Industry
All out efforts being made to gain economic prosperity: Minister
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr Musadik Malik on Monday said that Pakistan is making all out efforts to gain economic prosperity. It would further strengthen defense sector of Pakistan, he said while talking to a private television channel. We have bilateral and trade relations with many countries including America, he said. […]
Zong, NADRA partner to advance Pakistan’s digital transformation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP):Zong and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s digital transformation drive, a key priority under the government’s ‘Digital Pakistan’ agenda. The collaboration aligns with the Prime Minister’s agenda for citizen-centric technological advancement and aims to enhance secure, inclusive digital services […]
Pakistan develops 400 advanced chickpea breeding lines
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):Pakistan has developed 400 advanced chickpea breeding lines under a newly established Speed Breeding Facility, aimed at accelerating the development of climate-resilient and high-yield pulse varieties. Dr Shahid Riaz Malik, Head of the Pulses Research Program at the National Agricultural Research Centre, told Wealth Pakistan that the advanced breeding lines have been […]
PM directs for expediting measures to provide loans to SMEs on easy terms
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the relevant institutions to expedite measures for providing loans to small and medium enterprises on easy terms through banks and other financial institutions. Chairing a meeting regarding Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) here at the PM House, the prime minister commended […]
PM directs for expediting measures to provide loans to SMEs on easy terms
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the relevant institutions to expedite measures for providing loans to small and medium enterprises on easy terms through banks and other financial institutions. Chairing a meeting regarding Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) here at the PM House, the prime minister commended […]
IESCO slaps Rs 554 mln fines, 3,185 power thieves arrested
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has imposed fines amounting to over Rs 554 million on consumers involved in electricity theft across six operational circles, as part of its intensified anti-power theft campaign. According to IESCO’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Engineer Ch. Khalid Mahmood, police arrested 3,185 offenders during the drive. He […]
Railways launches major track upgradation, expansion drive in country
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP):Pakistan Railways has launched an extensive programme to upgrade aging rail infrastructure, expand the network and restore long-neglected sections, with the objective of improving safety, reducing travel time and strengthening national connectivity. “The department owns a total of 11,881 track kilometers and 7,791 route kilometers across the country, adding that nearly 67 […]
Currency rates of NBP
KARACHI, Jan 06 (APP):Following are the selling/buying rates Of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), here on Tuesday. CURRENCY SELLING BUYING USD 281.90 […]
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KARACHI, Jan 06 (APP):EXCHANGE RATES FOR CURRENCY NOTES CURRENCY SELLING BUYING USD 281.90 278.88 GBP 382.23 377.73 EUR […]
Foreign exchange rates
KARACHI, Jan 06 (APP):The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Tuesday. CONVERSION RATES FOR JANUARY 06, 2026 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE JANUARY 08, 2026 USD 280.0543 GBP […]