4 h. ago Energy minister assures business community of affordable electricity

Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that providing affordable electricity to the business community and the public is the vision of President Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, with the full support and efforts of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. Speaking as the chief […]

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5 h. ago Exporters urge policy support to capitalise on US tariff cut

Pakistan’s exporters are set to gain a competitive edge in the US market after the government successfully negotiated to get reciprocal tariff reduced from 29% to 19%, the lowest in the region providing Pakistan an opportunity to boost exports to the United States. The breakthrough was discussed in a meeting on ‘US Reciprocal Tariffs’ chaired […]

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7 h. ago Lahore to Karachi Train Ticket Price, Timings – August 2025 Update

KARACHI – Pakistan Railways offers multiple trains from two of the key cities, Lahore and Karachi. The journey takes approximately

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9 h. ago PFMA directed to deposit Rs35 million penalty for illegal price fixing

ISLAMABAD – The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has upheld the order of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) against the

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12 h. ago Sindh announces affordable electricity for Karachi residents

The Sindh government has announced plans to provide cheaper electricity to Karachi’s residents and industries. Provincial Energy Minister Nasir Hussain Shah stated that under the new regulatory body SEPRA, electricity rates will be much lower than those charged by K-Electric. The Sindh Transmission and Dispatch Company (STDC) will handle electricity transmission, allowing the government to […]

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12 h. ago 89 more Palestinians killed in brutal Israeli attacks on Gaza

Israeli forces have killed at least 89 more Palestinians in Gaza in the last 24 hours. The attacks injured 513 people, including 31 civilians seeking humanitarian aid. The Gaza Health Ministry reported these casualties, raising the total death toll since October 7, 2023, to over 61,599. Furthermore, the ministry said they recovered 11 more bodies […]

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21 h. ago Do you know the number of consumers using below 200 electricity units/month?

ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Energy Owais Leghari said both protected and non-protected electricity consumers have witnessed a significant relief

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30 h. ago Pakistan gets offers in 100,000 metric tons white sugar tender

The lowest price offered in the international tender from Pakistan to buy 100,000 metric tons of sugar on Monday was believed to be $539 a metric ton cost and freight included (c&f), European traders said in initial assessments. Offers in the tender from the state trading agency Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) are still being […]

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37 h. ago Petrol Prices expected to come down in Pakistan from August 16; full details here

ISLAMABAD – A sigh of relief for inflation-weary Pakistanis as prices of Petrol and diesel are expected to come down

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40 h. ago Gold price plunges by Rs3,600 in Pakistan – Check new rates on August 11

KARACHI – Gold opened new business week with significant losses in local market of Pakistan amid decreasing global rates on

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55 h. ago Alhamra’s ‘The Zero Line’ electrifies audience with a wordless masterpiece of history and humanity

In a breathtaking display of artistry and emotional depth, the Alhamra Cultural Complex brought down the curtain on its two-day theatrical triumph, “The Zero Line”. Staged in the grandeur of Hall No. 1, the production unfolded like a living painting. This spellbinding non-verbal performance transported audiences to the raw heart of history and left them […]

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3 d. ago Honda CG 150 Installment Plan in Pakistan starting at Rs18,000 per month

KARACHI – Honda finally added 150 unit in its lineup, but the bike price is near half million, and is

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3 d. ago Gold price in Pakistan falls to Rs362,400 per Tola amid global dip

KARACHI – Gold rates in Pakistan wrapped up weekn with meagre losses on Saturday amid dip in the international market.

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3 d. ago PMDC denies 80% MDCAT fee hike, confirms October 5 test date

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has dismissed claims that it raised the MDCAT 2025 fee by 80%. In a statement on Saturday, PMDC clarified that the fee had increased modestly—from Rs8,000 in 2024 to Rs9,000 in 2025, marking a 12.5% hike. The Council addressed growing concerns on social media, calling the circulating figures […]

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4 d. ago Electricity Protected Category to cover up to 300 Units in Pakistan; full details here

ISLAMABAD – Another move to ease burden on struggling households, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered high-level committee to overhaul the “protected

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4 d. ago Changan Alsvin now Rs2.75Lac cheaper in Pakistan This August; Check New Rates

LAHORE – Good news for those looking to buy Changan Alsvin as price of the sedan becomes more cheaper. Car,

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4 d. ago India bows to U.S. pressure, agrees to cut Russian oil imports

India has shown readiness to reduce its oil imports from Russia after facing growing pressure and economic threats from the United States. This move follows President Donald Trump’s recent warning and imposition of additional tariffs on Indian goods, raising total U.S. tariffs on Indian exports to 50%. According to a Reuters report, Indian officials discreetly […]

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5 d. ago Toyota Yaris Installment Plan starting at Rs68,000/Month Under ‘Azadi Offer’

KARACHI – Relief for car buyers amid skyrocketing vehicle prices and recent implementation of additional levies like new climate tax,

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5 d. ago Bahria Town’s properties sold for Rs1.3 Billion in Massive NAB Auction

ISLAMABAD – Malik Riaz’s real estate fortress weakens as six Bahria Town assets have been sold for Rs1.3 Billion, despite

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5 d. ago Electricity Prices slashed until October as NEPRA cuts Rs1.89 Per Unit

KARACHI – In major relief for electricity consumers, including Karachi, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved reduction of Rs1.89 per

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