Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
Islamabad Signals Strong Support for Foreign Investment Under SIFC Islamabad: Qatar’s Taameer Group has shown strong interest in investing in Pakistan’s real estate, construction, tourism, and hospitality sectors, marking another step toward expanding foreign direct investment in the country. According to Beyond Time News, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting on Friday with a…
SPI Inflation Records Weekly Decline Islamabad: Pakistan’s short-term inflation showed a slight improvement during the week ending May 21, 2026, as the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) declined by 0.33 percent, offering some relief to consumers amid ongoing economic challenges. According to Beyond Time News, data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) revealed that…
Karachi — Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have shown a strong upward trend, crossing the $17 billion mark at the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), supported by IMF inflows and external financing. According to Beyond Time News, the latest weekly data reflects improved financial stability as the country continues to strengthen its external account position amid…
Oil prices edged higher on Friday as investors weighed uncertain progress in US-Iran peace negotiations, though crude remained on track for a sharp weekly decline due to ongoing volatility in global markets. According to Beyond Time News, sentiment in the oil market continues to swing with shifting expectations around the possibility of a diplomatic breakthrough….
Islamabad — The federal government has ordered power distribution companies to immediately clear a backlog of 1,355 pending net-metering solar applications, setting a 10-day deadline for completion. According to Beyond Time News, the directive comes amid growing concerns over delays in activating rooftop solar connections across the country. Strict Deadline for Power Companies The Power…
Saudi Riyal Drops to One of the Lowest Levels in Recent Months Karachi: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) recorded a noticeable decline against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on Thursday, May 21, 2026. According to Beyond Time News, the Saudi Riyal closed at Rs74.06 for buying, while the selling rate was reported around…
Pakistani Rupee Shows Stability as Dollar Continues to Ease Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan has released the latest interbank currency exchange rates for May 21, 2026, showing a slight decline in the US Dollar against the Pakistani Rupee. According to Beyond Time News, market analysts believe stable remittance inflows and improving foreign exchange reserves…
Per Tola Gold Rate Increases by Rs5,000 in Local Market Karachi: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a notable increase on May 21, 2026, following an upward trend in the international bullion market amid ongoing global economic uncertainty. According to Beyond Time News, the increase reflects continued investor interest in gold as a safe-haven asset during…
Dealers Report Stable Activity Across Major Cities Including Karachi, Lahore, and Quetta Karachi: The Iranian rial (IRR) continues to attract steady attention in Pakistan’s informal currency markets, with traders reporting consistent activity as of May 21, 2026. According to Beyond Time News, currency dealers in Karachi, Lahore, and Quetta say demand remains stable, especially for…
Workers Receive Eight Years of Outstanding Allowances as Financial Reforms Continue Islamabad: Pakistan Railways has started clearing long-overdue employee payments as part of its ongoing efforts to improve financial stability and strengthen institutional reforms. According to Beyond Time News, the department has released funds to settle travelling allowances owed to Grade IV employees that have…
