Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
The Kuwait Labour Relations Department at the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has begun implementing a new system for receiving and processing labour complaints, with a particular focus on cases filed against small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A source said the move forms part of ongoing efforts to modernise working procedures and enhance service quality….
Karachi: Gold and silver prices rose in Pakistan on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, tracking gains in the international bullion market, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA). Renewed geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran supported gold prices, extending the metal’s recent rally after it recorded its strongest single-day gain…
LAHORE: The Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz has announced the launch of a new project titled ‘Apna Khet Apna Rozgar, aimed at providing free agricultural land up to five acre to underprivileged and unemployed citizens. Maryam Nawaz has revealed this initiative in Rajanpur while speaking at the inauguration ceremony of an electric bus service….
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, extending the previous day’s gains, after the US shot down an Iranian drone and armed Iranian boats approached a US-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, rekindling fears of an escalation in tension between Washington and Tehran. Brent crude futures were up 65 cents, or 1.0%, at $67.98 per barrel…
Islamabad: Pakistan has requested Saudi Arabia to extend its deferred oil payment facility worth $1.2 billion, seeking to ease pressure on the country’s balance of payments, sources said on Wednesday. According to officials, Pakistan has asked the Saudi Fund for Development to defer oil import payments for an additional year. Petroleum imports—primarily sourced from Saudi…
KARACHI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has filed a reference in an accountability court against a private sugar mill and officials of the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), Beyond the Time News reported. The Ministry of Commerce lodged a complaint with NAB over alleged misappropriation involving 5,365 metric tons of sugar. The issue was previously…
As of February 4, 2026, high-quality Millberry scrap copper is trading at approximately Rs. 5,500 per kg in major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Gujranwala. Refined new copper continues to trade at a premium (generally Rs. 5,800 – 6,200+ per kg depending on purity & location). Meanwhile, international copper prices have shown some downward…
Tesla sold less than half the number of battery-electric vehicles recorded by Chinese rival BYD in the UK last month, data from New Automotive showed on Wednesday, pointing to mounting competitive pressures on the US. automaker. UK car sales of Tesla plunged more than 57% over the year earlier to 647 vehicles in January, the…
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued revised property valuation rates for Islamabad following demands from traders, cutting values by 30 to 50 per cent, according to an official notification. Under the revised assessment, the FBR has revalued residential and commercial plots at 68 different locations across the federal capital. In Sector B-17,…
Islamabad, February 3, 2026, The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), in collaboration with Ipsos, today officially launched Pakistan’s first homegrown survey, the Index of Transparency and Accountability in Pakistan (iTAP), during a launch ceremony held at the FPCCI Capital House, Islamabad, at 11:00 AM. The ceremony was graced by Federal Minister…
