Pakistan, IsDB Sign $603m Loan Agreements

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 20, 2026

    Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank signed three loan agreements worth $603 million, aimed at supporting infrastructure development and social sector programmes across the country. The agreements were signed by senior officials from both sides, in the presence of federal ministers Ahsan Khan Cheema and Syed Imran Ahmed Shah there. The Islamic Development Bank will…

    OGDC’s Third Discovery in a Row – 3,100 Barrels of Oil Per Day

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 20, 2026

    Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC), the operator of the Nashpa Exploration License, on Tuesday announced another major oil and gas discovery at its exploratory well Baragzai X-01 (Slant), located in Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The discovery has been made over the Samana Suk and Shinawari formations. The well tested positive during Cased…

    Toyota Offers Yaris Upgrade for Karachi Buyers

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 20, 2026

    Toyota has launched a limited-time promotion for its Yaris 1.3 GLI CVT, offering special benefits specifically for customers residing in Karachi during its anniversary celebrations. The offer celebrates Toyota’s 35th anniversary in Pakistan, providing buyers with upgraded premium alloy wheels at no additional cost for a limited period. The promotion applies only to the Yaris…

    Pakistan Gold Rates Climb as Global Prices Rise

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 20, 2026

    Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Tuesday, with the interbank rate reflecting gains across local and international markets, according to data released by jewellers’ associations. According to the schedule, 24-karat gold per tola was priced at 493,662 rupees, marking an increase of 4,300 rupees compared with previous rates nationwide today. Data also showed the price…

    Sindh To Roll Out Grading Exams From 2026

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 20, 2026

    The Sindh government has abolished the long-standing marks-based examination system across all education boards, replacing it with a grading structure aimed at standardising assessment. Sindh Universities Minister Muhammad Ismail Rahu confirmed that the change will apply to both matriculation and intermediate levels throughout the province. The decision follows policy guidelines issued by the federal Inter-Board…

    Chrome Beta Tests Long-Awaited Vertical Tabs

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 20, 2026

    Google is moving closer to introducing vertical tabs in its Chrome browser, a long requested feature that has now appeared in the company’s Beta build. The development suggests the feature could soon reach a wider audience, after previously being limited to experimental Canary versions used by early testers. For years, Chrome has relied on a…

    Honda Offers Interest-Free Bike Instalments

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 19, 2026

    Honda has launched a limited-time promotion with Bank Alfalah, allowing customers to purchase selected motorcycles through interest-free monthly instalments using Bank Alfalah credit cards only. The scheme covers popular Honda models including CD 70, CG 125, and CG 150, enabling buyers to spread payments over several months instead of upfront. Bank representatives said no interest…

    Rupee Edges Up as Dollar Weakens Globally

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 19, 2026

    The Pakistani rupee strengthened slightly against the US dollar in the interbank market on Monday, posting a marginal appreciation of 0.01 percent during early trading. By the close of trading, the local currency settled at 279.92, recording a gain of Re0.03 against the greenback in Monday’s interbank foreign exchange market. During the previous week, the…

    Fishermen Enjoy Playful Dolphin Sightings

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 19, 2026

    Large pods of humpback dolphins have once again been spotted along the eastern coast of Gwadar, offering a rare and heartening sight for local fishermen. Early on Monday, a pod of dolphins was seen swimming and playing near fishing boats, leaping through the water and entertaining fishermen with their playful behaviour. Fishermen described the sight…

    PTA Finalises 5G Framework by Early February

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 19, 2026

    Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima announced that Pakistan plans to hold the 5G spectrum auction during Ramadan this year. She said the government aims to complete the auction process by the end of February, moving swiftly once all regulatory preparations have been properly finalised. The minister added that following the auction,…