Author: Aftab Ahmed

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

Govt Comes Under Fire over Solar Net Metering

The parliamentarians and even the government officials in the National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production criticised the policy change over ‘net metering’ by NEPRA.…

Feb 16, 2026
solar
Currency Rate

Pakistani rupee gains marginally at 279.61

The Pakistani rupee inched up to 279.61 per dollar in inter-bank trade on Monday, as global currency markets steadied and oil prices held near recent levels.…

Feb 16, 2026
USD To PKR Today-October 13 2025
Business

PSX KSE-100 falls 2.95% on sell-off

Pakistan’s equity market experienced a pronounced sell-off, sliding into a sharp downturn amid aggressive selling pressure. The benchmark KSE-100 Index declined by 5,149 points (-2.95%), closing…

Feb 16, 2026
PSX 100 Index Today-February 16 2026
Energy

No Load Shedding in Ramadan: Iesco

Chief Executive Officer of IESCO, Islamabad Electric Supply Company, Engineer Chaudhry Khalid Mahmood, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply during the holy…

Feb 16, 2026
Electricity
Auto

Sherman Projects Rs1.6B Earnings for GAL in 2QFY26

Sherman Market analysts have projected the earnings of Ghandhara Automobiles (GAL) in 2QFY26 earnings at Rs 1.6 billion. “We present 2QFY26 earnings estimate for Ghandhara Automobiles…

Feb 16, 2026
Earnings for GAL in 2QFY26
Gold Rate

Gold prices fall Rs3,200 per tola in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan fell sharply on Monday, with the per tola rate dropping Rs3,200 to Rs523,762, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers…

Feb 16, 2026
Gold Prices in Pakistan Today-January 8 2026