PSX Rebounds As KSE-100 Gains Over 1,500 Points

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    Buying momentum returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index settled near 184,000 after gaining more than 1,500 points today. The index opened slightly higher but dipped early, sliding from around 184,000 to an intra-day low of 180,589.95 amid profit-taking pressure from investors during trading. Market movement remained volatile through…

    Govt Weighs Fuel Price Cut Amid Lower Oil Rates

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    The rate of petroleum products may be reduced up to Rs 5.49 per litre for fortnight starting from January 16 following declining global oil prices. The estimates are based at current petroleum levy and CSL on petroleum products. Currently, government is charging Rs 82.12 per litre (PL+CSL) on petrol and Rs 77.91 per litre on…

    KE’s Trust Billing Sees Steady Adoption

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    K-Electric (KE) is witnessing encouraging adoption of its Trust Billing initiative with nearly 70% of readings taken by citizens passing the approval process through the KE Live App, reinforcing transparency and customer involvement in the billing process. Since its rollout, adoption has shown growth while approval rate has also gone from a little over one-in-three…

    Saudia Adds Kozhikode to Its Network Starting February 2026

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has added Kozhikode in the Republic of India to its scheduled international network, becoming its seventh destination in India, alongside Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kochi, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Lucknow. This addition aligns with Saudia’s expansion strategy to reach new international destinations, connect the world to the Kingdom, optimize the…

    Holiday Announced For Schools Across Sindh

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    Public and private educational institutions across Sindh, including Karachi, will remain closed on January 17 following a provincial government announcement marking Shab-e-Miraj. The Sindh Education Department issued an official notification confirming the closure of schools and educational institutions across the province. The notification applies to all public and private institutions operating under the department’s jurisdiction,…

    Cross-Subsidies Making Pakistani Industry Unviable

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    Pakistan’s industrial sector is being pushed to the brink by an unjust electricity pricing regime that forces industry to bankroll government failures in the power sector, Chairman of the Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) think tank and former caretaker federal minister Gohar Ejaz said on Tuesday. Speaking in the context of the NEPRA tariff…

    Gold Prices Jump Sharply In Pakistan

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    Gold prices recorded a sharp increase across Pakistan on Tuesday, according to rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. The price of 24-carat gold per tola rose by Rs900 to Rs481,862, while the rate for 10 grams of 24-carat gold increased by Rs771 to Rs413,118. Similarly, 10 grams of 22-carat gold…

    Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Deepen Mining Cooperation, Explore Joint Investment Opportunities

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik is in Riyadh leading Pakistani delegation at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2026, hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. On the sidelines of the Forum, Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with H.E. Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Saudi Minister of…

    Check SNGPL Consumer Number on Bill: Complete Guide

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    The SNGPL consumer number on bill is a unique identifier for users, which is printed on every gas bill to check bills, make payments, lodge complaints, and access online services instantly. Without this number, SNGPL consumers are unable to access SNGPL digital services. Read More: How To Check And Pay SNGPL Bill Online 👉 Tip:…

    Selling Pressure Drags Benchmark Index Lower

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 12, 2026

    Heavy selling pressure hit the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 Index down by more than 2,000 points during the trading session. The market opened on a weak note, with the index slipping sharply in early trade due to immediate selling pressure. Although it recovered later in the morning to an intra-day…