Eco-Friendly Tourism Project Planned On Island Near Karachi: Junaid Anwar Chaudhry

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

    Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced plans to transform Ziarat Hasan Shah Island into a modern hub for eco-tourism, sports tourism, and lifestyle retreats, balancing environmental sustainability with long-term economic gains. The federal minister said the island project, estimated to cost between 1 billion and 1.5 billion rupees ($3.6–5.4 million), has…

    CCP Hosts Lecture on Competition Concerns in the Digital Economy

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

    The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), under its ongoing Lecture Series on Competition Law, hosted a lecture titled “Competition Concerns in the Digital Economy.” The lecture was delivered by Dr. Amber Darr, Lecturer in Competition Law at the University of Manchester, UK, and External Expert at CCP’s Centre of Excellence in Competition Law (CECL). The…

    US Dollar Falls To Rs281 In Open Market

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

    The US dollar slipped by Rs0.5 on Wednesday, reaching Rs281 in Pakistan’s open market, marking a slight decline on the third day of the business week. According to the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan, the greenback’s interbank rate remained steady at Rs280, indicating no change in official trading rates. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Stock Exchange continued…

    How To Apply For UBL Drive Car Financing

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

    United Bank Limited (UBL) has introduced a new vehicle financing scheme under its UBL Drive program, allowing customers to purchase Toyota Yaris sedans on monthly installments. The offer applies to both manual and automatic (CVT) versions, including higher-end trims such as ATIV CVT 1.3 and ATIV X CVT 1.5, with interior options in beige and…

    Gold Hits Record-High In Pakistan Again

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

    Gold prices in Pakistan continued their upward trend, reaching a record-high for the third consecutive day, with the price per tola hitting Rs486,162 on Wednesday. During the day, gold gained Rs4,300 per tola, while 10-gram gold was sold at Rs416,805 after increasing by Rs3,687, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association. On Tuesday,…

    Leak Reveals Xiaomi 17 Max Charging, Camera

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

    A new leak from China suggests Xiaomi is preparing to expand its flagship 17 lineup with a powerful model called the Xiaomi 17 Max. According to the leak, the device will feature an 8,000 mAh battery, the largest ever used in any phone within the Xiaomi 17 series. The battery is said to support 100W…

    SHC Strikes Down SSGC Capital Tariff

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

    The Sindh High Court has declared the capital tariff imposed on industries by Sui Southern Gas Company unconstitutional, ruling its enforcement violated constitutional provisions principles. The court approved petitions filed by industrial units challenging the tariff, which SSGC imposed in February 2025, sharply increasing production costs for businesses nationwide impact. Petitioners told the court that…

    SME Task Force Planned For Balochistan Development

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

    Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, held an important meeting with Chief Minister Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, to discuss enhanced cooperation between the federal and provincial governments for the promotion and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Welcoming the Chief Minister to the Ministry of Industries and…

    Punjab Bans Fuel Vehicles For Govt Use

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

    The Punjab government has decided to ban government departments from purchasing petrol and diesel vehicles, aiming to promote environmentally friendly transport across the province. Under the decision, departments will be allowed to purchase only electric or hybrid vehicles, while those used for field duties remain exempt. The provincial government is also expected to announce a…

    PKR Gains Marginally Amid Global Dollar Weakness

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    The Pakistani rupee posted a gain against the US dollar on Tuesday, strengthening slightly during inter-bank trading after closing higher compared with the previous session. At the close, the local currency settled at 280.00 per dollar, recording an appreciation of Re0.01 compared with Monday’s closing level in inter-bank market today. In the inter-bank market, the…