Pakistan
Experts call for urgent action to address Pakistan’s housing needs
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):Experts at a seminar here on Wednesday stressed that sustainable urban planning, inclusive finance, corporate engagement, and stronger institutional coordination were critical to tackling Pakistan’s housing shortage and ensuring equitable access to decent housing for all. The policy seminar titled, “National Housing Policy: A Framework for Affordable, Inclusive, and Sustainable Shelter for […]
FBR holds awareness seminar at GCCI to promote tax compliance, accountability
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):Pursuing the Prime Minister of Pakistan’s vision to broaden the tax base, the Federal Board of Revenue held a seminar at the Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) to inform the business community of key reforms and measures aimed at broadening the tax base, enhancing voluntary compliance, strengthening transparency and accountability […]
Shipping activity at Port Qasim
KARACHI, Jan 07 (APP):Shipping activity was report at the port where six ships, Xpress Anglesey, GFS Giselle, Sarwat Gas, Stolt Argon, Gaslog Saratoga and Scorpio Honor carrying Container, Chemicals, LPG, LNG and Coal, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal, Engro Vopak Terminal, Sui Southern Gas Terminal, Pakistan Gas Port Terminal and Pakistan International Bulk Terminal […]
Kerb currency market
KARACHI, Jan 07 (APP):Following were the Opening Rates of foreign currencies in kerb market issued by the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), here on Wednesday. F.C. LOW RATE HIGH RATE (Inter Bank) […]
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, […]
Currency rates of NBP
KARACHI, Jan 07 (APP):Following are the selling/buying rates of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), here on Wednesday. CURRENCY SELLING BUYING USD 281.85 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]