Pakistan Gold Price Surges to Rs 21,100 Within One Day
Gold prices surged to an all-time high in the local market on Wednesday as the price of 24-karat gold per tola jumped by Rs21,100 to settle at Rs551,662.
Adil Aziz
Pakistan’s rice exports to China cross $62 million in 2025
Pakistan’s rice exports to China surpassed $62.26 million in 2025, underpinned by strong shipments of semi- or wholly milled rice and steady demand for broken rice across multiple Chinese provinces, according to the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Repulic of China’s latest figures.
Neha Karim Ullah Lights Up New York’s Times Square as Spotify’s EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador for Q1 2026
Spotify has announced rising dance-pop artist Neha Karim Ullah as the EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador for the first quarter of 2026, celebrating her as a fresh and compelling voice in Pakistan’s evolving music scene. On January 22, Neha was featured on Spotify’s Times Square billboard in New York City and has been showcased across multiple curated playlists on the platform, marking a significant milestone in her artistic journey.
Mobilink Bank achieves ISO 27001 certification for its robust Information Security System
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, which is a globally recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) awarded to organizations that meet international standards for data security.
Crypto Markets Tumble: Bitcoin Price Drops Under $90,000
BITCOIN slid to its lowest level in more than a week, tracking a sharp selloff across global financial markets as investors continued to de-risk amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
GCT Turns Rani Bagh Hyderabad into Wonderland, Begins Rs900M Ramazan Drive for 777 Orphans
Beyond joy and recreation, the galas also marked the formal launch of Green Crescent Trust’s Ramazan 2026 fundraising campaign, which aims to raise Rs900 million to combat illiteracy and expand access to quality education for disadvantaged children in Sindh.
Pakistan Records $1.1B Current Account Deficit in First Half FY26
Pakistan’s External Current Account Balance recorded a deficit of US$ 1,174 million during the first half of fiscal year 2025-26 in comparison to a surplus of $957 million during July-December 2024-25.
Pakistan’s Corporate Growth Linked to Fairness at Work: Dr. Uzma Ismail
As Pakistan’s corporate sector grapples with rising competition for skilled talent and mounting pressure to improve performance, organisational justice, long treated as a soft management concept, is gaining renewed attention as a practical requirement for sustainable growth.
Karachi Hosts AlBaraka Forum on Future of Digital Islamic Economy
AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy is organizing the sixth edition of its Regional Conference Series, titled “Islamic Economy in the Digital Age: Innovation within the Framework of Compliance.”
PTA Clarifies No Internet Disruption Reported on 15 January
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) clarifies that information regarding any disruption of internet services on 15 January is incorrect and without factual basis.