PM Shahbaz Sharif
CDNS achieves Rs 700 billion savings inflows by December 31th,FY 25-26
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has accomplished a mark of Rs700 billion in savings inflows of the yearly target for the current fiscal year, from July 1 to December 31th, 2025-26, for promoting the saving culture in the country. The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS, has set a savings […]
FCCP orders requisition, re-investment of Rs 794.27 mln in treasury bills
ISLAMABAD, Jan 02 (APP):The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan, comprising Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, Justice Ali Baqar Najafi, and Justice Arshad Hussain Shah, passed an order on Thursday in a series of connected constitutional and miscellaneous matters, including Miscellaneous Application No.182/2025. According to a press note released by the Press Information Department on Friday, the […]
IT Minister announces spectrum auction, 5G time-line
ISLAMABAD, Jan 02 (APP):Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Friday acknowledged persistent internet speed issues across country, attributing the problem to a severe shortage of available spectrum, and announced major policy steps aimed at improving connectivity, including a new spectrum auction and preparations for the country’s first-ever 5G roll-out. Addressing […]
Gilani calls for investment in Balochistan infrastructure to boost connectivity, development
ISLAMABAD, Dec 2 (APP): Chairman of Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday highlighting Balochistan’s strategic role in regional connectivity and its rich natural resources, urged investments in infrastructure, trade, minerals, and connectivity to uplift local communities, create employment, and promote shared national progress. The Senate chairman, addressing the participants of National Workshop Balochistan (NWB-18) […]
DPM Dar satisfied over sugar stock, downward price trend
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday chaired a meeting wherein he expressed his satisfaction over the stock position of the sugar and the downward trend in prices. The deputy prime minister directed all the relevant departments to ensure that the farmers also get a fair price […]
Rupee gains 01 paisa against US Dollar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):The Rupee on Friday appreciated by 01 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 280.11 compared to the previous day’s closing at Rs 280.12. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the Dollar in the open market were recorded at […]
Shipping Activity at Port Qasim
KARACHI, Jan 02 (APP):Six ships, MSC Susanna, Mohammad M, Andro Meda, Sea Ray, Al-Diab-II and Benue scheduled to load/offload Container, Polymers bags, Rice, Palm oil, LPG and LNG, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal, Multi-Purpose-1&2, Grain Cargo Terminal, Liquid Cargo Terminal, Engro Vopak Terminal and Pakistan Gas Port Terminal respectively on Thursday, Meanwhile six more […]
Exports reach $15.184 bln during Jul-Dec
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): The country’s merchandise exports reached to $15.184 billion during the first six months (July–December) of the current fiscal year (2025–26), Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. According to the PBS data, the exports showed a decline of 8.70 percent when compared to exports of $16.631 billion during July–December of […]
Three-day national SME-expo to commence from Jan 24: Haroon
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Friday announced that a historic national-level Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) cluster expo titled “Made in Pakistan: SME Cluster Showcase 2026” would be held at the Lahore Expo Centre from January 24 to 26, 2026. He said […]
Gold prices surge by Rs5,700 per tola
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):Gold prices increased sharply in the local market on Friday, as the price of 24-karat gold per tola surged by Rs.5,700 to settle at Rs 460,262, while the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold went up by Rs 4,887 to Rs 394,600, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers […]