Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) has restarted its main crude distillation unit after a shutdown lasting nearly two weeks, the company announced in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The refinery’s primary processing unit, with a production capacity of 32,400 barrels per day, was brought back online following the stabilization of crude oil supplies…
Pakistan raised petrol and diesel prices for one week, citing surging global oil costs linked to Middle East supply disruptions, while officials denied social media rumours of petrol pump closures and urged the public to rely on verified sources. Pakistan on Thursday sharply increased domestic fuel prices, lifting petrol by Rs6.51 per litre and high-speed…
Pakistan’s interbank-based gold prices climbed sharply on Thursday, with 24-karat gold per tola increasing Rs4,400 to Rs483,962, while international gold rates also moved higher. Pakistan’s gold market recorded a significant rise on Thursday, April 30, 2026, as the price of 24-karat gold per tola surged Rs4,400 to reach Rs483,962, according to rates issued by the…
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia secured 12 international awards at WTCE 2026, reinforcing onboard innovation and comfort for Pakistani Umrah, Hajj, business, and family travelers. Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has emerged as the most awarded airline at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo 2026, receiving 12…
The Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project (T5) has achieved a significant milestone in WAPDA’s engagement with international carbon markets. The Project is expected to reduce approximately 565,905 tons of CO₂ emissions annually, contributing to a total reduction of 5,659,053 tons over a fixed 10-year crediting period. The verification process for the Project has commenced and,…
In a step towards diversifying services beyond core utility operations, the Board of Directors of KE Ventures Company Limited (KE Ventures), a wholly-owned subsidiary of K-Electric Limited (KE) established in 2020, has appointed Adeeb Ahmad as CEO.KE Ventures is the strategic investment arm established to serve Karachi’s residents and entrepreneurs with services across the entire…
The federal government has directed the provinces and relevant departments to ensure uninterrupted inter provincial movement of wheat for smooth supply of commodity across the country. Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired the 11th high-level meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee to review the wheat procurement drive, harvesting…
Pakistan has issued over 200 deep sea fishing licenses aimed at boosting fish exports. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Tuesday stated this while addressing a seminar titled “The impact of current geopolitical situation on maritime trade in the Indian Ocean region”. The minister emphasised that the Indian Ocean’s geopolitical tensions…
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the proposed acquisition of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIA) by M/s. PIA Equity Limited, following a detailed Phase-I competition assessment under Section 11 of the Competition Act, 2010. The transaction forms part of the Government of Pakistan’s privatization initiative. M/s. PIA Equity Limited is a Special…
WhatsApp Plus subscription features enter beta testing with premium tools, signaling Meta’s push toward paid messaging services beyond its traditional free model. WhatsApp Plus subscription features have entered limited beta testing, introducing a paid tier with enhanced privacy, customization, and advanced messaging tools for select users, according to recent media reports. Read More: WhatsApp enables…