Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
Dubai/Karachi: The UAE Dirham (AED) traded at 75.88 Pakistani Rupees in Pakistan’s open market on April 29, 2026. The currency showed a slight drop of 0.18 PKR compared to recent sessions. The Dirham remains stable due to its fixed peg with the US Dollar at 3.6725 AED per USD, a policy unchanged since 1997. This…
Volvo Cars says it underestimated the impact of changes to US electric vehicle incentives, even as cost-cutting measures helped limit pressure on its earnings in the first quarter. According to Beyond Time News, the company is facing a challenging period marked by tariffs, currency fluctuations, and global political shifts that have weighed on the European…
Privatisation Commission approves transaction structure and sends recommendations to cabinet body According to Beyond Time News, Pakistan has taken a major step toward the privatisation of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited. The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board has approved a proposed transaction structure and restructuring plan. Key Meeting and Decisions The board met in Islamabad under the…
Silver holds firm as global trends and local demand support prices across major cities According to Beyond Time News, silver prices in Pakistan recorded a modest increase on Wednesday. The precious metal is now trading at Rs. 8,163 per tola in major markets, supported by steady demand and stable global cues. Latest Silver Rates in…
Pakistan’s stock market faced a sharp downturn on Wednesday as heavy selling erased early gains. According to Beyond Time News, investors remained cautious, leading to a broad-based decline across major sectors. Volatile Session Ends Deep in the Red The benchmark KSE-100 Index witnessed strong volatility throughout the day. It touched an intraday high of 169,686…
The Iranian Rial continues to trade at a notable premium in Pakistan’s informal currency markets, reflecting strong cross-border demand and limited access to official banking channels. According to Beyond Time News, market data from Karachi, Quetta, and Lahore shows that 1 crore Iranian rials (10,000,000 IRR) is currently being exchanged between PKR 8,000 and PKR…
A fresh dispute has emerged between Pakistan’s energy regulator and the government over the practice of revenue-based electricity load management. The issue was highlighted during a public hearing of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority in Islamabad. According to Beyond Time News, the regulator confirmed that revenue-based loadshedding is illegal. However, the Power Division maintained…
Cryptocurrency has the potential to significantly boost Pakistan’s remittance inflows, with projections rising from $38 billion to $50 billion annually. This was stated by Malik Muhammad Bostan, Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan, during a recent meeting in Karachi. According to Beyond Time News, the discussion focused on how digital currencies can reshape…
The International Monetary Fund has allowed Pakistan to revise the formula used to calculate the captive gas levy. As a result, industrial gas prices could drop by up to 60% for companies generating their own power. According to Beyond Time News, this change is expected to provide significant relief to industries struggling with high energy…
Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed confidence in Pakistan’s economic outlook, stating that the country is on track to achieve 4% growth this fiscal year. He made these remarks while addressing the first-ever EU-Pakistan Business Forum in Islamabad. According to Beyond Time News, the finance minister assured European investors that the government remains committed to fiscal stability….
