Industry
PM orders solarization of loss-making feeders of PESCO, QESCO
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed that loss-making electricity feeders be shifted to solar power with the cooperation of local communities and provincial governments to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply in remote areas of the country. Chairing a high-level review meeting on solarization to ensure uninterrupted power supply to remote areas […]
International firms’ participation in PSL teams’ auction to promote foreign investment in country: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed the participation of international firms in the auction for the two new franchises of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), stating that it would help promote foreign investment in the country. He said overseas Pakistanis were playing a critical role in the nation’s development. […]
Govt accords special importance to B2B cooperation in IT, emerging technologies: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday appreciating the growing interest of the UAE investors in Pakistan’s digital economy, said that the Government of Pakistan accorded special importance to business-to-business (B2B) cooperation in the fields of information technology, digital innovation, blockchain, and other emerging technologies. The prime minister, in a meeting with […]
Shaza Fatima Khawaja launches artificial intelligence module at civil services academy
ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP):Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Thursday inaugurated the Artificial Intelligence 101 module at the Civil Services Academy (CSA) in Islamabad. Addressing the Special CSS Batch comprising 52 probationary officers from Balochistan, 46 from Sindh and 10 additional officers from Sindh, encouraged by the Federal Minister. This […]
Temporary reduction in power generation triggers need-based load management in IESCO region
ISLAMABAD, Jan 08 (APP):Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has initiated need-based load management across its entire region following a temporary reduction in overall power generation due to technical reasons, an IESCO spokesperson said on Thursday. According to the spokesperson, IESCO is currently not receiving electricity in line with demand, resulting in scheduled power outages in […]
PM Shehbaz launches major infrastructure, education initiatives for Balochistan’s uplift
QUETTA, Jan 8 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reiterated the federal government’s firm resolve to ensure accelerated development of Balochistan, saying that Pakistan must pool its national resources without hesitation to bring the province at par with other parts of the country. Addressing a ceremony to inaugurate and launch key development projects, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]