Business & Commerce


High interest rates stifling growth, warn industry leaders

Karachi: Pakistan’s industry leaders have warned that high interest rates are squeezing businesses, slowing investment…

Govt weighs scrapping export tax in FY27 budget

Islamabad: The federal government is considering abolishing the 1% advance tax on export proceeds in…

UK Pound to Pakistani Rupee rate today — May 26, 2026

KARACHI: The British pound was trading at around Rs375.86 against the Pakistani rupee in the…

Textile sector warns 113% tax burden is choking exports ahead of FY27 budget

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s textile industry has warned the federal government that exporters are being squeezed by…

US, Iran Discuss Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz After Potential Deal: Report

Washington/Tehran, May 25, 2026 — The United States and Iran are discussing a plan that…

Bitcoin to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today: BTC Holds Near Rs. 2.16 Crore on May 25, 2026

Karachi, May 25, 2026 — Bitcoin was trading around Rs. 21.60 million, or roughly Rs.…

UAE Dirham to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today — May 25, 2026

KARACHI: The UAE Dirham was trading at Rs76.55 against the Pakistani Rupee in the open…

Kuwaiti Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today — May 25, 2026

KARACHI: The Kuwaiti Dinar was trading against the Pakistani Rupee at around Rs887.25 in Pakistan’s…