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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…
Gold, Silver Rates in Pakistan Today – 4 February 2026
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - Gold rates in Pakistan rebounded sharply after it recorded massive dip due to a steep sell-off in the international market. On Wednesday, price of gold per tola stood at Rs514,362.
The 10 grams of gold hovered at…
SBP announces public holiday on Feb 5
KARACHI (Web Desk) – The State Bank of Pakistan has announced a public holiday on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day.
In a statement, the State Bank said that in line with the Government of Pakistan’s announcement, banks will remain…
UAE extends $2 billion loan to Pakistan
DUBAI: (Web Desk) - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rolled over a $2 billion loan for Pakistan for one month.
According to sources, the $2 billion loan, which had matured last month, has been extended for 30 days, while…
Cement Prices Remain Stable Across Pakistan at Start of February 2026
Karachi: (Web Desk) - Cement prices in Pakistan have remained largely stable at the beginning of February, with no major changes reported so far.
According to a private news channel, during the first week of February 2026,…
Stocks Rally as Calm Returns to Markets After Global Rout
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - Asian stocks rebounded on Tuesday as markets stabilised following a sharp sell-off triggered by a combination of currency volatility, precious metal plunges and geopolitical uncertainty.
The recovery was fuelled…
