Islamabad: The government has bound oil refineries to seek prior approval from the Prime Minister Committee on Monitoring of Petrol Prices for the export of furnace oil. The Ministry of Petroleum Division has informed the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) that the Prime Minister Committee on the Monitoring of Petroleum Prices has decided that,…
Microsoft has revealed early technical details about its next-generation Xbox console, currently codenamed “Project Helix.” The announcement came during the Game Developers Conference (GDC) Festival of Gaming, where Xbox leadership shared the first hints about the company’s future hardware strategy. Addressing attendees at GDC Festival of Gaming, VP, Next Generation, Jason Ronald said that the…
The Federal Government has appointed Mr. Farid Ahmad Tarar as the Chairman, Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP). He brings over three decades of experience in public financial management, regulatory reform, and economic governance. He has worked extensively with international development partners on major reform initiatives across Pakistan, serving as Team Leader in a European Union–funded…
Samsung’s mid-range Galaxy A series has long been one of the company’s most popular smartphone lineups. Now, the Samsung Galaxy A57 is gaining attention after it briefly appeared on a European retailer’s website and new renders surfaced online. These early listings and leaks provide a glimpse of what Samsung might bring to its next-generation mid-range…
Finance minister directs SECP to expand outreach on reforms as government pushes to deepen Pakistan’s corporate bond market. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Capital Market Development Council (CMDC) and directed the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to strengthen outreach on capital market…
ISLAMABAD, 11 MARCH 2026: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has authorized the acquisition of majority shareholding in KRRAVE Technologies Pte. Ltd. by Suol Innovations Limited, following a review under the Competition Act, 2010. Suol Innovations Limited, incorporated in Cyprus and part of the global inDrive Group, acquired the shares pursuant to call option agreements…
Pakistani rupee edges slightly higher in inter-bank trade as global currency and oil markets remain volatile amid geopolitical tensions. The Pakistani rupee posted a marginal gain against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Wednesday as trading remained largely stable despite volatility in global financial and commodity markets. The local currency settled at Rs279.35…
Pakistan stocks closed slightly lower as energy shares dragged the benchmark, while banking stocks offered partial support during cautious trading. The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed the session at 155,858 points, registering a decline of 318 points. The market largely traded in a range-bound manner throughout the session as investors remained cautious amid continued volatility in…
Pakistan’s upstream energy sector recorded modest growth in oil and gas production in early 2026, while exploration activity showed mixed signals. According to the Pakistan Oil and Gas Exploration Activity Report – February 2026, released by Topline Security, crude oil production rose 2% year-over-year and 3% month-over-month, reaching 66.7 thousand barrels per day (bopd). Meanwhile,…
Islamabad : Kaspersky “Growing up online” survey reveals that almost half (48%) of parents regularly post photos, videos, or updates about their children on social media platforms. While family content remains popular, privacy settings and motivations behind sharing vary significantly. Among those who post about their children, 72% limit visibility to friends, friends of friends,…