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The US–India trade reset: how 18% tariff reshapes Pakistan’s economic and strategic space
The US–India trade breakthrough of February 2 has brought an abrupt end to what many analysts describe as a year-long “tariff bloodbath.” After punitive duties on Indian exports peaked at 50 percent in late 2025, Washington and New…
PIA announces Discount on THESE Flights!
KARACHI (Web Desk) – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced an exciting 10% discount on flights from Paris to Pakistan, aiming to make travel more affordable and convenient for overseas Pakistanis and other passengers.
According…
Will Rs5,000 note be discontinued in Pakistan?
KARACHI (Web Desk) – State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad, while briefing a parliamentary committee, said that the proposal to issue newly designed currency notes has been sent to the federal cabinet. He said the new notes will…
Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan Today – 5 February 2026
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – The local foreign exchange market registered no major changes, with major international currencies trading within a narrow range.
On Thursday, US Dollar remained steady, buying at 280.50 and selling at 282.4, while…
LESCO Cuts Net Metering Export Rate From January
LAHORE (News Desk): The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has announced a reduction in the export tariff for net metering consumers under a revised billing policy set to take effect from January 2026.
According to an official…
Aurangzeb says IMF review talks expected this month
ISLAMABAD (News Desk): Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the third review of Pakistan’s programme are expected to take place by the end of the current month.…
Pakistan, Kazakhstan Sign 19 Bilateral Cooperation Agreements
Islamabad: (Web Desk) - Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived at the Prime Minister’s House on Wednesday, where he was warmly received by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. A ceremonial guard of honor was presented, and the national…
Pakistan Requests Saudi Extension of Deferred Oil Facility
Islamabad (Web Desk): Pakistan has formally requested Saudi Arabia to extend its deferred oil payment facility for an additional year, while also proposing to increase the credit period from one year to two years or more. Talks between…
Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan – 4 February 2026
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – The local foreign exchange market registered slight changes, with major international currencies trading within a narrow range.
On Wednesday, US Dollar remained steady, buying at 280.50 and selling at 282.4, while…
