5 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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28 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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53 h. ago ‘Pakistan Idol’ returns with Rahat, Fawad, Zeb and Bilal Maqsood on judges’ panel

Pakistan’s biggest and most celebrated music competition, Pakistan Idol, is back in grand style, offering young talent across the country a chance to shine on the nation’s biggest stage. This season, the star-studded judges’ panel features Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, heartthrob Fawad Khan, melodious Zeb Bangash and music maestro Bilal Maqsood. The competition promises […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan launches $10B corridor to connect with Central Asia

Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi announced a $10 billion rail corridor project to connect Pakistan with Afghanistan and Central Asia. He revealed this at the launch of the AD Ports office. The project will build a railway line from Kohat to Mazar-e-Sharif, offering landlocked Central Asian countries access to seaports through Pakistan. Abbasi called […]

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7 d. ago Govt issues another tender to buy 0.1m tonnes of sugar, traders say

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has issued a new international tender to purchase 100,000 tonnes of white refined sugar, European traders said on Monday. The quantity is double the earlier procurement target of 50,000 tonnes. The deadline for submission of price offers is August 11. The announcement is believed to indicate that Pakistan will […]

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3 w. ago Govt’s plan to distribute electric bikes, loaders among youth hailed

Govt’s plan to distribute Chinese-made electric bikes, loaders among youth has been hailed as a game-changer for Pakistan’s urban transportation, especially in cities like Gwadar and Quetta. The government on Saturday unveiled plans to distribute over 100,000 Chinese-made electric bikes and more than 300,000 electric loaders and rickshaws among youth aimed at reducing fuel imports, […]

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3 w. ago China desks proposed to boost investment and trade in Pakistan

The Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has proposed setting up dedicated “China desks” in key public institutions to ease investment processes for Chinese businesses. This move aims to strengthen industrial cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). These “China desks” will offer Chinese investors centralized support, including regulatory guidance, project assistance, and […]

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3 w. ago Over 600 jobs announced for Pakistanis in Dubai with free visa, paid leave offer

DUBAI – New Horizon Luxury Transport in collaboration with the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai has offered over 600

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3 w. ago Govt slashes sugar import after IMF warning and political pressure

In a surprising policy shift, the government has reduced its planned sugar import from 300,000 metric tonnes to just 50,000 metric tonnes. This change comes amid strong opposition from domestic sugar millers and growing concerns from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over violations tied to Pakistan’s $7 billion loan programme. The Trading Corporation of Pakistan […]

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4 w. ago Yango Pakistan expands its portfolio with solutions for businesses Yango Tech and partners with DealCart

KARACHI: Yango Pakistan is already helping thousands of people move through cities every day and now expanding its service offering in the country by introducing new AI-powered technology for businesses. As part of this evolution, Yango Tech is now fully available in Pakistan, offering businesses smarter ways to grow, operate, and connect with their customers. […]

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4 w. ago US Congress panel to hold hearing on ‘political repression in Pakistan’

PTI leader Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari, a former aide to ex-premier Imran Khan, is set to offer testimony on “political repression” in Pakistan before the United States Congress’ Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, it emerged on Monday. According to its website, the bipartisan commission was established in 2008 and is charged with promoting, defending and advocating […]

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4 w. ago Zulfi Bukhari to testify before US Congress body on ‘political repression’ in Pakistan

LONDON: PTI leader Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari, a former aide to ex-premier Imran Khan, is set to offer testimony on “political repression” in Pakistan before the United States Congress’ Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, it emerged on Monday. According to its website, the bipartisan commission was established in 2008 and is charged with promoting, defending and advocating […]

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4 w. ago PSX surges past 136,000 mark for the first time amid strong buying rally

In a historic move, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kicked off the new business week with a major rally, as the KSE-100 index surged past the 136,000 mark for the first time. The benchmark index climbed by 1,712.29 points, reaching a record high of 136,012 points — reflecting a 1.27 percent increase. Earlier in the […]

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