Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a major relief initiative titled the Roshan Maeeshat Electricity Package, offering reduced electricity rates for Pakistan’s industrial and agricultural sectors over the next three years. The program, designed to strengthen production and boost exports, will be effective from November 2025 to October 2028.

Tomato prices in Karachi have declined significantly after soaring to record highs last week, when rates had reached Rs 500 per kilogram. Fresh shipments from Iran have helped ease the shortage and stabilize the local market, bringing prices down to around Rs 350 per kilogram, according to a report by Geo News.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has addressed concerns over the recent departure of several multinational companies from Pakistan, explaining that while some global firms have exited, new investors—especially from the Middle East—are stepping in with growing interest in the country’s economy. Speaking in an interview with a private news channel, Aurangzeb said that the withdrawal of

China has confirmed plans to hold the next round of trade negotiations with the United States in Malaysia, signaling a renewed attempt by the world’s two largest economies to ease tensions and prevent a further escalation of their ongoing trade dispute. According to Beijing’s commerce ministry, Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead a Chinese delegation to Malaysia from October 24 to 27 for in-depth

Pakistan is embarking on a significant agricultural transformation with the launch of the National Olive Plan 2030, a comprehensive strategy aimed at promoting sustainable olive farming throughout the country. This initiative, announced by the Minister for National Food Security, Rana Tanveer Hussain, reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing rural development, achieving economic

In 2023, Google achieved a remarkable milestone by generating an astounding $237.86 billion in advertising revenue, a figure so substantial that it exceeds the gross domestic product (GDP) of entire nations like Greece and New Zealand. This impressive revenue stream underscores Google's dominant position in the global digital advertising landscape and highlights the massive economic

Gold and silver prices have recently experienced a sharp decline, with gold dropping by 6% and silver falling over 7%, representing their steepest downturn in several years. Analysts describe this movement as a “technical correction” rather than a market crash, following a sustained rally fueled by inflation hedging and increased central bank demand.

Thatta Cement Company Limited has acquired a 28 percent voting stake in Pakistan Services Limited, the parent company of Pearl Continental Hotels, for Rs. 6.45 billion. The transaction includes the purchase of 9.1 million shares at a rate of Rs. 710 per share, as disclosed in a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange. This strategic investment marks a significant move by Thatta Cement

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its economic growth forecast for Pakistan and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, projecting Pakistan’s growth at 3.2% in 2025, up from 2.1% in 2024, surpassing earlier estimates from April. This positive revision is driven by favorable global trends benefiting both oil exporters and importers. According to Jihad Azour, Director of

Thatta Cement Company Limited (THCCL) has revealed that its fully owned subsidiary, Minsk Work Tractor & Assembling (Private) Limited, has entered into an exclusive agreement with OJSC Minsk Tractor Works of Belarus to assemble and locally manufacture Belarus tractors in Balochistan. This strategic partnership is aimed at advancing agricultural mechanization in Pakistan while contributing to