Afghanistan’s Taliban regime has announced a complete ban on pharmaceutical imports from Pakistan within the next three months, urging local traders to find alternative supply routes. Pakistan welcomed the move, with Defense Minister Khawaja Asif saying it could ease...
“In a landmark development for Pakistan’s mining sector, SMC and Guangdong Handar have formed a Pak-China mining joint venture to modernise mineral extraction and processing in Balochistan under CPEC.”
Sanjrani Mining Company (SMC) and Chinese firm Guangdong Handar have signed...
Pakistan has unveiled major structural economic reforms aimed at sustaining long-term stability, expanding the tax base, accelerating privatisation and modernising the energy and digital sectors, as officials said the IMF endorsement and credit rating upgrades reflect growing confidence in...
Prime Minister’s Advisor on Youth Affairs Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan has announced that more than 10,000 students in Balochistan will receive laptops under the Prime Minister’s Youth Scheme in the coming months.
Speaking at the Quetta Chamber of Commerce and...
The Quetta Chamber of Commerce trade corridors in Balochistan were highlighted as the key to transforming the province’s economy and unlocking regional trade potential, as business leaders called for urgent government support to drive investment and employment.
Speaking at a...
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has received conditional approval from the Government of Balochistan for the grant of Exploration License EL-331 to explore precious and base metals in District Chagai, the company informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday.
In...
Thatta Cement Company Limited (THCCL) has announced a strategic partnership to assemble Belarus tractors in Balochistan.
Thatta Cement Company Limited (THCCL) has taken an unconventional leap into Pakistan’s agricultural machinery market, announcing plans to assemble Belarus-brand tractors in Balochistan in...
Pakistan borrowed $1.81 billion in foreign loans during the first quarter (July–September) of the current fiscal year 2025–26, according to official data released by the Economic Affairs Division (EAD).
The report shows that the country did not raise any commercial...
Pakistan Afghanistan transit trade has officially resumed after a 10-day suspension, as a high-level Pakistani technical delegation arrived in Kabul to hold talks on improving the visa issuance system for Afghan nationals and strengthening cross-border cooperation.
A high-level Pakistani technical...
Gold price in Pakistan continues to fall as global rates dropped further on Thursday, driven by strengthening global currencies and cautious investor sentiment.
According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-carat gold in Pakistan...
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) has approved several major development projects for Balochistan, with a special emphasis on improving the education sector and infrastructure in the province.
According to officials, the Ecnec meeting — chaired by...
Gold prices in Pakistan have reached their highest level in history, following a sharp rise in international markets.
According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of one tola of gold increased by Rs14,100, hitting a new...
