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Aurangzeb meets Sajwani business delegation to explore collaboration in digital finance

ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday held a high-level meeting with Sajwani business delegation to explore potential collaboration in digital finance and emerging technologies. The delegation was led by Syed Zeeshan Shah, Chairman, One Group, said a news release. The meeting focused on emerging global trends in tokenisation, […]

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Gold prices fall by Rs 1,200 per tola

ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):Gold prices declined in the local market on Wednesday, as the price of 24-karat gold per tola fell by Rs 1,200 to settle at Rs 466,762, while the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold dropped by Rs 1,028 to Rs 400,173, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. […]

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Foreign exchange rates

KARACHI, Jan 07 (APP):The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Wednesday. CONVERSION RATES FOR JANUARY 07, 2026 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE JANUARY 09, 2026      USD      280.0462      GBP  […]

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LCCI terminates Mian Abuzar Shad’s basic membership

LAHORE, Jan 06 (APP):Lahor Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Executive Committee has terminated the basic membership of Mian Abuzar Shad after disciplinary proceedings found him guilty of “conduct derogatory to the Chamber.” The decision was taken after considering his reply to the Show Cause issued to him. The Executive Committee discussed the reply to […]

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WASA makes monthly recovery target mandatory, sets Rs 425m benchmark

FAISALABAD, Jan 06 (APP):Water & Sanitation Agency (WASA) Managing Director (MD) Saqib Raza has declared achievement of the monthly revenue recovery target mandatory and made it clear that no lethargy, negligence or delay in meeting recovery goals would be tolerated under any circumstances. Presiding over a meeting of Revenue Directorates, he said that WASA has […]

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Karachi transporters’ delegation visits Lahore Chamber

LAHORE, Jan 06 (APP):A high-level delegation of transporters from Karachi, led by United Goods Transport Alliance Chairman Yaseen Naizi Malik, visited Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) here Tuesday. They held a detailed meeting with LCCI President Faheemur Rehman Saigol and Senior Vice President Tanveer Ahmed Sheikh, while Executive Committee Members of LCCI, Rana […]

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SAPM Haroon chairs meeting to review Lithium-Ion Battery Policy

ISLAMABAD, Jan 06 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Haroon Akhtar Khan on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review progress on the National Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Policy 2026–2031. The meeting was attended by Secretary Industries and Production Saif Anjum, CEO Engineering Development Board (EDB) Hammad Mansoor, and representatives of the private sector, said […]

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10 more roads, 10 main markets to be upgraded: Commissioner

FAISALABAD, Jan 06 (APP):Divisional Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar has said that 10 more roads and 10 major markets of the city will be upgraded soon and physical work on this project will commence from Thursday (January 08, 2026). Presiding over a meeting here on Tuesday, he reviewed progress on the ongoing development works including repair […]