Business Pakistan Secures $10.6bn in New Loans While Repaying $13.3bn in FY, Report Says February 21, 2026 The Universe The Government of Pakistan secured $10.6 billion in new external loans during the last fiscal year while repaying $13.3 billion in principal and interest, according to an annual report issued…
Business ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Eric Dane Dies at 53 After Battle With ALS February 20, 2026 The Universe Actor Eric Dane, best known for portraying Dr Mark Sloan on the hit television drama Grey’s Anatomy, has died at the age of 53 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral…
Business IMF Says Pakistan’s Economic Reforms Under EFF Helped Stabilise Economy February 20, 2026 The Universe Pakistan’s policy measures implemented under the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) have helped stabilise the country’s economy and restore investor confidence, an IMF spokesperson said on Thursday. PTI…
Business Pakistan Boosts Energy Production as OGDCL Signs Key Deal to Enhance Oil Output February 19, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made notable progress in strengthening its energy production capacity with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), marking a significant development in the country’s energy…
Business IMF Mission to Visit Pakistan on Feb 26 to Review $7bn Loan Programme February 18, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Iva Petrova, is scheduled to visit Pakistan on February 26 to review progress under the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF)…
Business Pakistan Stock Exchange Rebounds as KSE-100 Index Gains Over 1,000 Points February 17, 2026 The Universe The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a recovery on Tuesday after suffering a sharp decline in the previous trading session, with investor sentiment improving during intraday activity. Women International Film…
Business Oil Prices Little Changed, Headed for Second Weekly Decline as Iran Risk Fades February 13, 2026 The Universe Oil prices were little changed on Friday and are on track for a second consecutive weekly decline as concerns about a potential conflict with Iran receded and forecasts pointed to…
Business Privatisation Ministry Dismisses Unions’ Objections, Clears Way for PIA Sale February 12, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Privatisation has rejected all objections raised by workers’ unions and issued a detailed speaking order paving the way for the completion of Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA)…
Business Gold, Silver Prices Climb as PSX Stages Strong Recovery February 11, 2026 The Universe Gold and silver prices moved higher on Wednesday in Pakistan, mirroring gains in the international market, while the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rebounded sharply after two consecutive sessions of losses.…
Business Nepra Abolishes Net Metering, Shifts All Solar Prosumers to Net Billing February 10, 2026 The Universe Islamabad: In a sweeping policy shift, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Monday overhauled the regulatory framework governing net-metered solar consumers, known as prosumers, by terminating the net-metering…
