The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extended the rollover of a $2 billion loan to Pakistan for a further one month, Beyond the Time News reported on Tuesday, citing sources. According to sources, Pakistan has renewed its request to the UAE for the rollover of a total of $3 billion for a longer period. The…
Karachi, February 3, 2026 — Cement prices across Pakistan have remained largely stable in early February 2026, with only small regional variations reported by dealers and market sources. The national average price for a standard 50kg bag of ordinary Portland cement currently stands between **Rs. 1,380 and Rs. 1,450, according to the most recent market…
Karachi, February 2, 2026 – Silver prices in Pakistan have continued their downward trend for several consecutive days, with the chandi ka rate today settling around Rs. 8,919–9,002 per tola—reflecting notable losses driven by a sharp correction in international precious metals markets. This follows earlier highs where silver benefited from strong safe-haven and industrial demand. Current local…
KARACHI: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) closed today at Rs74.69 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market, showing a very mild softening compared to recent sessions and remaining significantly below the 2025 mid-year high of Rs76.03 (July peak), according to leading currency dealers. The selling rate was quoted around Rs75.26. This near-flat performance comes…
The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) released its latest currency rates sheet today, showing the official rates at which the bank buys and sells major foreign currencies. TT stands for Telegraphic Transfer. It refers to the electronic transfer of funds (non-cash) between banks, and the TT rates are the primary interbank / customer dealing rates…
HANOI: Vietnam’s economy has started 2026 on an upbeat note, supported by ongoing reforms aimed at improving the business environment, reducing compliance costs and removing barriers to market entry. According to the Ministry of Finance, Vietnam ended 2025 with more than one million active enterprises nationwide. In January alone, an estimated 54,000 businesses entered or…
ISLAMABAD:Uzbek ministers visited various infrastructure, mines and mineral projects for bilateral strategic partnership and regional integration during their visit to Pakistan. Mr. Laziz Sh. Kudratov, Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr. Shokhrukh Kh. Gulamov, Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, and Bekhzot Narmatov, Advisor to the Minister for…
In the ever-fluctuating world of commodities, copper prices continue to capture attention from investors, industries, and economists alike. As of February 2, 2026, copper rates in Pakistan stand at approximately Rs. 5,500 per kg for high-quality Millberry scrap, with refined new copper commanding higher prices depending on purity and location. Internationally, the benchmark copper price has…
SIALKOT: President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Syed Ahtesham Mazhar has congratulated Khawaja Masood Akhtar (SI), (HI) of Forward Sports (Pvt) Ltd and Qaiser Shabbir of QSA Surgical on receiving the prestigious Top Exporter Award from Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. In a congratulatory message, the SCCI president said the achievement was a…
LAHORE: Attractive incentives package rolled out by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would significantly contribute to achieving export-driven growth and pave the way for sustainable economic development in the country. Convener of FPCCI (Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry) Regional Committee on Food, Shahid Imran, gave these remarks while appreciating the package here Sunday….