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Pakistan Plans 5-Year Loans of Up to Rs. 1 Crore for Electric Car Buyers
Pakistan is considering a major financing and tax support package for electric cars and other new energy vehicles as part of the draft Automotive and Auto Parts Manufacturing Policy 2026-31. Under the proposed policy, buyers of new energy vehicles (NEVs) could become eligible for financing of up to Rs. 10 million, or Rs. 1 crore,…
Punjab Orders FIRs Against Those Responsible for Dengue Larvae Breeding
The Punjab authorities have stepped up measures to prevent the spread of dengue, with the Faisalabad district administration directing officials to register FIRs against individuals responsible for sites where dengue larvae are discovered. The directive was issued as part of intensified efforts to control dengue breeding and strengthen compliance with preventive measures across Faisalabad. The…
Oman Considers Easing Restrictions on Skilled Workers From Punjab
Oman has agreed to consider a proposal from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to ease restrictions on the arrival of skilled workers from Punjab, potentially opening new employment opportunities for Pakistani workers in the Gulf country. The proposal was discussed during Maryam Nawaz’s meeting with Oman’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, Saud…
Gold Price in Pakistan Remains Unchanged Despite Global Market Moves
Gold prices in Pakistan showed an unusual level of stability on Tuesday, remaining unchanged despite recent fluctuations in the international precious metals market. According to rates issued by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of 24-karat gold remained at Rs437,536 per tola on October 6, 2026. The rate was unchanged from…
Pakistan Exports Surge 17.6% to $2.94 Billion in September 2026
Pakistan’s merchandise exports recorded a strong increase in September 2026, reaching $2.94 billion and marking a significant improvement compared with the same month last year. According to data shared by Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Shehzad, exports increased by 17.6 percent year-on-year from $2.50 billion in September 2025. The latest figures indicate a strong…
Pakistan Fish Exports Surge 75% as Seafood Shipments Rise
Pakistan’s fish and seafood exports have recorded strong growth during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, with export earnings reaching $125.4 million. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said seafood exports increased from $93.28 million during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. The latest figures show a significant improvement…
Hajj 2027 Second Installment Payment Schedule Announced for Government Scheme Pilgrims
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced the payment schedule for the second installment of Hajj dues for pilgrims participating in Pakistan’s government Hajj scheme for 2027. According to a ministry spokesperson, the second installment will be collected from Monday, October 5, with eligible pilgrims able to submit their payments until October…
Bureaucrats Given One-Week Deadline to Declare Foreign or Dual Nationality
The Establishment Division has given government officials a final opportunity to disclose any foreign or dual nationality, setting a deadline of one week for officers who have not yet submitted the required information. According to a letter issued by the Establishment Division, several government officers have failed to declare their foreign or dual citizenship despite…
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens 15% to $10.8 Billion in First Quarter
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened significantly during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, with the gap between imports and exports increasing by 15 percent compared with the same period last year. According to data compiled by Topline Securities, the trade deficit reached $10.8 billion during 1QFY27, compared with $9.37 billion recorded in the corresponding quarter…
2026 Nobel Prize Announcement Dates Revealed
The dates for the 2026 Nobel Prize announcements have been announced, with this year’s awards set to recognize outstanding contributions across medicine, science, literature, peace and economics. The announcement schedule will begin on October 5 with the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The remaining awards will be revealed throughout the following week, bringing global…