Business IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva Praises Pakistan’s Economic Reforms Under PM Shehbaz Sharif January 24, 2026 The Universe Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has lauded the Pakistan government’s economic reform agenda, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, praising his commitment to development and…
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 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 Salaried Class Remains Pakistan’s Largest Tax Contributor in First Half of Fiscal Year: FBR January 6, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: The salaried class continues to shoulder the largest share of Pakistan’s tax burden, contributing significantly more to national revenue during the first six months of the current fiscal year,…
Business PSX Extends New Year Rally as KSE-100 Hits Fresh Record High January 5, 2026 The Universe KARACHI: Pakistan’s equity market extended its New Year rally on Monday, with strong buying driven by asset-allocation flows and easing macroeconomic signals, pushing the benchmark index to fresh record levels.…
Business PSX Hits New Record as KSE-100 Surges Past 181,000 Points January 5, 2026 The Universe The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its strong upward momentum on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index setting fresh records amid a positive market trend. Dollar Rallies at Start of…
