PSO Signs Petroleum Supply Agreement With Oman's OQ Trading
PSO signed a petroleum supply agreement with OQ Trading on October 8. The deal's value, volumes and delivery dates remain undisclosed.
Business/Economy
Pakistan Remittances Rise 14% to $10.9 Billion in Q1 FY27
Pakistan received $10.9 billion in remittances during Q1 FY27, up 14% year-on-year, with Saudi Arabia remaining the largest source and UK…
BYD in Talks to Bring Ultra-Fast EV Charging to Pakistan
BYD is discussing ultra-fast EV charging technology with its Pakistani partner, Mega Motor Company, as its Gharo assembly plant targets a…
PIA Signs Boeing 787 Deal as Pakistan Explores Airbus Options
PIA has signed a deal for two Boeing 787-9 aircraft from Norse Atlantic as Pakistan separately explores Airbus leasing, Rolls-Royce engines…
Pakistan, Bahrain Push to Finalise GCC Free Trade Agreement
Pakistan and Bahrain agreed to accelerate the GCC-Pakistan free trade agreement at an Islamabad ministerial meeting, with final approval…
NEPRA Adds Rs 1.11 Per Unit to October Electricity Bills
NEPRA has approved a Rs 1.11 per unit fuel adjustment for October 2026 electricity bills. See who pays, exemptions, and estimated costs for…
Pakistan, IMF Reach Staff-Level Deal Paving Way for $1.21 Billion Financing
Pakistan and IMF staff have reached an agreement on the fourth EFF and third RSF reviews, potentially making about $1.21 billion available…
Why Pakistan's Fuel Imports Remain Exposed as Hormuz Energy Flows Recover
Oil and LNG cargoes are moving through the Strait of Hormuz again, but Pakistan remains exposed to shipping costs, security risks and…
Why Pakistan Exporters Still Face Red Sea Shipping Costs as Some Vessels Return
Some container services are returning to the Red Sea, but security risks around Bab el-Mandeb continue to expose Pakistani exporters to…
Pakistan Retail Payments Jump 58% as Digital Transactions Reach 13.2 Billion
Pakistan's retail payment volume rose 58% in FY26, while digital transactions reached 13.2 billion. SBP data also reveal a major divide…
39 Arrested in Lahore Loan-App Raid: How Borrowers Can Check an App Is Approved
NCCIA has arrested 39 suspects in a Lahore loan-app investigation involving allegations of AI-assisted blackmail. Here is what…
How Punjab Is Tightening Industrial Pollution Controls Before Lahore's Winter Smog
Punjab has intensified pre-winter pollution enforcement with industrial inspections, night squads and drone surveillance. Here is how the…