Gold Prices Drop Sharply in Pakistan Markets

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 30, 2026

    Gold prices in Pakistan fell sharply on Friday, with the local price per tola dropping by Rs35,500 to close at Rs537,362, according to APGJSA data. Similarly, 10-gram gold declined by Rs30,435, reaching Rs460,701, reflecting significant downward pressure in the domestic bullion market after a previous increase on Thursday of Rs21,200. The international rate of gold…

    Pak Suzuki Urges Stronger SME Role in Auto Sector

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 30, 2026

    Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited has called for a new auto policy supporting greater localisation of parts to strengthen local vendor development and Pakistan’s capacity. Speaking at the SME Cluster Expo in Lahore, managing director and chief executive officer Hiroshi Kawamura said the company continues supporting Pakistani vendors meet standards. He said foreign investment remains…

    Concerns Raised Over Sehat Card Hospital Listings

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 30, 2026

    Concerns have emerged over Sehat Card hospital listings after patients in Islamabad reported inconsistencies between official government records and services available at listed hospitals there. The issue relates to the Prime Minister’s National Health Program, which promises free medical treatment to eligible citizens at approved public and private hospitals nationwide. Official information is published through…

    Biman Air Restarts Karachi-Dhaka Air Service

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 30, 2026

    Air travel between Pakistan and Bangladesh has resumed after a 14-year suspension, with a Biman Air flight from Dhaka landing at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport carrying 149 passengers. The arrival marked the first direct commercial flight between the two countries in more than a decade and was welcomed with a water salute at the airport….

    IT Ministry Launches Bid Review for Indus AI Week

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 30, 2026

    The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has launched a bid evaluation process for Indus AI Week 2026, scheduled from February 8 to February 15. Officials said the exercise aims to ensure transparency and financial compliance in executing the week-long technology event through independent oversight mechanisms defined by the ministry. An independent consultant will be…

    Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in Energy and Minerals Sectors

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 30, 2026

    Federal Minister for Petroleum, Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, met with H.E. Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, to discuss areas of mutual cooperation and further strengthen bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries. During the meeting, both sides reviewed ongoing collaboration and explored new avenues for cooperation,…

    Diesel Price May Go Up Rs 9.47 Per Litre

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 29, 2026

    While the price of petrol is expected to remain unchanged, hikes in all other petroleum products are anticipated in the fortnightly review, effective from February 1, 2026. Based on current tax rates and the petroleum levy, High-Speed Diesel (HSD) is projected to increase significantly by up to Rs9.47 per litre. Kerosene oil is expected to…

    Pakistan urges AD Ports Group to rationalize cargo charges

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 29, 2026

    Islamabad — Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has urged AD Ports Group to rationalise terminal cargo handling charges to make port operations more business-friendly and competitive. The minister expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation from AD Ports Group at his office, where both sides reviewed ongoing projects at…

    inDrive Hosts Offline Learning Event to Support Drivers’ Digital Growth

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 29, 2026

    inDrive, a global mobility and services platform, hosted an offline learning event in Karachi, bringing together top drivers and local digital creators as part of its ongoing efforts to support drivers beyond their work on the road. The event followed the rollout of inDrive’s digital education initiative, launched on the LearnOnline.pk platform, which provided drivers…

    First BISP Payment of 2026 Issued

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 29, 2026

    The first Benazir Income Support Program payment of 2026 has been disbursed to 185,670 women in Sargodha district using the old method instead of Violet Account SIMs. The payment covered all tehsils, including Bhera, Bhalwal, Sahiwal, Shahpur, Kot Momin, Sillanwali, and Sargodha city, ensuring registered beneficiaries received Rs13,500 under the latest BISP installment. Children’s scholarships…