursday, with 24 karat gold per tola rising by Rs 5,000 to settle at Rs 475,362 compared to Rs 470,362 on the previous trading ... Read More


PSX stays bullish, gains over 3,683 pointsPublished on: May 22, 2026 7:05 AM

Pakistan, May 22 -- The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Thursday, gaining 3,683.02 points, a positive change of 2.23 percent, closing at 16... Read More


PSX raises Rs 76.3bn for Ministry of Finance in sixth Hybrid Sukuk auctionPublished on: May 22, 2026 7:05 AM

Pakistan, May 22 -- Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) successfully raised Rs76.29 billion for the Ministry of Finance through the 6th Auction of Government of Pakistan Hybrid Sukuk (GHS) held on M... Read More


PM Shehbaz pushes foreign investment drivePublished on: May 22, 2026 7:04 PM

Pakistan, May 22 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan is taking priority measures to increase foreign investment in the country. He made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation of Qat... Read More


No wheat shortage in country, Senate toldPublished on: May 22, 2026 7:04 AM

Pakistan, May 22 -- Minister for Law and Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar on Thursday rejected claims of a four million-ton wheat shortfall in the country and informed the Senate that sufficient wheat stock... Read More


OGDC secures eight offshore blocks under Bid Round 2025Published on: May 22, 2026 7:03 AM

Pakistan, May 22 -- Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC), Pakistan's largest exploration and production company, has secured eight offshore exploration blocks under the Offshore Bid Round 20... Read More


FCC suspends order for subsidy payment to private petroleum companyPublished on: May 22, 2026 7:03 AM

Pakistan, May 22 -- The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has suspended a decision by the Sindh High Court regarding subsidies granted to private companies during the petroleum crisis, admittin... Read More


PSW, EXIM sign MoU to strengthen digital trade finance frameworkPublished on: May 22, 2026 7:03 AM

Pakistan, May 22 -- Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and Export-Import Bank of Pakistan (Pak EXIM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance data-driven trade finance and support export g... Read More


President gives assent to SEZ (Amendment) Bill 2026Published on: May 22, 2026 7:03 AM

Pakistan, May 22 -- President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday approved the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at further encouraging the development of zones for industrial growth in th... Read More


Pakistan, Kenya pledge to double bilateral trade within five yearsPublished on: May 22, 2026 7:02 AM

Pakistan, May 22 -- Reaffirming their commitment to significantly expanding bilateral economic ties, Pakistan and Kenya agreed on Thursday to double the volume of bilateral trade over the next five ye... Read More