Author: Aftab Ahmed

The Writer is a senior journalist who has worked with Business Recorder, News International and Daily Dunyea
Business

Rupee inches up to 279.25 against dollar

Pakistani rupee posts marginal gain as dollar eases slightly, while global currency markets remain volatile amid central bank signals and Middle East tensions. The Pakistani rupee…

Mar 19, 2026
USD To PKR Today-October 13 2025
Business

KSE-100 jumps 4,276 points on oil, value buying

Benchmark index rebounds sharply as energy stocks and banks drive gains amid improved sentiment and lower global oil prices. The KSE-100 Index concluded the session at…

Mar 19, 2026
PSX 100 Index Today-March 3 2026
Energy

SSGC sets Eid gas supply schedule

Sui Southern Gas Company said gas will stay on through Chand Raat and the first Eid day, before overnight suspensions return on the second and third…

Mar 19, 2026
gas load shedding in sehri and iftar
IT& Telecom

Pakistan names Ayyaz to lead SMPRA

Pakistan has appointed Ayyaz Shaukat to head its new social media regulator, giving the body legal powers to order removals, block content, and act on complaints…

Mar 19, 2026
Crack Down on Anti-Military Social Media Activists
IT& Telecom

Pakistan issues iPhone security advisory

CERT warns users to adopt strict cyber hygiene amid rising threats Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team has issued a cybersecurity advisory urging iPhone users to…

Mar 19, 2026
apple iphone fold (1)
IT& Telecom

PTA clears Ufone-Telenor merger in Pakistan

Approval sets stage for stronger telecom player ahead of 5G rollout The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on March 19, 2026 approved the merger between Ufone and Telenor…

Mar 19, 2026
PTCL-Telenor Merger Future