Author: Aftab Ahmed

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

Inefficiencies Add Billions To Power Sector Debt

Power sector in Pakistan continues to face mounting financial pressure as inefficiencies, losses, and weak recoveries add billions of rupees to national debt. Despite a restructuring…

Jan 12, 2026
Average Electricity Tariff for 2026
IT& Telecom

PTA Explains How 5G Spectrum Will Be Sold

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has outlined how 5G spectrum will be sold, sharing bands, lot structures, and limits for the Next Generation Mobile Services auction.…

Jan 12, 2026
5G auction decision
Pakistan

Rare Snowfall Possible In Lahore As Cold Wave Nears

Long-range weather models suggest Lahore could witness extremely rare snowfall later this month as an intense cold wave, driven by Siberian air, grips Pakistan. Meteorologists say…

Jan 12, 2026
Weather
Auto

Nexgen Announces JAECOO J5 Hybrid Prices

Nexgen Auto has announced the official ex-factory introductory prices of the JAECOO J5 SHS HEV, expanding its hybrid sports utility vehicle lineup in Pakistan. The company…

Jan 12, 2026
JAECOO J5
Education

Punjab Extends Winter Holidays After Public Poll

The Punjab government has extended winter holidays for educational institutions by one week after receiving strong public support through an online consultation exercise nationwide survey. Punjab…

Jan 10, 2026
school
Gold Rate

Gold Prices Surge Across Pakistan on Saturday

Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on Saturday January 10 2025 according to rates issued nationwide by association. The price of 24 karat gold per tola…

Jan 10, 2026
gold price
Health

Cath Labs Planned for Every District of Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a province-wide plan to establish cardiac catheterisation laboratories in every district of Punjab, bringing advanced care. On her directions,…

Jan 10, 2026
cardic
Business

PKR Gains Amid Global Dollar Strength, Oil Rise

The Pakistani rupee gained slightly against the US dollar on Friday, closing at 280.02 in the inter-bank market. This reflected an appreciation of Re0.03 compared with…

Jan 9, 2026
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Business

SBP Data Shows Strong Remittance Inflows

Overseas workers sent $3.59 billion in remittances to Pakistan in December 2025, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. The inflow marked an…

Jan 9, 2026
Remmitance