Pakistan emerging as strategic trade gateway for Central Asia: PBF
Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) on Friday said a quiet but consequential shift was underway in Central Asia’s geo-economic outlook, with Pakistan increasingly emerging at the centre of regional recalibration as a strategic southern gateway for trade, connectivity and economic diversification.
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Pakistan, Kazakhstan Agree on Corridor to Boost $1B Trade
Pakistan and Kazakhstan agreed to significantly enhance trade, investment, and regional connectivity, committing to raise the bilateral trade volume to $1 billion within the next year and to promote a multi-country transport corridor linking Central and South Asia.
Wafi Energy Pakistan announces to invest $100M in retail sector
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustaining macroeconomic stability, strengthening foreign exchange buffers, and enhancing investor confidence. During the meeting with a delegation of Wafi Energy Pakistan Ltd, which signaled a potential investment of up to USD 100 million in Pakistan over the next two to three years.
Pakistan to Hold 5G Spectrum Auction on March 10, 2026
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that the “Spectrum Auction for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS)/5G in Pakistan” will be conducted on 10 March 2026.
FBR directs tax offices to remain open on Jan 31
For facilitation of the taxpayers, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed that all Large Taxpayers’ Offices (LTOs), Medium Taxpayers’ Offices (MTOs), Corporate Tax Offices (CTOs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) would remain open on Saturday, the 31st January, 2026.
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.
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.