BusinessPSO import cost to set local LPG producer price capsFrom November 1, local producers’ ceiling would track Pakistan State Oil’s landed import cost instead of the Saudi Aramco contract price, industry representatives say.2 hr ago
BusinessWinter gas plan for Nov 2026–Feb 2027 goes to PMThe Petroleum Ministry will update the prime minister on household supply, power-sector needs, imported RLNG and a winter load-management plan still awaiting approval.4 hr ago
BusinessIndus Motor sales hit Rs74bn as volumes climb to 13,260Indus Motor Company posted Rs7.38 billion profit after tax in 1QFY27, with vehicle volumes up 34 percent and a cash dividend of Rs56 a share.3 hr ago
BusinessFBR IRIS filing rules would bind firms to portal formatsDraft FBR IRIS filing rules would make companies attach machine-readable accounts with income-tax returns on the portal from tax year 2026, after an SRO opened a short comment window.5 hr ago
BusinessSK Hynix profit jumps seven-fold; HBM sold out until 2029South Korea’s SK Hynix will return about 100 trillion won via cash dividends and buybacks after July–September operating profit surged more than seven-fold on AI memory demand.5 hr ago
AutosBestway launches Geely in Islamabad; Karachi plant acquiredBestway Automotive introduced Geely in Islamabad on 24 October, naming the EX2, EX5 and Starray EM as shoppers begin tracking Geely car price in Pakistan.25-Oct-2026
AutosGeely Auto enters Pakistan via Bestway, unveils EX2 and EX5Geely electric cars price in Pakistan has not been announced, but Bestway will start with imported EX2 and EX5 units and plans local assembly in Karachi.24-Oct-2026
AutosAuto Policy 2026-31 Proposes Lower Tariffs, Export TargetsThe draft proposes export targets, a weighted average tariff below 6 percent by 2030 and 45 more WP.29 vehicle safety rules by 2029, and remains subject to final government decisions.22-Oct-2026
PakistanPunjab EPA demolishes 197 brick kilns in month-long pushFrom 28 September to 27 October, EPA Punjab also sealed 163 units, filed 162 FIRs and imposed Rs40.7 million in brick-kiln fines in its anti-smog Punjab campaign.3 hr ago
PakistanPeshawar Safe City adds aerial watch across five kilometresPolice officials say the Peshawar Safe City central command is now tied to drone and anti-drone tools, with radar cover of up to five kilometres and automatic alerts.3 hr ago
PakistanKundi condemns Afghan raid that killed one in South WaziristanPakistan Afghanistan border tension deepened after an Angoor Adda raid left one dead and five hurt, as KP’s governor warned of unwavering resolve.4 hr ago
WorldCentcom says US forces remain vigilant in Hormuz StraitUS Central Command says American forces and regional partners still control the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing Iranian navy claims that ships had moved hundreds of kilometres away.3 hr ago
WorldUS Iran war bill climbs above $47 billion since FebruaryThe latest tally sits more than 25% above July’s $37.5 billion estimate, with munitions replacement alone projected at over $29 billion.8 hr ago
BusinessSaudi refinery attack renews oil supply risk, lifts pricesOil prices rise today after an attack on a Saudi Arabia refinery renewed Middle East supply worries tied to the wider conflict with Iran and its proxies.8 hr ago
WorldUN Gaza report tallies 1,431 Gazans killed since 2025 dealIndependent investigators told the UN General Assembly that lethal force and abuse of Palestinians did not stop after the October 2025 ceasefire, and Israel dismissed the findings.4 hr ago
WorldRiyadh supports Qatar, Pakistan push for regional calmThe Riyadh session, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also reviewed Monday talks among Makkah Agreement partners and Iranian officials.9 hr ago
WorldFour-nation Tehran meeting ends without Iran ceasefireOn 26 October, Pakistan’s army chief presented an undisclosed regional security paper at a four-nation Tehran meeting that closed without a ceasefire, while Riyadh weighed the result.11 hr ago