Finance & Digital Economy | August 2026 | 4 min read Quick Takeaways Gold prices in Pakistan fell sharply after a major drop in international bullion rates. The 24K gold rate closed at Rs. 467,936 per tola after losing Rs. 15,100. The 10-gram 24K gold rate dropped to Rs. 401,179 after a fall...
Governance Desk | August 2026 | 4 min read ⚡ Quick Takeaways The Prime Minister’s Office warned federal ministries after a lapse in implementing official directions. The issue was reportedly linked to betel nut import rules and the Plant Protection Department. Around 41 federal secretaries and department heads were told to improve follow...
Finance & Digital Economy | August 2026 | 4 min read ⚡ Quick Takeaways Approved finance under the PM Apna Ghar scheme rose 94 percent to Rs279 billion. Applications increased 52 percent to nearly 139,000 by mid-August. Approvals jumped 84 percent to more than 46,000, while disbursed loans crossed 7,600. Recent reforms include...
Energy & Consumer Affairs | August 2026 | 4 min read ⚡ Quick Takeaways Pakistan imported no high-speed diesel in July, the first month of the financial year. Local refineries produced more than 500,000 tonnes of HSD during the month. HSD sales rose 19 percent year over year and 25 percent month over...
Energy & Consumer Affairs | August 2026 | 4 min read ⚡ Quick Takeaways Oil marketing companies say their regulated margin has remained frozen since September 2023. The ECC has approved a Rs1.22 per litre increase, but the decision has not yet been formally notified. OCAC says companies are operating on a gross...
Energy & Resource | August 2026 | 3 min read ⚡ Quick Takeaways Pakistan’s petroleum exports reached an all-time high of $939 million in FY26. Exports rose 3.9 percent from $903 million recorded in FY25. The value has climbed sharply from $553 million in FY24 to $939 million in FY26. Topline Securities linked...
Energy & Consumer Affairs | July 2026 | 4 min read ⚡ Quick Takeaways CPPA has sought a Rs1.20 per unit increase under June 2026 fuel cost adjustment. NEPRA has completed the hearing and reserved its final decision. Electricity sales during June stood at about 13.07 billion units. Actual fuel cost reached Rs8.91 per...
Finance & Digital Economy | July 2026 | 4 min read ⚡ Quick Takeaways ⚡ ECC approved emergency import of one million tonnes of wheat through the Trading Corporation of Pakistan. ⚡ Wheat prices jumped from Rs125 to over Rs150/kg in a single week — a 20% rise attributed to procurement mismanagement. ⚡...
Weather & Public Safety | July 2026 | 4 min read ⚡ Quick Takeaways ⚡ The Chenab River is in high flood at Qadirabad and Chiniot Bridge; medium flood at Marala and Khanki. ⚡ FFD warns river flows may rise significantly across all major river catchments by July 25. ⚡ Flash flooding forecast...
Health & Policy | July 2026 | 3 min read ⚡ Quick Takeaways An awareness campaign has been launched in educational institutions against vaping and nicotine use. The Drug Advisory Training Hub organized a one-day session for students from different universities. Experts warned that demand for vaping among young people has increased by around...
