Pakistan’s rice exports to China increase nearly 70% in first 8 months of this year
- 26-Sep-2025
BEIJING: Pakistan’s rice exports to China recorded robust growth in the first eight months of 2025, rising around 70% year-on-year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China. From January to August 2025, Pakistan exported rice worth USD 44.31 million to China, compared with USD 26.30 million during the same period last […]
Trump’s H-1B visa fee increase raises US doctor shortage concerns
- 24-Sep-2025
The Trump administration’s plan to dramatically raise fees for H-1B visas is drawing concern from U.S. healthcare groups who say the move could worsen staffing shortages as more than half of healthcare workers consider changing jobs within the next year. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reviewing policy changes that would increase the cost […]
Minimum wages proposed to increase by 8.1% to Rs40,000
- 05-Jul-2025
KARACHI: The Sindh Minimum Wages Board has proposed an increase of Rs3,000 in the minimum wage for various categories of workers across the province, ARY News reported on Saturday. The board submitted a proposal to the provincial government recommending an 8.1% increase in the minimum monthly salary from Rs37,000 to Rs40,000. The proposed increase covers […]
Petrol prices likely to see sharp increase in Pakistan
- 30-Jun-2025
ISLAMABAD: The prices of petroleum products in Pakistan are expected to increase significantly despite a decline in global oil prices, ARY News reported on Monday, citing sources. The price of high-speed diesel is likely to increase by Rs14.86 per litre, while the petrol rate is expected to rise by Rs11.43 per litre for the next […]
Budget 2025-26: Gas, electricity prices expected to increase from July 1
- 10-Jun-2025
ISLAMABAD: The upcoming federal budget for the FY2025-26 is likely to bring a significant hike in gas and electricity prices, ARY News reported, citing sources on Tuesday. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will present budget 2025-26 with total outlay of Rs17.8 trillion in the National Assembly today. Electricity tariffs are expected to increase by Rs7.12 per […]
Vawda demands increase in defence budget, doubling of forces’ salaries
- 22-May-2025
ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda has called for a substantial increase in defence budget and the doubling of salaries for security personnel, even if it requires cutting down on other national expenditures, including the development budget, ARY News reported on Thursday. Speaking during a Senate session, Faisal Vawda stressed that after the recent standoff with India, […]
Karachi industries challenge increase in water charges
- 06-May-2025
KARACHI: Industries filed a petition on Tuesday in Sindh High Court challenging the increase in water charges, arguing that the hike is illegal without provincial cabinet’s approval. Sindh High Court heard a petition against water charges increase for Karachi industries. Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation‘s (KWSC) lawyer said that the Sindh cabinet had approved a […]
Services exports increase by 9.69% during Jul-Mar
- 06-May-2025
The exports of services during the first nine months of the current fiscal year increased by 9.69 per cent as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of the last year. During July-March 2024-25, exports of services were recorded at $6.235 billion as against the exports of $5.684 billion during the same period of […]
Pakistan’s IT exports register 19 percent increase
- 21-Mar-2025
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Information Technology (IT) sector exports saw a Year-on-Year (YoY) increase of 19 percent in February 2025, ARY News reported. According to a report released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the country’s IT sector exports totaled $305 million in February 2025, compared to $257 million in February 2024. The report also highlighted that […]
Utility Stores Corporation ‘records’ 17% increase in monthly sales
- 03-Feb-2025
Despite the absence of government subsidies, Utility Stores Corporation has recorded a steady increase in monthly sales across Pakistan, ARY News reported on Monday. According to sources, sales in January witnessed a 17% rise compared to December. In January 2025, total sales at utility stores amounted to Rs1.80 billion, up from Rs1.53 billion recorded in […]