Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
KARACHI: The statistics released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) show strong growth in the cement sector in Pakistan, with exports rising sharply by over 61 percent in January 2026. According to the figures, total cement sales increased by 12.54 percent during the last month. Overall sales reached 4.538 million tonnes in January…
KARACHI: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) published its latest exchange rate sheet today, listing the official buying and selling rates for major foreign currencies in both cash and telegraphic transfer (TT/OD) segments. TT stands for Telegraphic Transfer. It refers to the electronic transfer of funds (non-cash) between banks, and the TT rates are the…
KARACHI: The Assistant Commissioner (AC) of Saddar, alongside police, raided Hashoo Centre and sealed approximately 200 shops after discovering severe safety lapses in the building, Beyond the Time News reported. AC Saddar Rana Safiyan and law enforcement sealed all shops on the building’s first floor, including a renowned biryani outlet, due to a lack of…
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…
