Pakistan–Philippines pharma trade could reach $1bn, says business leader
Focus on vaccines, modern medicines and local manufacturing seen as key to diversifying bilateral commerce
Basmati boom lifts Pakistan to third spot in global rice exports in December
December shipments jump 14pc month on month as Pakistan overtakes Vietnam, with Central Asia emerging as a key new market
Govt borrows Rs1.19tr from banks in 1HFY26 despite revenue growth
FBR collections rise 10pc but miss target, while banks deepen exposure to government paper amid strong liquidity and high returns
Customs bust smuggling rings in Balochistan, Karachi, seize goods and valuables worth over Rs566m
Intelligence based operations in Mastung and Manikhawa recover narcotics and commercial goods, while airport interceptions foil gold and foreign currency smuggling
Punjab launches first govt run free home delivery of essentials, 312,000 orders fulfilled
Maryam Nawaz says fixed prices below DC rates and zero delivery charges are helping households save Rs110 million amid inflation
FPCCI slams petroleum levy hike as govt withholds global oil price relief
Amaan Paracha says higher taxes on petrol and diesel are fuelling inflation, hurting businesses and denying consumers the benefit of falling international oil prices
Pakistan to streamline mineral sector regulations, petroleum minister says in Riyadh
Petroleum minister pitches country’s mineral potential at Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh
Pakistan Customs nabs gold and undeclared foreign cash worth around Rs50.7m at Karachi airport
Two passengers stopped on outbound flights to Dubai and Istanbul as FBR lodges FIRs under Customs Act
Large-scale manufacturing records 6% growth in first five months of FY26
Autos, petroleum and cement lift output despite continued pressure on exports
NCCIA received over 150,000 complaints last year, including 81,000 linked to financial fraud, NA told
NA flags surge in cybercrime as lawmakers warn of fake challans, scam messages
Rate cut hopes, external stability to keep KSE-100 on upward track: report
AKD Research forecasts that investor sentiment is expected to improve on the likelihood of foreign portfolio and direct investment flows
Pakistan to assume Digital Cooperation Organisation presidency on Feb 4–5, 2026
Move to place the country in a leadership role within a global forum focused on digital transformation, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
Senators call for safeguards on under-18 social media use, propose special committee
Lawmakers propose special committee, age verification and parental controls amid concerns over online harm to minors
Pakistan to host Indus AI Week 2026 from Feb 9 to accelerate AI adoption
Week-long national initiative to bring together government, industry, academia and startups
Inside the Raging Battle for Pakistani Ice Cream
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