The Board of Secondary Education Karachi has officially announced the examination schedule for Class 9 Science Group students for the year 2026. According to the date sheet, the annual examinations will commence on April 8 and continue until April 23, with all papers scheduled in the morning session from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The…
Islamabad: A parlementary panel has summoned representatives of cement, sugar and tobacco industries over reports of tax evasion.A meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production was held today under the Chairmanship of Syed Hafeezuddin, MNA, during which various matters were discussed in detail. The report of the Sub-Committee was adopted, and…
The Petroleum Division, Government of Pakistan today signed Petroleum Concession Agreements (PCAs) and Exploration Licences (ELs) awarding 11 onshore blocks marking a significant step forward in advancing oil and gas exploration activities across the country. The signing ceremony was held in Islamabad, and was graced by the Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik. The…
KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) convened a dialogue between a visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation, led by Iva Petrova and Mahir Binici, and CEOs of leading member multinational companies. Read More:IMF Urges Pakistan to Simplify Tax System The discussion focused on Pakistan’s economic outlook and the perspectives of foreign…
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production company, on Thursday signed Petroleum Concession Agreements (PCAs) for five new exploration blocks awarded in the bidding round held on April 30, 2025. The signing ceremony for the blocks was held at the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) in Islamabad. The provisional awards…
The Searle Company Ltd (SEARL) announced its 2QFY26 financial results, posting an unconsolidated quarterly profit of Rs931mn (EPS: Rs1.58), up 9% QoQ. The effective tax rate (ETR) stood at 58% in 2QFY26, mainly due to a one-off tax provisioning of approximately Rs273mn related to super tax, as per channel checks. This brings 1HFY26 profits to…
Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, has officially launched the Girls’ Education Statistics and Trends Report 2023–24. The report reveals significant progress in girls’ education across Pakistan, while also highlighting persistent challenges.According to the report, 96% of schools are housed in permanent buildings, 92% have functional toilet facilities, and 82% provide…
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the proposed acquisition of the Attock Cement Pakistan Limited by Fauji Cement Company Limited and Kot Addu Power Company Limited, following a Phase-I competition assessment conducted under the Competition Act, 2010. On February 3, 2026, Fauji Cement Company Limited and Kot Addu Power Company Limited filed a…
Pakistan’s chances of reaching the semi-finals in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 have become increasingly precarious following New Zealand’s dominant 61-run victory over Sri Lanka. This result has significantly affected the tournament standings and Pakistan’s progression prospects. In the match against Sri Lanka, New Zealand, led by skipper Mitchell Santner, batted first and…
Pakistan is facing pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ensure the one-year rollover of a $2 billion deposit from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This rollover is a critical requirement under the ongoing IMF economic review talks, which focus on Pakistan’s external financing commitments. The issue arose after the deposit was not extended…