OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Alas to challenge Google Chrome’s browser dominance

The AI-powered browser brings ChatGPT into every tab, offering real-time assistance, research, and automation as competition heats up in the AI browsing space.

OGRA dismisses fuel shortage rumours, confirms normal supply nationwide

Authority says clearance delays for imported PSO diesel and WAFI petrol vessels have been resolved; assures uninterrupted operations across Pakistan

PSX gains over 1,100 points amid positive investor sentiment

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish momentum on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing at 167,346.83, up by 1,103.93...

Govt unveils $13 billion savings plan to revive Pakistan Steel Mills with “Sea to Steel” green corridor

Maritime Affairs minister announces plans to establish a maritime-industrial corridor at Port Qasim to reduce steel imports 

K-Electric raises concerns over revised NEPRA’s tariff decision

Power utility cautions that revised tariff decision could impact its sustainability and have serious consequences for stakeholders and consumers

IMF allows Pakistan to procure 6.2 million tonnes of wheat to replenish strategic reserves

Centre to buy 1.5 million tonnes, Punjab will procure 2.5 million tonnes, Sindh 1 million tonnes, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 750,000 tonnes, and Balochistan 500,000 tonnes

FBR entities PRAL, PSW responsible for trade data discrepancy, NA committee told

Standing Committee on Commerce instructs PBS to collaborate with PRAL and PSW to prevent future discrepancies, clarifying the issue stems from FBR data differences

Salaried workers pay Rs130 billion in tax, surpassing retailers, wholesalers, exporters in Q1 FY2025-26

Retailers contribute Rs11.5 billion, wholesalers Rs14.6 billion, and exporters Rs45 billion in Q1 tax collections 

Petroleum division forms POL monitoring cell to oversee fuel supply amid Sindh cess dispute

Move aims to prevent fuel shortages and monitor market stability after Sindh reintroduces Infrastructure Development Cess on petroleum imports.

Pakistan’s REER rises to 101.73 in September, signalling decline in export competitiveness

State Bank data shows 1.64% monthly and 3.13% annual increase in real exchange rate index as nominal rate slips slightly

PSX rallies with over 2,400-point gain as Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions ease

Investor confidence rebounds following ceasefire agreement and IMF staff-level agreement
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Pakistan faces $1.7 billion trade deficit with Iran under barter system

Committee also seeks identification of those responsible for sugar crisis; timber import dispute resurfaces

Pakistan posts $110m current account surplus in September on higher remittances

First-quarter deficit widens to $594m despite monthly improvement, SBP data shows
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Fuel prices set to rise Rs3 per litre as Sindh reimposes 1.8% cess on petroleum imports

OCAC warn of nationwide supply disruption as PSO, Hascol, and PGL cargoes face clearance delays at Karachi port

SBP partners with World Bank’s IFC to expand local currency financing in Pakistan

Agreement aims to manage currency risks and boost IFC’s rupee-based investments to support private sector growth