PM Shahbaz Sharif
PM directs easing credit for SMEs, small farmers to boost economic inclusion
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the State Bank of Pakistan and commercial banks to further simplify and expand credit mechanisms for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), new businesses and small farmers amid terming improved access to finance a top government priority for economic growth and inclusion.The prime minister […]
PTA notifies Mobile Virtual Network Operators policy framework
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP):The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), following approval of the Federal Cabinet, has notified the Policy Framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Services in Pakistan to promote competition, innovation, and enhanced consumer choice in the telecommunications sector. The framework enables MVNOs to offer nationwide mobile and next-generation mobile services under their own […]
Governor Kundi, federal health minister discuss strengthening healthcare in KP
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, on Wednesday held a meeting with Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal to discuss challenges and ongoing initiatives in the health sector of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During the meeting, Governor Kundi emphasized the importance of federal government support to improve healthcare facilities in the province, particularly in […]
93% public complaints resolved in 2025 as parliamentary affairs ministry handles 21,281 cases
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs reported that 93 percent of public complaints received across Pakistan in 2025 were resolved, with action taken on 21,281 applications during the year. The figures were shared in an official statement outlining steps taken to improve public access, accountability, and transparency in government processes. According to the […]
Foreign exchange rates
KARACHI, Jan 08 (APP):The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Thursday. CONVERSION RATES FOR JANUARY 08, 2026 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE JANUARY 12, 2026 USD 280.0243 GBP […]
Customs seizes vehicle, smuggled goods worth Rs 79.5 mln
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):In a major anti-smuggling operation, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Peshawar successfully intercepted and seized a ten-wheeler truck bearing registration number TKA-785, carrying a large consignment of smuggled goods. The total market value of the recovered contraband, including the seized vehicle, is estimated at Rs 79.5 million, said a news release here […]
NA body raises concerns over unjustified increase in school fee
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP):The standing committee of National Assembly (NA) on Federal Education and Professional Training on Tuesday criticized the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PIERA) over the unjustified increase in school fees and raised serious concerns about the fee appraisal mechanism linked to quality assessment. The meeting was held under the Convenorship of Dr […]
NA body on petroleum meets on Tuesday
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP):The meeting of the Standing Committee on the Petroleum Division of the National Assembly was held on Tuesday at the Parliament House, Islamabad, under the Chairmanship of Syed Mustafa Mehmood. The Committee confirmed the minutes of its previous meeting; however, it recommended that a compliance report on the recommendations of the meeting […]
CM reviews development programmes, orders faster implementation
LAHORE, Jan 06 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that modern infrastructure, clean environment and efficient civic services are the foundation of a new and progressive Punjab. Chairing a meeting to review in detail progress of the Punjab Development Programme, Lahore Development Programme, Model Village Programme, functioning of Parks and Horticulture Authorities (PHAs), […]
Rupee gains 01 paisa against US Dollar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):The Rupee on Wednesday appreciated by 01 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 280.06 compared to the previous day’s closing at Rs 280.07. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the Dollar in the open market were recorded at […]