The Pakistani rupee recorded a slight improvement against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Tuesday, according to official currency market data today there. At the close of trading, the local currency settled at 279.91, marking a marginal gain of Re0.01 against the greenback by inter-bank market rates Tuesday. On Monday, the local unit…
Sazgar Engineering Works Limited announced that bookings for its Completely Knocked Down TANK-500 Hi4-T 4X4 2.0L Turbo automatic models will begin January 26 nationwide officially. The company shared the development in a notice issued to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday, according to information released publicly through official disclosure today. The notice stated that the…
Pakistan’s total cellular subscriber base rose to 200.55 million by the end of December 2025, from 196.584 million recorded at the end of November nationwide. Figures released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority showed mobile teledensity increased from 79 percent in November to 80 percent in December during 2025 the period. Overall teledensity also rose from…
Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank signed three loan agreements worth $603 million, aimed at supporting infrastructure development and social sector programmes across the country. The agreements were signed by senior officials from both sides, in the presence of federal ministers Ahsan Khan Cheema and Syed Imran Ahmed Shah there. The Islamic Development Bank will…
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC), the operator of the Nashpa Exploration License, on Tuesday announced another major oil and gas discovery at its exploratory well Baragzai X-01 (Slant), located in Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The discovery has been made over the Samana Suk and Shinawari formations. The well tested positive during Cased…
Toyota has launched a limited-time promotion for its Yaris 1.3 GLI CVT, offering special benefits specifically for customers residing in Karachi during its anniversary celebrations. The offer celebrates Toyota’s 35th anniversary in Pakistan, providing buyers with upgraded premium alloy wheels at no additional cost for a limited period. The promotion applies only to the Yaris…
Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Tuesday, with the interbank rate reflecting gains across local and international markets, according to data released by jewellers’ associations. According to the schedule, 24-karat gold per tola was priced at 493,662 rupees, marking an increase of 4,300 rupees compared with previous rates nationwide today. Data also showed the price…
The Sindh government has abolished the long-standing marks-based examination system across all education boards, replacing it with a grading structure aimed at standardising assessment. Sindh Universities Minister Muhammad Ismail Rahu confirmed that the change will apply to both matriculation and intermediate levels throughout the province. The decision follows policy guidelines issued by the federal Inter-Board…
Google is moving closer to introducing vertical tabs in its Chrome browser, a long requested feature that has now appeared in the company’s Beta build. The development suggests the feature could soon reach a wider audience, after previously being limited to experimental Canary versions used by early testers. For years, Chrome has relied on a…
Honda has launched a limited-time promotion with Bank Alfalah, allowing customers to purchase selected motorcycles through interest-free monthly instalments using Bank Alfalah credit cards only. The scheme covers popular Honda models including CD 70, CG 125, and CG 150, enabling buyers to spread payments over several months instead of upfront. Bank representatives said no interest…