Karachi (PNP) Gold Prices in Pakistan recorded a significant increase on Saturday as investors continued to move toward safe-haven assets following the presentation of the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. According to the latest rates released by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association,…
Islamabad (PNP) Shehbaz Sharif Dialogue Offer was renewed on Saturday as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on opposition parties to engage in meaningful discussions aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s political stability, economic progress, and national development. Speaking in the National Assembly, the prime minister emphasized the importance of political cooperation and urged all stakeholders to place…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has extended existing Austerity Measures until June 30, 2026 and approved revised business operating hours, allowing standalone grocery and kiryana stores to remain open until 10pm. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Fuel Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures, chaired by Deputy Prime…
Oil Prices climbed by more than 2% in international trading after Israeli military strikes in Lebanon intensified concerns over stability in the Middle East, one of the world’s most important energy-producing regions. The increase reflected growing market anxiety that an expansion of regional tensions could disrupt energy supplies, shipping routes, or investor confidence at a…
Eid ul Adha is widely known as a religious festival of sacrifice, devotion, and charity. However, beyond its spiritual significance lies a vast economic network that activates millions of livelihoods across Pakistan every year. The Livestock Economy of Eid ul Adha represents one of the country’s largest seasonal economic activities, generating billions of rupees in…
In recent years, SMS charges by Pakistani banks have become one of the most controversial and widely criticized issues in the country’s financial sector. What was once considered a minor service fee has now turned into a multi-billion rupee burden on consumers. The issue has gained national attention after revelations that banks collectively generate approximately…
The Gulf Crisis unfolding across Middle Eastern countries of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman is not just a temporary geopolitical event—it is a transformative moment that could permanently reshape the economic and strategic mindset of these nations. What once seemed like a stable security framework backed by global alliances is now…
Pakistan may soon join the global map of high-end iPhone manufacturing, as negotiations between the Government of Pakistan and Apple Inc. enter an advanced stage. Several media reports have confirmed that discussions are underway regarding the possibility of establishing Apple’s manufacturing presence in the country. If finalized, the development would mark a historic shift for…
In 1953, as the guns finally fell silent after the Korean War, South Korea stood on the brink of collapse. The Korean peninsula was divided into two parts and the Southern part had no oil reserves, no gas fields, no gold, no vast farmlands to fall back on. International observers were blunt in their assessments….
The term “Four Asian Tigers” refers to the remarkable economic success stories of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan—four East Asian economies that transformed themselves from relatively poor post‑war societies into some of the world’s most advanced and prosperous nations. These economies are celebrated for achieving rapid industrialization, sustained high economic growth, and a…
