Business Debt Surcharge on Electricity to Continue Up to Six Years, Government Notifies Revised Tariff January 15, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday announced that the Rs3.23 per unit debt surcharge on electricity consumers will continue for up to six years, as it notified a revised uniform national…
Business Gold Prices Hit Record Highs Globally and in Pakistan Amid Strong Demand January 14, 2026 The Universe Gold prices continued their sharp upward momentum on Wednesday, touching historic highs in both international and domestic markets as investors sought safe-haven assets amid ongoing global uncertainty. Malala Yousafzai Links…
Business FBR to Set Up Digital Enforcement Stations to Crack Down on Smuggling January 13, 2026 The Universe The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to establish Digital Enforcement Stations across the country as part of a major initiative to curb smuggling and illegal trade. Nora Fatehi…
Business PM Shehbaz Thanks Overseas Pakistanis for Record Remittances, Pays Tribute to Arfa Karim January 12, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed gratitude to overseas Pakistanis for sending record remittances in December 2025, saying their contribution reflects strong confidence in the country’s economic direction.…
Business US Signals Rapid Sanctions Relief for Venezuela, Eyes IMF and World Bank Re-Engagement January 11, 2026 The Universe US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that additional US sanctions on Venezuela could be lifted as early as next week to facilitate oil sales, marking a significant shift in…
Business Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu Appointed New Chairman of SECP January 10, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), according to a notification issued by the…
Business Pakistan Finalises Mobile, Electronics Manufacturing Policy 2026–30 to Boost Local Production January 9, 2026 The Universe The Ministry of Industries and Production has finalised a draft of the Mobile and Electronics Manufacturing Policy 2026–30, aimed at strengthening local production and expanding Pakistan’s manufacturing base. Bollywood Spy…
Business Gold, Silver Prices Ease Slightly in Pakistan Amid Minor Global Corrections January 8, 2026 The Universe Gold and silver prices in Pakistan recorded a slight decline on Thursday, January 8, 2025, in line with minor corrections in the international precious metals market, according to the latest…
Business Pakistan Seeks IMF Relief to Spur Growth, Cut Power Tariffs and Boost Investment January 7, 2026 The Universe According to well-placed sources in the Ministry of Finance, the government is preparing to seek relief within the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan programme in a bid to accelerate…
Business Gold Prices Slide on Profit-Booking, Strong Dollar Ahead of Key US Jobs Data January 7, 2026 The Universe Gold prices fell on Wednesday as investors booked profits after bullion briefly reached a more than one-week high earlier in the session, while a stronger US dollar weighed on sentiment…
