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Fertilizer offtake jumps 14% YoY in November 2025

Fertilizer consumption in Pakistan during November 2025, witnessed a 13.9% increase YoY in overall nutrient offtake to stand at 616,000 tonnes, according to the latest Monthly Fertilizer Review released by the National Fertilizer Development Centre (NFDC). In November, urea offtake was at 819,000 tonnes, registering an increase of 25.3% compared to the same month last […]

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Pakistan, Kuwait review petroleum ties

Pakistan and Kuwait moved toward expanding cooperation across the petroleum sector as both sides reviewed existing arrangements and explored additional areas of collaboration during official engagement in Kuwait. The development shows continued coordination between the two countries at a time when Pakistan is prioritizing energy supply stability and upstream participation amid sustained reliance on imported […]

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Pakistan Idol clears the air over ex-contestant public statements  

Pakistan Idol upholds the highest standards of governance, integrity, transparency, and fairness in every stage of the competition. All allegations questioning the credibility of the show, its processes, or its contestants are treated with utmost seriousness, and the Company will take all legally permissible steps to safeguard its reputation, the format, and the interests of all contestants. Pakistan Idol strictly adheres to the audio and visual production standards prescribed by Fremantle, the international format owners of the global Idol franchise. All auditions, evaluations, […]

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Oilboy Energy greenlights Rs250m fund reallocation

Shareholders of Oilboy Energy Limited have approved a change in the purpose of utilisation of funds raised through the company’s 100% right issue, amounting to Rs250 million, during an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EOGM) held today. According to a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the shareholders ratified and approved the revised use […]

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KWBF to kickoff from Jan 18 at Karachi Expo Center

OVER 325 STALLS WILL BE ON DISPLAY, WITH OVER 500,000 EXPECTED VISITORS By Staff Reporter Karachi: The Managing Committee of Karachi World Book Fair (KWBF) has revealed at a press conference that besides 140 leading publishers and booksellers from Pakistan, 40 exhibitors from 17 countries will also participate in the Karachi World Book Fair (KWBF) […]

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Diesel gets a sharp cut, petrol holds steady for fortnight

The federal government on Monday announced a mixed revision in fuel prices, keeping petrol rates unchanged while delivering a notable cut in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) for the next fortnight. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol will remain steady at Rs263.45 per litre, in line with […]

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Binance’s future in Pakistan: Will regulatory hurdles impact its growth?

By Zaira Hasan The future of Binance in Pakistan, once shrouded in an opaque environment of regulatory ambiguity and official warnings, is now emerging with a clarity that marks a pivotal moment for the country’s digital asset ecosystem. Historically, Pakistan has presented a paradox: it ranks among the world’s top countries for grassroots crypto adoption, […]