Currency Rate
Rupee inches up against US dollar
Pakistan’s rupee posted a marginal gain against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Monday, settling at 279.36 compared with the previous close of 279.37.…
Author: Aftab Ahmed
The Writer is a senior journalist who has worked with Business Recorder, News International and Daily Dunyea
IT& Telecom
Ufone to Start 5G Services in Major Urban Centers
Ufone on Tuesday announced an accelerated rollout of 5G services with major urban centers and gradually expanding across other regions. Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), operating…
Gold Rate
Gold Rate Rises to Rs539,562 per Tola
Gold prices in Pakistan jumped Tuesday, with 24-karat gold reaching Rs539,562 per tola after a sharp daily increase reported by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and…
Energy
Dams Committee Reviews Basha Dam Land Acquisition, Resettlement
The Implementation Committee on Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dams (ICDBMD) met today to discuss matters of land acquisition and resettlement for Diamer Basha Dam Project. It…
Auto
Auto Sales In Feb 2026 Jump 41% on Strong Demand
Pakistan’s automobile sector continued its growth momentum in February 2026, with car sales including pickups registering 17,121 units (up 41% YoY), driven primarily by strong momentum…
Business
Bulls Trigger Trading Halt in Powerful Market Rebound
After Monday’s panic tone, the local bourse witnessed a powerful comeback as confidence swiftly returned to the market. The bulls charged aggressively from the opening bell,…
IT& Telecom
Zong, Jazz, Ufone Acquire 5G Spectrum for $507 Million
Three telecom operators Zong, Jazz and Ufone on Tuesday acquired 5G Spectrum for $507 million.. Zong, Jazz and Ufone have been successful bidders who competed heavily…
Business
Cement Sector Earnings Flat in 2QFY26
The cement sector earnings remained muted in 2QFY26, with sector-wide profit after taxation broadly flat at Rs34.3bn (up 1% YoY), as marginal revenue growth of 1%…
IT& Telecom
5G Spectrum Auction 2026 Held
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Tuesday said the spectrum auction was a historic step that would improve digital connectivity and…
Energy
Govt Raises Petrol, Diesel Prices by Rs55
The government on Friday made a massive increase in petrol and diesel prices by Rs55 per litre each amid tension in the gulf region effective from…
