Author: Aftab Ahmed

The Writer is a senior journalist who has worked with Business Recorder, News International and Daily Dunyea
Economy

Budget To Offer Relief for Salaried Taxpayers

Adviser to the Federal Finance Minister Khurram Shahzad has said the government plans to provide relief to salaried individuals and registered businesses in the upcoming federal…

Jan 16, 2026
MT Default Temp 63
IT& Telecom

PTA Proposes Public Warning System Rollout

Pakistan’s telecom regulator has drafted a National Disaster Telecommunication Plan to strengthen emergency response and disaster management, highlighting the role of networks during crises As per…

Jan 16, 2026
PTA
Gold Rate

Gold Prices Stay Flat Across Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan remained unchanged on Friday, according to rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association today for domestic markets. The…

Jan 16, 2026
gold price
Economy

SAPM Haroon Akhtar Meets industrialist SM Tanveer

The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, held a meeting with prominent Pakistani industrialist and business leader…

Jan 16, 2026
SM Tanveer
Auto

Pakistan Bans Baggage Scheme Vehicle Imports

The federal government has approved amendments to the Import Policy Order 2022, banning vehicle imports under the personal baggage scheme and tightening rules for overseas Pakistanis.…

Jan 16, 2026
Vehicle
Auto

CCP Approves Toyota Integration of Hino, Fuso

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved two interconnected merger transactions that are part of a broader global restructuring involving Toyota Motor Corporation, Daimler Truck…

Jan 15, 2026
Hino
Energy

DISCO Losses Fall Below IMF Targets

Energy sector reforms are showing measurable results, with electricity distribution losses and circular debt reduced during the last fiscal year, according to official government documents. Electricity…

Jan 15, 2026
Average Electricity Tariff for 2026
Energy

High Energy Prices Threaten Industry

Chairman Pakistan Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) Think Tank and former caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce, Industry and Production Gohar Ejaz has termed the growing…

Jan 15, 2026
electricity prices cut