Gold Prices increased by RS 5300 per tola
Gold Prices in Pakistan on Friday increased by RS 5300 per tola in line with fluctuation in global prices. Read More: Gold Prices Declined by Rs 1000 per tola on October 30 Gold Rate in Pakistan Today
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Railways New Winter Timetable Suspended Over Service Disruptions
Following widespread delays and operational issues, Pakistan Railways has withdrawn its newly introduced winter timetable and reverted to the previous schedule (April–October 2025) until further notice. The decision affects all major divisions—including Karachi, Sukkur, Multan, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar and Quetta—and comes after multiple complaints from passengers about hours-long train delays and irregular departures. Read More:…
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PM Shehbaz Launches Youth Laptop Scheme 2025
Government to distribute 100,000 laptops on merit to university students nationwide under Digital Pakistan drive. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched the Youth Laptop Scheme 2025 and announced the distribution of 100,000 laptops to students across Pakistan on a merit basis. The initiative, part of the government’s Digital Pakistan program, aims to equip young people…
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Karachi Police Warn of Fake E-Challan SMS Amid Court Petition
Residents urged to verify fines only through official platforms as city rolls out digital traffic system; court petition questions fairness of penalties. The Karachi Traffic Police has issued a public warning over a wave of fake e-challan SMS messages being circulated under its name, calling them fraudulent and misleading. Citizens have been cautioned against sharing…
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Zong to launch China–Pakistan low-carbon innovation lab
The new joint lab at NUCES-FAST Islamabad will focus on 5G, AI, and clean-energy research under the Belt and Road science partnership. Zong Pakistan has signed a strategic understanding with Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Guangzhou Institute of Software Application Technology, and NUCES-FAST University to establish the China–Pakistan Low-Carbon Intelligent Manufacturing International Joint Innovation…
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PTA ranks Zong top in Performance Test
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s latest quality-of-service drive across 17 cities and two intercity corridors ranked Zong first overall in mobile network coverage, voice and SMS performance, while Jazz led auto-mode download speeds in many locations, the regulator’s third-quarter report shows. Read More: PTA Launches its Official WhatsApp Channel PTA said its enforcement teams logged roughly 2,664…
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HBL expects 18% deposit growth in 2025
Deposits rise 6% to Rs4.37trn in 2024; management sees room for rate cuts Habib Bank Ltd (HBL) projected robust deposit growth for 2025, with management expecting a 17–18% increase following a 6% year-on-year rise to Rs4.37 trillion in 2024. The outlook was shared during the bank’s corporate briefing held on Thursday, where executives also discussed…
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KSE-100 Sheds 1,732 Points Amid Rollover Pressure
The KSE-100 Index ended the session at 156,732 points, registering a decline of 1,732 points amid intense volatility and mixed investor sentiment. The benchmark fluctuated between an intraday high of 159,507 and a low of 156,327, pressured by rollover activity and inconsistent corporate earnings. Read More: Selling Pressure Deepens as Market Extends Correction Blue-chip counters…
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Hub Power Profit Falls 39% in 1QFY26
Earnings decline on base plant termination; Rs5 dividend declared as cash reserves hit record Rs51bn. Hub Power Company Limited (PSX: HUBC) reported earnings of Rs11.6 billion for the first quarter of FY26, translating into earnings per share (EPS) of Rs9.0, down 39% year-on-year but marginally higher by 2% on a quarterly basis, the company said…
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DG Khan Cement Profit Surges 169% in 1QFY26
Earnings driven by higher dispatches and lower coal costs; margins soften QoQ amid normalized taxation. D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited (PSX: DGKC) reported unconsolidated net earnings of Rs2.16 billion for the first quarter of FY26, translating into earnings per share (EPS) of Rs4.9, up 169% year-on-year from Rs804 million (EPS: Rs1.8) in the same period…
