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KARACHI: A meeting of the Information Department was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, during which detailed review was conducted of the preparations and administrative arrangements for the Sindh Vision Conference to be held in Sukkur. Sharjeel Inam Memon directed that all administrative arrangements for…

KARACHI: Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) Chairman Saleem Mukati has urged State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed to consider reducing the policy rate at the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting expected on October 26, in order to accelerate economic activity and ease the shortage…

KARACHI: President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) and All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman of the National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman of the FPCCI Policy Advisory Board, Mian Zahid Hussain, has expressed concern over LPG prices reaching Rs500–600 per kilogram in various markets across the country, against OGRA’s…

KARACHI: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) has gifted eight refurbished buses to Karachi University (KU) amid growing concerns over the university’s poor condition, inadequate transport facilities and lack of government support. At a ceremony on Thursday, JI chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman handed over the buses to KU Vice Chancellor Dr Waseem Qazi. The buses…

KARACHI: Interloop Limited (ILP) posted a 53 percent year-on-year increase in profit to Rs4.3 billion in the first quarter of FY27, compared with Rs2.8 billion in the same period last year, supported by higher export sales, increased other income and a lower effective tax rate, according to a research report.…

KARACHI: HBL declared a record quarterly profit before tax of Rs 41.9 billion for the third quarter of 2026. The Bank’s total profit before tax for nine months ended September 30, 2026, increased to Rs 115 billion while the profit after tax rose to Rs 54.1 billion. EPS for 9M’26…

KARACHI: Stall bookings have opened for the seventh edition of the ‘Mera Brand Pakistan Expo’, scheduled to be held at the Karachi Expo Centre next year under the auspices of the Pakistan International Business Forum (PIBF), Karachi. A meeting held at the forum’s office reviewed preparations for the upcoming event.…

KARACHI: Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL) reported a 42.8 percent year-on-year increase in profit after tax to PKR 30.61 billion during the first nine months of 2026 (9M’26), compared to the same period last year. Earnings per share also rose to PKR 9.71 from PKR 6.80 in 9M’25. The Board of…

KARACHI: Industrialists and analysts have warned that any increase in the policy rate would further raise the cost of doing business, aggravating the already unsustainable costs of manufacturing and production. The market is expecting an increase in the key policy rate in the next meeting to be held on Oct…

KARACHI: A redesigned cabin crew uniform collection by couturier Hassan Sheheryar Yasin (HSY) will debut on PIA’s inaugural Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight from London to Islamabad on October 31, 2026. The airline has unveiled the collection, the latest step in the national flag carrier’s transformation under its consortium-led management. The…

KARACHI: Profitability of Pakistan’s cement sector is projected to increase 2 percent year-on-year to Rs29.6 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, supported by higher cement offtakes and increased retention prices, according to a research report. The report by AKD Securities Limited forecasts revenue for its cement companies…

KARACHI: The life expectancy in Pakistan has increased by approximately 10 years over the past 27 years, a speaker claimed at the Pharma Asia 2026 conference, partly attributing the betterment in lives to improved access to and use of medicines by patients in the country between 1999 and 2026. “Pakistan’s…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to expedite a feasibility study for direct flights between Pakistan and Maldives, as Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced plans by his country’s national airline to launch a direct service between Malé and Karachi soon. Addressing the…

KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) delivered a resilient performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, posting Profit Before Tax of Rs 31.3 billion and Profit After Tax of Rs 15.2 billion, translating into earnings per share of Rs 10. The Board has declared a third-quarter cash dividend of…

KARACHI: Nestlé Pakistan’s net sales for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026, rose to PKR 160 billion, representing growth of 6.3 percent. The sustained sales performance was mainly driven by increased investment behind brands, consumer-centric innovation and renovation (I&R), focused marketplace execution, and strengthened export routes to market. An…

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (October 22, 2026) and the forecast for Friday (October 23 2026) ================================================================== CITIES TODAY TOMORROW ================================================================== Hyderabad 39- 24 (ºC) 00-00 (%) 39- 25 (ºC) 00-00 (%) Karachi 37- 24 (ºC) 00-00 (%) 37- 24 (ºC) 00-00 (%) Lahore 32- 20 (ºC) 01-00 (%)…

A representational image of a hacker carrying out a cyber attack. — Orfonline/File Officials say girl was forced to poison cat as her first dangerous task.Investigators intervened before girl could seriously harm herself online.Officials say the international agency shared IP...

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and Habib University Foundation have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand access to higher education and create opportunities for talented young women from across Pakistan. The MoU signing ceremony, held at the Habib University campus in Karachi, marks an important step in…

Associated Press Of Pakistan Foreign exchange rates KARACHI, Oct 22 (APP):The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following exchange rates bulletin, here on Thursday. CONVERSION RATES FOR OCTOBER 22, 2026 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE 25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE…

Authorities in Karachi have sealed Ibn-e-Hassan Hospital after a 20-day-old baby tested positive for mpox. The infant reportedly developed the infection after undergoing circumcision at the facility. The Sindh Healthcare Commission took action with police assistance following an investigation. The incident has raised serious concerns about medical equipment, hygiene standards…

Markhor IT Solutions, who qualified for President’s Trophy Grade-I from Grade-II tournament earlier this year, will compete in the final of the departmental first-class tournament against State Bank of Pakistan from 25 to 29 October at the SBP Sports Complex in Karachi.

Two more cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Karachi, bringing the total number of patients admitted to the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital to six, sources said.

Pakistan Railways reported 349 train derailments between 2022 and September 2026, with track defects emerging as the leading cause, as Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi announced plans to construct a 480-kilometre railway track from Karachi towards Rohri at an estimated cost of $2.

The University of Karachi (KU) has proposed establishing a Pakistan-China Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity and a Pakistan-China Museum… Read More The post KU Proposes Pakistan-China AI and Cybersecurity Center appeared first on ProPakistani.

Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has said Pakistan’s current system no longer works effectively. Speaking at an event in Karachi, he called for changes to the country’s healthcare approach. He stressed that authorities must focus on preventing diseases rather than relying mainly on treatment. His remarks also highlighted growing pressure…

Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport has extended the deadline for enforcing mandatory vaccination checks for Umrah pilgrims and other passengers traveling… Read More The post Karachi Airport Extends Mandatory Vaccination Deadline appeared first on ProPakistani.

Anmol, alias Pinky, has filed an application seeking acquittal in two drug recovery cases pending against her in Karachi.

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued rapid alerts over five batches of fake medicines detected in Karachi,… Read More The post DRAP Warns Against Life-Threatening Fake Medicines appeared first on ProPakistani.

Vehicles move past a warehouse yard with shipping containers near port area in Karachi, July 31, 2025. — ReutersIMF expects output to rebound sharply to 6.6% in 2027.Middle East conflict likely to abate in early 2027: IMF.Urges policymakers to prioritise maintaining price stability.

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Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices rose dramatically by one hundred rupees per kilogram across major urban centers in Pakistan. Widespread natural gas load shedding and severe pipeline pressure drops forced thousands of domestic consumers to rely heavily on alternative fuels. In Karachi, retail LPG prices jumped from four hundred fifty…

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday ordered comprehensive measures to strengthen law and order, improve security and access control, regulate commercial activities, and address long-standing administrative and infrastructure issues at Karachi Fish Harbour, one of the province’s major fisheries and seafood export facilities. Presiding over a meeting…

Acting Governor of Sindh Syed Awais Qadir Shah has expressed concern over reports regarding the proposed relocation of Pakistan Petroleum Limited’s (PPL) head office and related administrative operations from Karachi to Islamabad. He emphasised that the administrative, financial, economic and employee-related implications of this important decision must be comprehensively assessed.…

A Senate committee on Wednesday directed that an Airports Security Force (ASF) official be summoned to its next meeting over alleged inappropriate conduct while searching parliamentarians and passengers at Karachi airport. The Senate Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges, chaired by Senator Syed Waqar Mehdi, took up a privilege…

KARACHI: Azam Minhas, Vice Chairman of the Pasban Democratic Party (PDP), has demanded an immediate reduction in the prices of petroleum products and LPG. He noted that rising LPG costs would exacerbate difficulties for both domestic and commercial consumers, while higher petrol prices would lead to a staggering surge in…

KARACHI: The Sindh government has prepared to strengthen its climate response through improved access to climate finance, research partnerships with public-sector universities and enhanced interdepartmental coordination. ?It prepares to convene the first meeting of its Task Force on Climate Change and advance a provincial Water, Food and Energy (WEF) Nexus…

KARACHI: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Wednesday announced 150 sit-ins across Pakistan on October 23 as part of the third phase of the party’s movement against the petroleum levy. He also announced Education Cards for children in Karachi towns under JI’s municipal administration, saying quality education was a…

RAJANPUR: At least 11 people were killed and more than 30 others injured when a speeding passenger bus hit a road divider and overturned in Rajanpur district of Punjab on Wednesday, an official said. The bus was travelling from Karachi to Dera Ghazi Khan when the accident occurred on a…

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met German Consul General Thomas E. Schultze at the CM House here on Wednesday to discuss important matters related to President Asif Ali Zardari’s upcoming visit to Germany, along with bilateral relations, trade, investment and development cooperation. The chief minister will be…

KARACHI: A shipment of 179 electric buses from Yingkou, China, arrived at Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose Limited (KGTML) on Wednesday aboard MV RUINING 6, the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) said. The KPT said it facilitated the vessel’s arrival and the discharge of the buses at the terminal. The consignment is…

KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan SADC Chamber Trade Federation PSCTF (Pakistan Chapter), Muhammad Rafiq Memon, has expressed confidence that the 1st Africa Diplomatic & Economic Conference 2026 will prove to be a significant milestone in promoting trade and investment between Pakistan and the African continent. He said the initiative by…

KARACHI: The Sindh government has pledged continued support for clearing pension and outstanding dues of retired Karachi Development Authority (KDA) employees. The authority approved its budget for the financial year 2026-27 and decided to offer a 25 percent concession to auctioned plot owners on one-time payment of outstanding dues. The…