Pakistan

KARACHI, June 04, 2026: BYD Pakistan releases Time Machine, the third episode of The Great Pakistan Adventure. The series explores Pakistan’s landscapes, communities, and cultural heritage. It uses immersive travel storytelling featuring the BYD Shark 6. This time, creator and storyteller Maryam Raja leads the journey. She travels through Sukkur, …

KARACHI 3June 2026: SM Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the United Business Group (UBG) at FPCCI, urges Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to prioritize export-led growth in the upcoming federal budget. He raises these points during a meeting with the Prime Minister and federal cabinet members. Representatives from FPCCI and chambers of commerce …

KARACHI (03-06-2026): Petroleum dealers have given the government a 48-hour deadline to address their demand for an increase in sales commission. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA), under Chairman Abdul Sami Khan, held a key meeting at Federation House. After discussions, the association decided to send an urgent letter …

LAHORE: LUMS marked the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations with a high-level event organized by the Parvez Hassan Centre for Chinese Legal Studies at the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL). The university brought together academics, lawyers, business leaders, policymakers, and members of the Chinese community in Pakistan. …

KARACHI ,June 3,2026 :In Pakistan’s challenging security environment, law enforcement agencies now face heavier responsibilities. As a result, Sindh Police continues to adapt and strengthen its response to terrorism, crime, and public safety needs. Recent high-level meetings, chaired by IG Sindh Javed Alam Odho, show clear leadership focus. He directs …

KARACHI, June 03, 2026: The Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Association (PCDMA) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ease the compliance burden on businesses, cut the General Sales Tax (GST) rate, and restore protections for importers in its pre-budget proposals submitted ahead of the federal budget 2026-27.PCDMA Chairman Salim …

June 2, 2026: Cement despatches declined during May-26. Total Cement despatches during May-26 were 3.837 million tons against 4.858 million tons despatched during the same month of last fiscal year, showing a decline of 21.02%.   According to the data released by All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), local cement despatches by …

Karachi, 2 June 2026: HBL’s Manufacturing PMI, compiled by S&P Global, rose to 50.9 in May 2026 from 49.9 in April. As a result, manufacturing activity returned to growth. However, the improvement looks fragile. Underlying trends still point to stagflation pressures. In addition, ongoing US–Iran tensions continue to weigh on …

KARACHI, June 2, 2026: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has released the results of its Business Confidence Index (BCI) Survey Wave 29, conducted across Pakistan during the second quarter of 2026. The survey shows a significant decline in business confidence, mainly due to inflation, rising fuel …

KARACHI June 2,2026:Nations do not forget those who serve them with sincerity. They remember leaders who dedicate their lives to public welfare. Even after death, such figures remain alive through their ideas, work, and public love. In District Malir, people continue to honor Shaheed Murtaza Baloch. He built his political …