PM Shahbaz Sharif
PSX sheds 418 points to close at 174,054 points
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday closed bearish, losing 418.47 points, a negative change of 0.24 percent, to settle at 174,054.32 points compared to 174,472.80 points on the previous trading day, according to PSX data. During the session, the ready market witnessed a trading volume […]
PIDE hosts policy dialogue on transforming fisheries, aquaculture sector
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) here on Wednesday organized a policy seminar on Pakistan’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy 2025–2035 to deliberate on a long-term framework for green growth, food security, export development, and sustainable livelihoods. The seminar was moderated by Dr Muhammad Faisal, Research Fellow at PIDE and attended […]
Gold prices fall by Rs2,500 per tola to Rs456,962
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):The price of 24-karat gold decreased by Rs2,500 per tola and was sold at Rs456,962 on Wednesday as compared to Rs459,462 on the previous trading day, All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association reported. The price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also declined by Rs2,143 to Rs391,771 from Rs393,914, while 10 […]
Export of sport goods increases 15.86% to $179.334 mln
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):The export of sport goods from the country witnessed an increase of 15.86 percent during the first five months of the current financial year (2025-26) as compared to the export of corresponding months of last year. The country exported sport goods worth US$ 179.334 million during July-November (2025-26) as opposed to the […]
National Vaccine Policy ready for PM’s approval
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):In a significant step toward strengthening Pakistan’s health security and achieving industrial self-reliance, the National Vaccine Policy is now ready to be presented to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for approval in the coming days. In this regard, a meeting co- chaired by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and […]
Pakistan-China Business Forum Opens Sub-Branch in Hangzhou
BEIJING, Dec 29 (APP): The Sub-branch of the Pakistan-China Business Forum (PCBF) was recently inaugurated in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, marking a step forward to deepen economic and trade cooperation between China and Pakistan within the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region. Strategically located in one of China’s most dynamic economic hubs, the new branch will focus […]
Kashgar trade fair inks 19.6m yuan in deals, spurs BRI cooperation
BEIJING, Dec 31 (APP):The Kashgar Featured Products Promotion and the 2nd Trade Fair was recently held in Kashgar, Xinjiang, bringing together overseas buyers and local enterprises to deepen economic and trade cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. The event attracted more than 40 purchasing representatives and heads of chambers of commerce from countries including […]
Pakistan, ADB signs climate resilience initiatives worth 304.5 million for Provinces
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): The Government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday signed two major climate resilience initiatives worth 304.5 million for Singh and Punjab Provinces. The Agreement signed for the Sindh Coastal Resilience Sector Project (SCRP) amounting to USD 180.5 Million, and the Punjab Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Agriculture […]
AIOU approves market-oriented academic programs in psychology, media & business analytics
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) held a meeting of the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities under the chairmanship of the Dean of the Faculty, Prof Dr Abdul Aziz Sahir. During the meeting, the Schemes of Studies of BS, MPhil and PhD programs offered by various departments […]
KSrelief concludes second phase of livestock-based economic empowerment project in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has successfully concluded the second phase of the “Economic Empowerment of Vulnerable Households in Pakistan through Livestock Provision Project.” Under this completed phase, 1,000 vulnerable households in the districts of Swat, Swabi, Haripur, and Mansehra were supported through the provision of comprehensive […]