By Staff Reporter Islamabad: Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) has temporarily shut down its main crude processing unit after road closures in the federal capital disrupted both the supply of crude oil and the distribution of refined products. In an official filing to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and the Securities […]
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LAHORE- UNS: Livoltek, a global leader in smart solar and energy storage solutions and a key subsidiary of Hexing Group, successfully concluded its participation at Solar Pakistan 2026, held from April 17 to 19 at Expo Center Lahore. The event served as a strong platform for Livoltek to reinforce its […]
By Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reduced official valuation rates for immovable properties in Islamabad by up to 35 per cent, marking a significant adjustment to the capital’s real estate pricing structure. The revised rates, issued through a notification on Thursday, apply to a wide […]
BEIJING -UNS:Pakistan top envoy to China, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi addressed a China–Pakistan Investment Promotion Conference today in Beijing. The conference was organized by IBI Guolian Gufan Group in collaboration with Pakistan Embassy, Beijing Federation of Industry and Commerce, and local district authorities. Over 70 Chinese companies from across various sectors […]
KARACHI-UNS:Pakistan recorded a sharp rise in its current account surplus in March, which climbed to $1.07 billion from $231 million in February, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan on Thursday. The increase was driven by a reduction in goods and services trade deficits along with robust […]
AFP:The ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran and wider Middle East tensions could sharply worsen global food insecurity, the World Bank’s chief economist has warned, cautioning that millions more people may be pushed towards hunger if the conflict drags on. Speaking to AFP on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in […]
NINGBO -UNS: Ambassador Khalil Hashmi visited Ningbo, a coastal city in eastern China, on April 14 as part of efforts by Pakistan Embassy and its Consulates in China to mobilize investments in 21 priority areas. The Ambassador delivered a keynote address at Pakistan-China (Ningbo) Industrial Cooperation Summit and spoke at […]
WASHINGTON-UNS :Pakistan is actively pursuing a range of financing avenues to strengthen its foreign exchange reserves amid mounting external pressures, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said. The move follows a request from the United Arab Emirates for the repayment of a $3 billion loan after the two sides did not reach […]
By Ms Sadaf Khalid Khan Pakistan today stands at a historic turning point reclaiming its rightful position as a central hub along the ancient Silk Road. With its unique geography connecting South Asia, Central Asia, China, and beyond, Pakistan has the opportunity to transform itself into a powerful bridge for […]
By Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected Pakistan’s economy to grow by 3.5% in FY2026 and 4.5% in FY2027, while warning that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could increase energy price volatility and pressure inflation, trade, and external accounts. In its Asian Development Outlook […]