World Business NewsTense phone call between Trump and Modi over May ceasefire marks turning point in US-India ties: report
Irked by Field Marshal Asim Munir’s lunch at White House, Modi turned down an invitation to stop by Washington on his way back from G7 summit in June; rift deepened with 50% Trump tariff on Indian exports
Aug 9, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan's electricity consumption surges, driven by higher industrial demand, easing tariff pressures
Power Division attributes recovery to return of captive power users to national grid, boosting consumption by up to 58% in FY25’s final quarter
Aug 9, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan falls short of IMF health and education spending targets
Expenditure on health and education reaches Rs2.84 trillion, falling Rs27 billion short of IMF's target of Rs2.86; Sindh and K-P lag behind commitments
Aug 9, 2025
HeadlinesNational Grid Company urges govt to resolve $3.65 million payment issue with Iranian company GAM ARAK
NGC proposes committee-led resolution for outstanding arbitral award, backed by diplomatic engagement with Iran
Aug 9, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan to introduce Digital Bill to regulate e-commerce, curb fraud, and tackle cartelisation
New legislation will ensure transparency in online marketing, enforce tax compliance, and address misleading practices in the digital space
Aug 9, 2025
HeadlinesRs76.5 billion in outstanding dues from power sector pushes SNGPL into liquidity crisis
Rs50.431 billion owed by WAPDA’s power plants; other dues include Liberty Power (Rs16.397 billion), Orient Power (Rs1.441 billion), and Engro Energy (Rs424 million)
Aug 9, 2025
HeadlinesPM Shehbaz seeks actionable plan to unlock Pakistan’s tourism potential
Premier calls for infrastructure upgrades, sustainable development, and new destinations to attract local and foreign visitors
Aug 9, 2025
HeadlinesHUBCO shareholders approve $51m guarantees for Thar-based coal projects
Extraordinary general meeting clears standby credit support for TEL and TN to address funding gaps amid ongoing investments
Aug 9, 2025
HeadlinesGovernment, FFCL pledge joint action to ensure fertiliser supply for upcoming crop seasons
Rana Tanveer Hussain urges measures against hoarding and black marketing as company vows timely, affordable deliveries to farmers
Aug 8, 2025
HeadlinesSC dismisses petition against auction of Bahria Town properties
Supreme Court rejects request to halt NAB’s auction of properties linked to Malik Riaz’s real estate empire
Aug 8, 2025
HeadlinesPSX to raise Rs600 billion through GoP Ijarah Sukuk auctions
The auctions will take place from August to October 2025
Aug 8, 2025
HeadlinesBalochistan to Launch 'People’s Train Service' Between Saryab and Kuchlak
The project aims to provide affordable, efficient travel for locals, with implementation expected to begin soon
Aug 8, 2025