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PICT takeover as foreign firm moves to acquire Pakistan International Container Terminal

Foreign Firm Targets Pakistan’s Key Port — Who’s Really Behind the PICT Takeover?

Focus Pakistan2026-05-04

KARACHI: A foreign consortium has moved to acquire a controlling stake in Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT), triggering fresh concerns over strategic asset control and transparency in Pakistan’s port sector. According to a public announcement, Sea Link Group Limited, along with Euroasia Terminal (Pvt.) Limited, intends to acquire at least 83.14% of the issued and ... Read more

Pakistan donkey meat export crisis as Chinese firm warns of shutdown over delays

We’re Shutting Down’: Chinese Firm’s Sudden Exit Sparks Panic in Islamabad

Focus Pakistan2026-05-04

Pakistan donkey meat export faced renewed scrutiny after a Chinese company warned of shutdown due to prolonged approval delays. ISLAMABAD: Chinese company threatening to shut down its Pakistan operations on International Labour Day to force Islamabad into action. What months of bureaucratic inertia could not resolve, one public announcement fixed overnight and the episode now ... Read more

KSE-100 Index jumped over 4000 points in early Monday trading at Pakistan Stock Exchange as investors price in global energy crisis resolution

Pakistan’s Stock Market Just Had Its Biggest Monday in Weeks, and Most Investors Almost Missed It

Focus Pakistan2026-05-04

The Pakistan Stock Market made a strong start to the week today as the KSE-100 Index jumped by more than 4,000 points in morning trading due to investor reaction to positive developments regarding the world’s energy crisis. The index was at 167,078.54 at 10:34am, an increase of 4,084.37 points or 2.51% from its Friday closing ... Read more

Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited WEPL reports 148 percent profit growth in Q1 2026 amid global energy market volatility

Wafi Energy Pakistan Posts 148% Profit Jump in Q1 2026

Focus Pakistan2026-05-04

In the first quarter of 2026, Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited made a profit of Rs2.16 billion compared to Rs873 million in the corresponding period of the previous year, marking an impressive year-over-year growth rate of 148 percent. This represents an impressive performance for Wafi Energy Pakistan within Pakistan’s downstream energy industry in the first quarter, ... Read more

Pakistan passport ranking 2026 shows limited visa-free travel access for citizens

Pakistan Passport Among World’s Weakest in 2026 — Here’s What It Means for You

Focus Pakistan2026-05-04

KARACHI: The 2026 Henley Passport Index delivers yet another sobering reality check. The passport of Pakistan is considered the fourth weakest in the world today, which means that millions of people experience actual suffering in their everyday lives since the first step to traveling abroad begins with visa applications rather than flight bookings. Singapore Leads. ... Read more

Gold prices in Pakistan decline for second time in four days as global bullion market edges lower amid silver price rise

A Small drop in Global Gold Prices Pulled Pakistan’s Local Bullion Rates Lower on Friday.

Focus Pakistan2026-05-04

The prices of gold in Pakistan have registered a decrease for the second time in four days on Friday as there was a temporary reprieve for the precious metal on Thursday. There was a small decrease in the international price level of gold which caused a decrease in the local gold market price. On the ... Read more

: Jemima Goldsmith's engagement to Irish-born financier Cameron O'Reilly confirmed as British socialite prepares for wedding

Jemima Goldsmith Is Engaged Again, This Time to Irish Investor Cameron O’Reilly

Focus Pakistan2026-05-04

Cameron O’Reilly, an Irish-born financier, is set to marry Jemima Goldsmith, according to a story reported by a UK news agency. This is a monumental achievement for the celebrated British socialite, philanthropist, and film producer, who has always been regarded as one of the most interesting people in the British social scene, at the age ... Read more

Punjab satellite internet plan aims to improve internet access in rural Pakistan

Punjab Satellite Internet Plan Launched — Millions Still Offline

Focus Pakistan2026-05-04

LAHORE: The Punjab government is running a strong initiative to address the long-standing issue of internet connectivity in rural areas using satellite-based internet services in villages, schools, and health facilities where standard internet services have proven to be insufficient. This was announced by Senator Anusha Rahman, who is the president of the PML-N party and ... Read more

India's Su-30MKI fighter jet integrated with the R-37M long-range air-to-air missile following India's R-37M missile deal with Russia

India Signs $1.2 Billion Deal for 300 R-37M Missiles, the Longest-Range Air-to-Air Missile Ever Exported

Focus Pakistan2026-05-03

DELHI: The ministry of defence in India has inked a deal to purchase 300 air-to-air missiles from Russia at an estimated value of more than $1.2 billion. This is one of the biggest purchases in the history of aerial weaponry that India has witnessed within recent times. According to several Indian media organizations, this deal ... Read more

flour price in Pakistan rises sharply as 20kg bag cost increases across major cities

Flour Prices Explode Across Pakistan — Karachi Hits Rs2,500 for 20kg Bag

Focus Pakistan2026-05-03

Flour price in Pakistan surged sharply this week, with Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data showing increases across all major cities, pushing costs to alarming levels for consumers. KARACHI: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data released this week shows flour prices rose across every major city in a single week, with Hyderabad and Larkana recording the steepest ... Read more

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Foreign Firm Targets Pakistan’s Key Port — Who’s Really Behind the PICT Takeover?

We’re Shutting Down’: Chinese Firm’s Sudden Exit Sparks Panic in Islamabad

Pakistan’s Stock Market Just Had Its Biggest Monday in Weeks, and Most Investors Almost Missed It

Wafi Energy Pakistan Posts 148% Profit Jump in Q1 2026

Pakistan Passport Among World’s Weakest in 2026 — Here’s What It Means for You

A Small drop in Global Gold Prices Pulled Pakistan’s Local Bullion Rates Lower on Friday.

Jemima Goldsmith Is Engaged Again, This Time to Irish Investor Cameron O’Reilly

Punjab Satellite Internet Plan Launched — Millions Still Offline

India Signs $1.2 Billion Deal for 300 R-37M Missiles, the Longest-Range Air-to-Air Missile Ever Exported

Flour Prices Explode Across Pakistan — Karachi Hits Rs2,500 for 20kg Bag

Pakistan’s Freelancers Generate Historic $1.76 Billion in FY26

Pakistan Approves Daily Petroleum Pricing Mechanism

Sitara Group Owner Mian Muhammad Idrees Arrested at Lahore Airport in Rs12 Billion Power Fraud Case

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