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Business & Finance - 2026-08-22

Industry

PM Shehbaz approves new NARC master plan

NARC is being divided into seven districts to align it with international requirements

Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:52pm

Business & Finance

Key indicators show strong growth as Pakistan moves towards economic transformation: Ahsan Iqbal

The beginning of FY2026-27 has provided encouraging economic signals, says minister

Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:29pm

Bullion Rate

Gold per tola gains Rs5,700 in Pakistan

Price of silver remains the same at Rs7,379 per tola

Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:05pm

Technology

TikTok agrees to $400 million US children's privacy settlement

The settlement addresses TikTok's alleged failure to protect children's privacy, prompting new age verification and moderation efforts

Published 22 Aug, 2026 02:39pm

World

India raises $72.8 billion via overseas deposits, loans, central bank says

Indian banks secured $65.4 billion via FCNR deposits in a major overseas borrowing push, as a key forex swap facility concludes August 31

Published 22 Aug, 2026 02:27pm

Currency

Pakistan eyes $400mn remittance savings through stablecoins, says Bilal bin Saqib

Pakistan seeks to move virtual assets from an informal market into a regulated financial ecosystem

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 07:22pm

USA

US hits Canadian goods with 50% tariffs after trade talks fail

Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed, leading to new US tariffs and Canada's immediate pledge of "dollar for dollar" retaliation

Published 22 Aug, 2026 12:34pm

Companies

PSDF, icod.ai partner to boost digital skills

LAHORE: The Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with icod.ai, a...

Published 22 Aug, 2026 07:13am

Business & Finance

Printing, signage industry holds vast growth potential: SMEDA

LAHORE: Chief Executive Officer of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), Nadia Jahangir...

Published 22 Aug, 2026 06:56am

Business & Finance

Pakistan, Malaysia discuss trade and economy

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with...

Published 22 Aug, 2026 06:48am

Business & Finance

Global Islamic economy: Pakistan has potential to expand its share: ICCD

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has significant potential to expand its share in the global Islamic economy by developing...

Published 22 Aug, 2026 06:45am

Pakistan

Minister, ADB officials discuss mechanised farming

KARACHI: Sindh Planning, Development and Irrigation Minister Jam Khan Shoro on Friday held talks with Asian...

Published 22 Aug, 2026 06:40am

Energy

Mari D&PL renewed in Ghotki till 2065

KARACHI: The federal government has approved the renewal of Mari Development and Production Lease located in...

Published 22 Aug, 2026 06:35am

Industry

LCCI, Tech Forum join hands to promote tech-driven growth

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and Pakistan Tech Forum (PTF) have signed a Memorandum of...

Published 22 Aug, 2026 06:26am

Industry

GMO maize threat to Pakistan’s emerging maize industry

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s emerging maize industry could face a serious threat to its home-grown seed sector if...

Published 22 Aug, 2026 06:15am

Pakistan

‘Model Agriculture Mall’: Agri Dept directed to introduce special packages

LAHORE: Secretary Agriculture Punjab Shakeel Ahmad Mian on Friday directed the department to introduce special...

Published 22 Aug, 2026 06:09am

Commodities

SPI-based inflation up 0.49pc WoW

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based inflation increased by 0.49 percent Week on Week (WoW) basis...

Published 22 Aug, 2026 05:58am

Energy

Oil prices rise

Brent at $94.39, up 0.65%. WTI at $87.06, up 0.26%; weekly gains 6.39% and 5.66%

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 09:39am

Business & Finance

PC receives 11 EOIs for GEPCO acquisition

ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) said on Friday that local and international prospective investors had...