Business PSX Update Pakistan Stock Exchange Posts Modest Gains as US-Iran Talks Remain in Focus August 4, 2026 The Universe PSX Update showed modest gains on Tuesday as investors remained cautious amid uncertainty surrounding negotiations to end the conflict between the United States and Iran. Black Sea Attack Drone Strike…
Business FBR Tax Collection Pakistan Collects Over Rs476 Billion Through Electricity Bills in FY2025-26 July 30, 2026 The Universe The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected more than Rs476 billion in taxes through electricity bills during the 2025-26 fiscal year, officials informed the Senate Standing Committee on Finance on…
Pakistan Regional Peace Mohsin Naqvi Reaffirms Pakistan’s Commitment During UK Meeting July 25, 2026 The Universe Regional Peace: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting lasting peace and stability across the region during a meeting with Lord Zameer Choudrey, a member of…
Business Oil Imports Pakistan’s Petroleum Bill Surpasses IMF Forecast in FY2025-26 July 20, 2026 The Universe Oil Imports pushed Pakistan’s annual petroleum import bill above the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) forecast in fiscal year 2025-26 as rising global crude prices increased the country’s energy costs. England…
Pakistan Daily Fuel Pricing Pakistan Moves Towards Market-Based Petroleum Rate System July 19, 2026 The Universe Pakistan is moving towards Daily Fuel Pricing as the federal government prepares to replace the existing weekly petroleum price adjustment system with a daily market-based mechanism. Netanyahu Visit New York…
Business SBP Bank Lending Consumer, Housing and Private Sector Credit Post Strong Growth July 18, 2026 The Universe SBP bank lending continued to expand in June 2026 as consumer financing, housing loans, auto financing and private sector credit posted strong year-on-year growth, according to the latest data released…
Business Pakistan Stock Exchange KSE-100 reclaims 181,000 points in strong rally July 1, 2026 The Universe The Pakistan Stock Exchange recorded strong gains on the third trading day of the week as the benchmark KSE-100 index moved back above the 181,000-point mark. Greece Wildfire Two dead…
Business National Assembly Passes Budget Measures After Rejecting Opposition Amendments June 23, 2026 The Universe Pakistan’s National Assembly on Monday passed the Finance Bill 2026-27 by a majority vote after rejecting all amendments proposed by opposition members. European Leaders Praise Outgoing UK Prime Minister During…
Pakistan Petroleum Prices: PM Shehbaz Sharif Signals Major Fuel Price Cut After Regional Diplomatic Progress June 19, 2026 The Universe Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Pakistan will soon declare a significant reduction in petroleum prices, linking the expected relief to improving regional conditions and recent diplomatic progress. Pakistan,…
Business Power Consumers Likely to Get Rs63.94bn Relief as DISCOs Seek Tariff Cut May 6, 2026 The Universe Electricity consumers across Pakistan, including those served by K-Electric, may receive a significant financial relief of Rs63.94 billion as power distribution companies (DISCOs) have approached National Electric Power Regulatory Authority…
