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- Solar panels in a large-scale solar installation amid proposed Chinese export controls on manufacturing technology.

China Proposes Solar Technology Export Controls, Raising Questions for Pakistan’s Solar Industry

Web DeskOctober 18, 2026

China has proposed export controls on 12 technologies used in solar equipment manufacturing, citing national security concerns. The proposal forms part of a broader review of export controls covering artificial intelligence, semiconductors and biotechnology. The move could affect Pakistan’s long-term plans to develop a domestic solar manufacturing industry. However, the proposed restrictions target manufacturing technologies […]

PET plastic beverage bottles amid a dispute over proposed packaging restrictions in Islamabad

Government, Multinationals Deadlocked Over Proposed PET Bottle Ban in Islamabad

Web DeskOctober 17, 2026

Multinational companies are challenging a proposed restriction on PET bottles in Islamabad, arguing that existing regulations permit recycling and do not impose a blanket ban.

Rana Tanveer Hussain meets CIMMYT officials at the Ministry of National Food Security and Research in Islamabad

Rana Tanveer Calls for Stronger CIMMYT Partnership to Boost Wheat Production

Web DeskOctober 16, 2026

Pakistan’s food security minister has called for stronger cooperation with CIMMYT to raise wheat yields, modernise research facilities and develop climate-resilient varieties.

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Daraz Pakistan Holds Seller and Brands Summits Ahead of 11.11 Sale

Web DeskOctober 16, 2026

Daraz Pakistan has strengthened its engagement with sellers and brand partners by hosting two major industry events ahead of its flagship 11.11 shopping festival. The company held the Daraz Seller Summit in Karachi and its first-ever Daraz Brands Summit in Lahore. According to the company, the events brought together more than 1,200 sellers, brand representatives […]

State Bank of Pakistan building in Karachi.

Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise by $16 Million to $26.86 Billion

Web DeskOctober 16, 2026

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $16 million during the week ended October 9, reaching $26.863 billion, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday. The central bank’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $21.469 billion during the reporting week. Meanwhile, commercial banks held an additional $5.393 billion in reserves. Together, […]

Shaheen Energy and Anton Oilfield Services partnership to explore gas sector investment in Pakistan.

Shaheen Energy, China’s Anton Oilfield Services Plan Rs20bn Investment in Pakistan’s Gas Sector

Web DeskOctober 16, 2026

Shaheen Energy (Pvt) Ltd (SEPL) and China’s Anton Oilfield Services Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s gas sector. According to a statement by Shaheen Energy, the two companies intend to invest around Rs20 billion over the next three to five years. The proposed programme will focus on […]

Canada and Kashf Foundation partnership supporting women entrepreneurs and financial inclusion in Pakistan.

Canada and Kashf Foundation Mark 10-Year Partnership to Empower Women in Pakistan

Web DeskOctober 15, 2026

The High Commission of Canada in Islamabad and Kashf Foundation have marked the conclusion of a 10-year partnership aimed at advancing women’s economic empowerment and social inclusion across Pakistan. With funding from Global Affairs Canada, the partnership reached more than 1.6 million people in 63 districts across all four provinces. It combined access to finance […]

KSE-100 Index rises above 166,800 points during trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange

KSE-100 Rises Over 1,400 Points as Buying Lifts Pakistan Stock Market

Web DeskOctober 15, 2026

The KSE-100 Index rose 1,413 points to 166,830.69 by midday Thursday, extending the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s recovery

- ConnectHear and Standard Chartered Pakistan promote inclusive employment at the Access.Ability.Careers event in Karachi.

ConnectHear, Standard Chartered Pakistan Promote Inclusive Employment in Karachi

Web DeskOctober 14, 2026

ConnectHear has brought its Access.Ability.Careers initiative back to Karachi for the third time, with Standard Chartered Pakistan serving as Platinum Sponsor. The initiative aims to expand employment opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs) across Pakistan. It connects job seekers with employers and promotes more inclusive recruitment practices. The event brought together nearly 2,000 persons with […]

- National Bank of Pakistan wins the Sustainable Infrastructure Initiative of the Year award at the ABF Awards 2026.

NBP Wins Sustainable Infrastructure Award at ABF Awards 2026

Web DeskOctober 14, 2026

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has won the “Sustainable Infrastructure Initiative of the Year – Pakistan” award at the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2026. The award recognizes NBP’s role in arranging PKR 850 million in Islamic project financing. The facility will support solar energy systems at cellular tower sites […]

UAF, Guard Agriculture Sign Agreement to Develop Hybrid Wheat in Pakistan

Taxila Labour Complex Phase-II to Cost Rs1.106 Billion, Says Salik Hussain

BISP Introduces Digital Wallet Interoperability for Beneficiaries Nationwide

Maryam Nawaz Attends Kinnaird College’s 89th Convocation in Lahore

Punjab Plans Village Development Pilot in 120 Villages

Karachi University Holds Seminar to Build Confidence Among Students with Disabilities

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China Proposes Solar Technology Export Controls, Raising Questions for Pakistan’s Solar Industry

Government, Multinationals Deadlocked Over Proposed PET Bottle Ban in Islamabad

Rana Tanveer Calls for Stronger CIMMYT Partnership to Boost Wheat Production

Daraz Pakistan Holds Seller and Brands Summits Ahead of 11.11 Sale

Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise by $16 Million to $26.86 Billion

Shaheen Energy, China’s Anton Oilfield Services Plan Rs20bn Investment in Pakistan’s Gas Sector

Canada and Kashf Foundation Mark 10-Year Partnership to Empower Women in Pakistan

KSE-100 Rises Over 1,400 Points as Buying Lifts Pakistan Stock Market

ConnectHear, Standard Chartered Pakistan Promote Inclusive Employment in Karachi

NBP Wins Sustainable Infrastructure Award at ABF Awards 2026

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