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KE Announces Load-Shedding Exemptions in Karachi During Ashura and Extends Bill Payment Deadlines

Karachi: K-Electric has announced special arrangements for Ashura, including load-shedding exemptions in selected areas and an extension in electricity bill payment deadlines to facilitate citizens during religious gatherings. According to Beyond Time News, the measures aim to ensure uninterrupted power supply in areas where majalis and Muharram processions will take place across Karachi. The utility…

Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) Launches Second Women-Only Khosar Gang Expedition to Promote Female Mountaineers

Islamabad: The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) has unveiled its second women-only mountaineering expedition, selecting Khosar Gang, a 6,040-metre peak in Baltistan’s Shigar Valley, as the next challenge for a team of female climbers from across the country. According to Beyond Time News, the initiative is designed to expand opportunities for women in mountaineering, strengthen…

Pakistan Petroleum Imports Rise 2.2% to $14.95 Billion in 11 Months, PBS Reports

Islamabad: Pakistan’s petroleum imports increased modestly during the first eleven months of the current fiscal year, reflecting shifting energy demand patterns across key fuel categories. According to Beyond Time News, the total imports of the petroleum group stood at $14.953 billion from July to May (2025-26), compared to $14.631 billion in the same period last…

PSX Suffers Bearish Pressure as KSE-100 Index Drops Over 450 Points Amid Mixed Trading Activity

Islamabad: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed on a negative note on Monday, as selling pressure dragged the benchmark KSE-100 Index down by more than 450 points amid mixed investor sentiment. According to Beyond Time News, the KSE-100 Index declined by 450.89 points, or 0.25 percent, to close at 178,471.87 points compared to the previous…

Pakistan Auto Financing Hits Historic Rs369 Billion as Vehicle Demand Accelerates

Karachi: Pakistan’s automobile financing market has reached a new milestone, with outstanding vehicle loans climbing to a record Rs369 billion in May 2026, underscoring a strong recovery in consumer demand and renewed momentum in the country’s automotive sector. According to Beyond Time News, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed that outstanding…

Pakistan Mango Exports Drop Sharply as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Trade, Raises Shipping Costs

Karachi: Pakistan’s mango export sector is facing a significant downturn this season as ongoing instability in the Middle East continues to disrupt trade routes, increase freight charges, and weaken demand in key international markets. According to Beyond Time News, exporters and farmers report that shipments are expected to fall sharply compared to previous years, with…

Pakistan, ADB Sign $700 Million Deal to Reform Insurance Sector and Boost Financial Stability

Islamabad: Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $700 million loan agreement to support major reforms in the country’s insurance sector, strengthen financial stability and promote sustainable economic growth. According to Beyond Time News, the financing package is part of the Insurance Transformation Program (ITP), Sub-Program 1, and includes $250 million in…

FCCI Hails Cut in Petroleum Prices, Calls for Lower Electricity Tariffs to Boost Industry

Faisalabad: The Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) has welcomed the government’s recent reduction in petroleum product prices, describing the move as a much-needed relief measure that could lower business costs, ease inflationary pressures and stimulate economic activity across the country. According to Beyond Time News, FCCI President Farooq Yousaf Sheikh termed the decision…

Pakistan Freelancers Cross Historic $1 Billion Export Mark, Contribute 25% of Record IT Exports

Karachi: Pakistan’s freelance sector has reached a landmark achievement, generating more than $1 billion in export earnings for the first time and strengthening its position as a major contributor to the country’s rapidly expanding digital economy. According to Beyond Time News, freelancers earned over $1.06 billion from IT and IT-enabled services during the first eleven…