Tomato Prices Soar in Pakistan as Weekly Inflation Rises ISLAMABAD — Shoppers in Pakistan are feeling the pinch as tomato prices surge across major cities. In the federal capital, tomatoes are now being sold at Rs380 per kilogram, followed by Rs360 in Rawalpindi, Rs350 in Faisalabad, Rs340 in Lahore, and Rs320 in both Gujranwala and […]
Gold and Silver Rates Remain Steady in Pakistan Amid Global Market Stability KARACHI — The rates for 24-karat gold held steady in the local market, with prices unchanged at Rs407,778 per tola. Similarly, 10 grams of 24-karat gold were traded at Rs349,603, while 10 grams of 22-karat gold remained at Rs320,481. On the international front, […]
NADRA Launches Online Appointment and Fee Payment System to Ease Public Services ISLAMABAD – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new online appointment system, allowing citizens to book visits to any NADRA Registration Center (NRC) across Pakistan through the Pak ID app. According to NADRA, citizens are advised to arrive at […]
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Widens Sharply Amid Rising Imports, Falling Exports ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s trade deficit expanded significantly in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, driven by a surge in imports and a decline in exports, official data showed. According to figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), imports between July and […]
Pakistan Tightens Vehicle Import Standards to Boost Safety and Environmental Compliance Islamabad – The Engineering Development Board (EDB), operating under the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P), has announced a major update to vehicle import regulations aimed at enhancing road safety, environmental standards, and consumer protection. The new rules, detailed in an official notification, expand […]
40,000 Applicants Win in Pakistan’s First E-Balloting for Electric Bikes, Rickshaws Islamabad – Pakistan has completed its first-ever secure digital balloting for electric two- and three-wheelers, a move hailed as a milestone in the country’s shift toward clean mobility. The online balloting, conducted through the PAVE portal with support from the Engineering Development Board (EDB), […]
FBR Misses Q1 Revenue Target; Extends Tax Return Deadline to October 15 ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) fell short of its first-quarter revenue target, collecting Rs2,885 billion against a goal of Rs3,083 billion, missing the mark by Rs199 billion. During the same period, the FBR also issued refunds totaling Rs157 billion. Breaking […]
U.S. Job Market Shows Signs of Slowing as Consumer Confidence Dips WASHINGTON — American households are growing increasingly cautious about the job market, as a new survey indicates optimism about employment is fading. The Conference Board reported Tuesday that the share of consumers who believe jobs are “plentiful” fell to its lowest level since early […]
Pakistan Allows Commercial Import of Old Vehicles with New Restrictions ISLAMABAD — The Ministry of Commerce has given the green light for the commercial import of old vehicles, but under strict conditions. Officials confirmed that all such imports will now be routed through banks and will carry a 40 percent regulatory duty. The Federal Board […]
Transporters Hike Fares After Petrol, Diesel Price Increase KARACHI – The transport sector has announced a 3% increase in fares following the federal government’s latest hike in petrol and diesel prices. Alliance President Malik Shahzad Awan said transporters are unable to absorb further losses, warning that continued fuel price hikes are creating serious instability in […]
