Month: January 2026

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting foreign investors and strategic technology partners. In a meeting with a delegation from Ericsson here at the PM’s House, the prime minister welcomed the delegation and appreciated Ericsson’s longstanding investment in Pakistan and its contribution to the development of the country’s […]

Islamabad: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday held a meeting with a delegation from Icoin Technology Inc. led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chet Silvestri. During the meeting, the minister briefed the delegation on the Government of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to develop a structured and responsible framework for digital […]

Islamabad: Gold prices increased sharply in the local market on Tuesday, as the price of 24-karat gold per tola surged by Rs.900 to settle at Rs.481,862, while the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold went up by Rs.771 to Rs.413,118, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. Likewise, the price of […]

Islamabad: The government of Pakistan and Japan signed a grant agreement worth JPY 2.91 billion (US$18.62 million) for improving Child health. A signing ceremony of the Grant Agreement, Exchange of Notes and Record of Discussion between the Governments of Pakistan and Japan under the project titled ‘Improvement of Child Health Care Facilities in South Punjab […]

Islamabad: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said that the government will address water-related challenges and threats on a priority basis, with a focus on practical, timely and sustainable solutions. He was chairing the first meeting of the Task Force on National Water Security, directing the formation of a special […]