Modern Irrigation Saves Water for KP Farmers

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 23, 2026

    Farmers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are reducing water consumption and improving crop productivity by adopting modern soil moisture sensor technology, according to officials involved in the initiative. The sensors have been installed at the Tarnab Research Farm and in selected areas of Charsadda and Mansehra, providing real-time data to guide irrigation decisions. Officials said the technology…

    Reuters Poll Signals Further Monetary Easing

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 23, 2026

    Pakistan’s central bank is expected to cut its key policy rate by 50 basis points, a Reuters poll showed, amid easing inflation and improving conditions. The State Bank of Pakistan’s Monetary Policy Committee is scheduled to meet on January 26, according to the officially announced timetable for interest rate decisions. Seven of 10 analysts surveyed…

    inDrive CEO Links Fair-Tech to Pakistan’s Digital Growth

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 23, 2026

    At the Digital Pakistan session at Davos, Arsen Tomsky, Founder and CEO of inDrive, discussed Pakistan’s digital economy, its growth potential, and the steps needed to support the country’s transition toward an inclusive digital economy through fair choice. The session brought together a distinguished panel of speakers, including Maria Basso, Head of AI Applications &…

    Gas Supply Suspended Amid Winter Demand Surge

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 23, 2026

    Gas supply to industries and the CNG sector in Karachi will be suspended for forty eight hours starting January twenty four, Sui Gas Company said. The suspension will begin at eight am on Saturday and continue until eight am on Monday, according to the company spokesperson during winter demand management. The decision has been taken…

    Pakistan Announces Squad for T20 Series vs Australia

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 23, 2026

    The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Australia at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium this month. The matches are scheduled for January 29, 31, and February 1, with all games set to start at 4. PM Pakistan Standard Time. Former captain Babar Azam and fast bowler Shaheen…

    Pakistani Rupee Gains Slightly Against US Dollar

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 23, 2026

    The Pakistani rupee recorded a slight improvement against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Friday, reflecting minimal change amid global currency fluctuations overall. At the close of trading, the local currency settled at 279.86, registering a gain of Re0.01 against the US dollar compared with Thursday’s previous closing value. On Thursday, the Pakistani…

    Gold Prices Hit New Record in Pakistan

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 23, 2026

    Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Friday as international markets climbed, pushing the local price per tola to Rs514,662 after a day gain of Rs9,100. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at Rs441,239 after increasing by Rs7,802, according to rates released by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association there publicly. On Thursday, gold price per…

    PSL Auction 2026: Date, Retention & Biggest Bids Revealed

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 23, 2026

    The PSL auction 2026 is going to take place on February 14, 2026. This is a date to hold player auction. The Pakistan Super League auction is officially happening — a historic shift to redefine how teams come in the league. After years of operating under a draft system, the PSL has now confirmed a…

    Pakistan Cricketers Hit by Alleged Ponzi Scam

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 23, 2026

    Several Pakistan cricketers, including Babar Azam, have reportedly suffered financial losses after allegedly investing in a scheme described as a possible Ponzi operation by reports. Reports say Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi are also affected, and the matter has reportedly been brought to the Pakistan Cricket Board for review. According to reports, around a…

    BankIslami Launches Pakistan’s First Shariah Raast QR

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 23, 2026

    Pakistan’s first digital Islamic banking platform, aik by BankIslami, has launched aikPay — Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant Raast-enabled QR Payment Gateway. Built on the State Bank of Pakistan’s Raast infrastructure, aikPay enables real-time online payments through dynamic QR codes, allowing customers to pay instantly from their bank accounts and enabling merchants to receive payments securely through…