January 2026
Eligibility criteria set for CM Punjab Green Tractor Scheme Phase-III
FAISALABAD, Jan 08 (APP):The Punjab government has finalized eligibility criteria for receiving applications from the farmers under Chief Minister Punjab Green Tractor Scheme Phase-III for promoting mechanization in the agriculture sector. Director Agriculture (Extension) Chaudhary Khalid Mahmood said that the applicants must be residents of Punjab and possess a valid Computerized National Identity Card. He […]
PM Shehbaz congratulates PCB on PSL teams auction success
ISLAMABAD, Jan 08 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday congratulated Pakistan Cricket Board on the success of the auction phase of teams for Pakistan Super League. In a statement, he appreciated the efforts of Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Raza Naqvi and his team involved in organizing PSL. He said, “By the grace of Allah, […]
Kerb currency market
KARACHI, Jan 09 (APP):KARACHI, Jan, 09 (APP): Following were the Opening Rates of foreign currencies in kerb market issued by the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), here on Friday. F.C. LOW RATE HIGH RATE […]
Gold prices surge by Rs3,400 per tola
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):Gold prices increased sharply in the local market on Friday, as the price of 24-karat gold per tola surged by Rs.3,400 to settle at Rs.469,562, while the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold went up by Rs.2,915 to Rs.402,573, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. Likewise, the […]
Currency rates of NBP
KARACHI, Jan 09 (APP):Following are the selling/buying rates Of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), here on Friday. CURRENCY SELLING BUYING USD 281.85 […]
Foreign exchange rates
KARACHI, Jan 09 (APP):The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Friday. CONVERSION RATES FOR JANUARY 09, 2026 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE JANUARY 13, 2026 USD 280.0036 GBP […]
German ambassador visits SCCI, interacts with business community
SIALKOT, Jan 08 (APP):Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan Ina Lepel accompanied by First Secretary (Economic Development) Miriam Buedenbender-Buchholz visited the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and held an interactive session with the business community of Sialkot. The distinguished guests were received by Senior Vice President (SVP) SCCI Muhammad Murad […]
FCCP adjourns hearing of super tax case for Jan 12
ISLAMABAD, Jan 09 (APP):The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan on Friday adjourned the hearing of a set of petitions related to the super tax after the counsel for the taxpayer companies concluded his arguments. The case will now be taken up again on Monday, January 12. During the proceedings, a key point that emerged was […]
Rupee gains 03 paisa against US Dollar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):The Rupee on Friday appreciated by 03 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 280.02 compared to the previous day’s closing at Rs 280.05. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the Dollar in the open market were recorded at […]
Pakistan’s Islamic finance sector gains momentum, CDNS nears annual target midway through FY 2025-26
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has recorded a significant milestone in promoting Shariah-compliant investments, achieving Rs 23.4 billion in Islamic finance inflows from July 1, 2025, to January 8, 2026. This figure brings the directorate close to its annual target of Rs 25 billion for the current fiscal year 2025-26, […]