Pakistan
Groundwork for ML-1 Karachi–Rohri section likely to begin in 2026
ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal chaired a review-meeting on key Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) projects in the railways, highways, and water sectors, directing the relevant ministries to prioritise timely execution, quality assurance, and realistic financial planning for the next three years to ensure delivery […]
Gold price surges to Rs474,000 per tola.
LAHORE, Dec 27 (APP):The price of gold has increased further in local bullion markets,with 24-carat gold now selling for Rs474,000 per tola,marking a rise of Rs1,000 per tola. Meanwhile,the price of 22-carat gold has reached Rs434,500 per tola, and 21-carat gold is priced at Rs414,750 per tola. In addition to gold,silver prices have also gone […]
Govt pushes export-led economy, says Rana Tanveer
LAHORE, Dec 26 (APP):Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain said on Friday that government is pushing export-led economy, adding that a single-digit policy rate is expected in a year.Talking to business community here at Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), he said, “Prime Minister is worried over declining exports […]
Pakistan building technology-driven, competitive nation under Uraan Pakistan vision: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Dec 26 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday said Pakistan was being transformed into a digitally empowered and competitive nation under the E-Pakistan pillar of the Uraan Pakistan Vision, with technology, innovation, and exports forming the backbone of future economic growth. Addressing the AI Rise Expo-2025, the […]
Federal Minister Consults FPCCI on PM’s Advice Government Urged to Review FTAs and Prioritize Seed Quality :Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Acting President FPCCI
Karachi:Mr. Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Acting President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has called upon the Government of Pakistan to conduct a comprehensive review of all existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in order to curtail trade deficit – extending benefits of those agreements to Pakistani exporters as well. We need to […]
From Rote Learning to Real Understanding: PIDE Examines Pakistan’s Shift to Outcome-Based Education
Islamabad, December 24, 2025 The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) convened a policy seminar to examine Pakistan’s transition to a Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) based curriculum and assessment system, with a particular focus on how national policy frameworks are being implemented in classrooms across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). The seminar […]
RCCI Welcomes Privatisation of PIA as a Positive Step Towards Economic Revival
The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has hailed the successful privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), terming it a commendable and much-needed step towards economic revival and fiscal discipline. RCCI President, Usman Shaukat, in a statement said that the privatisation of low-performing state-owned enterprises had long been a burden on the national exchequer, and […]
PIA privatization sends strong signal to global investors: Khurram Shahzad
ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP):Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Shahzad said on Wednesday that the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) marked a major structural reform and sent a strong message to global investors about Pakistan’s seriousness in fixing its economy.Talking to a private news channel, he said PIA had long been a loss-making entity […]
PM commends team on successful PIA privatization, orders to immediately offload all loss making entities
ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday appreciated the government team involved in the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), saying the successful completion of the process marked a major milestone achieved in the larger national interest. He directed that all the loss-making State Owned Entities (SOEs) must be offloaded immediately in […]
Naqvi briefed on NDMA’s disaster preparedness systems at NEOC
ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP):Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi on Wednesday visited the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) at National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) headquarters and was briefed on disaster early warning systems, technology ecosystem, digital portals, and operational dashboards. Earlier, Chairman NDMA Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, accompanied by […]