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Rice prices increase across Pakistan
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (307+ words) Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) has issued an alert that the prices of ghee and cooking oil might see a surge between Rs. 10 and Rs. 15 per kilogramme. The association has attributed the anticipated hike in prices to alterations in the…...
Islamic banking pioneer Dr. Umer Chapra dies at 93
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (130+ words) JADDAH: Dr. Muhammad Umer Chapra, a prominent Pakistani-Saudi economist and one of the founders of Islamic economics and banking, has passed away at the age of 93. Dr. Muhammad Umer Chapra served as a senior economic advisor to the Saudi Arabian…...
Exports and Remittances Expected to Rise in FY2026-27, Imports and Trade Deficit Also Projected to Increase
1+ week, 1+ day ago (214+ words) ISLAMABAD (Rizwan Abbasi): The federal government has set higher targets for exports and workers" remittances in the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27, while projecting an increase in imports, trade deficit, and current account deficit, according to budget documents. The budget documents reveal…...
Nearly 29 out Of 100 Pakistanis living below poverty line
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (280+ words) ISLAMABAD: The poverty level in Pakistan has reached 28. 9% as nearly 29 Pakistanis out of 100 are now living below the poverty line, according to the Economic Survey for 2025-26. As mentioned in the survey, poverty levels in Pakistan have been estimated by measuring…...
Govt unveiled Economic Survey 2025-26 before federal budget
1+ week, 1+ day ago (551+ words) ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the Economic Survey reflects the overall economic performance of any financial year, and Pakistan has shown better economic performance in the current financial year despite internal and external challenges. Presenting the…...
BISP quarterly installment to be increased to Rs 18, 000 from next fiscal year
1+ week, 2+ day ago (165+ words) The program's chairperson, Senator Rubina Khalid, said that the Benazir Income Support Program is a guarantee of self-respect and economic independence of poor families and negative propaganda against it is condemnable. She further said that it has been decided to…...
Honda, Suzuki bikes prices expected to increase in Budget 2026-27
1+ week, 3+ day ago (40+ words) dailyausaf. com Honda, Suzuki bikes prices expected to increase in Budget 2026-27 Trusted source for the latest news in Pakistan and global affairs, covering politics, business, and more....
Flour prices reach record high across Pakistan
2+ week, 9+ min ago (311+ words) ISLAMABAD: Flour prices have once again recorded a significant increase across the country, with the maximum price of a 20-kilogram bag of flour reaching Rs 2, 800. According to documents obtained by Daily Ausaf and ABN News, this price is Rs 100 higher…...
Petrol Price prediction for next week in Pakistan: Relief or another hike?
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (259+ words) Industry estimates suggest that if international oil prices remain near current levels, the government may either maintain existing fuel prices or announce a slight increase of Rs2 to Rs5 per litre. However, any major surge in crude oil prices could result in…...
Islamabad, Rawalpindi butcher rates announced
3+ week, 3+ day ago (238+ words) ISLAMABAD: Professional butchers in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have apparently seen a sudden jump in demand right before Eid al-Adha, and the odd part is that bookings for the first day of Eid reportedly are already shut in several places. As…...