Govt seeks new financing plan for ML-1 railway project
A high-level government committee has rejected a financing proposal for the Rohri-Multan section of the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway project,…
Finance
Pakistan’s government bonds attract $171m in foreign investment
Foreign investment in Pakistan’s domestic bonds remained focused on short-term debt in August, with Treasury bills (T-bills) receiving $46.7 million…
UN refugee agency cuts jobs, budget for 2027 amid funding crunch
The UN refugee agency is planning further reductions in its workforce and budget for 2027, highlighting the growing impact of…
PM Shehbaz orders third-party audit of ongoing FBR tax reforms
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure transparency and accountability in its ongoing…
Stocks surrender early gains, close flat
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained largely flat on Thursday after an early rally faded as investors opted for profit-taking…
Pakistan’s exports to five Central Asian states decline 4.1pc in FY26
Pakistan’s trade with five Central Asian countries declined sharply in FY26, with exports falling 4.1 per cent, as limited land…
SBP profits fall in FY26 as interest rates decline
The easing of monetary policy has begun to weigh on the profitability of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), with…
German ambassador meets finance minister, congratulates Pakistan on economic rating upgrade
German Ambassador Anna Lipl said the upgrade in Pakistan’s credit rating by Moody’s reflected growing confidence in the country, adding…
Gold prices in Pakistan remain near record levels
The price of 24-karat gold in Pakistan remained at Rs486,536 per tola on Thursday, keeping the precious metal close to…
Pakistan Forex Rates: Latest Currency Exchange Rates in Open Market
Major international currencies, including the US dollar, British pound, euro, UAE dirham and Saudi riyal, remained among the most closely…