# federal minister (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover federal minister. Page: Feed: --- ## [IPP reiterates strong support for new provinces](https://www.app.com.pk/national/ipp-reiterates-strong-support-for-new-provinces/) _2026-08-27 · Kamran Muraad · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan IPP reiterates strong support for new provinces President of the Istihkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), Abdul Aleem Khan, on Thursday reiterated the party’s strong support for the creation of new provinces, stressing that Pakistan’s national interests must take precedence over personal and political considerations. This post IPP reiterates strong support for new provinces… ## [Solar boom prompts parliamentarians, experts to rethink costly energy contracts](https://www.app.com.pk/national/solar-boom-prompts-parliamentarians-experts-to-rethink-costly-energy-contracts/) _2026-08-27 · Kamran Muraad · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan Solar boom prompts parliamentarians, experts to rethink costly energy contracts Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting and Secretary of the Parliamentary Forum on Energy and Economy, on Thursday called for a rethink of Pakistan’s long term energy contracts, saying the country must integrate solar power, LNG, the national… ## [Minister orders crackdown on human smuggling networks, reviews FIA upgrade project in Lahore](https://www.app.com.pk/national/minister-orders-crackdown-on-human-smuggling-networks-reviews-fia-upgrade-project-in-lahore/) _2026-08-27 · Kamran Muraad · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan Minister orders crackdown on human smuggling networks, reviews FIA upgrade project in Lahore Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday visited the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Zonal Office in Lahore, where he chaired a special meeting to review the agency’s performance and ongoing reforms. This post Minister orders crackdown on human smuggling networks, reviews… ## [Literary, religious competitions held to mark Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) celebrations](https://www.app.com.pk/punjab/literary-religious-competitions-held-to-mark-milad-un-nabi-saw-celebrations/) _2026-08-27 · Kamran Muraad · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan Literary, religious competitions held to mark Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) celebrations A series of literary and religious competitions were organised at the Punjab Council of the Arts,(PAC) Rawalpindi, as part of the Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) celebrations, providing participants an opportunity to express their devotion, knowledge and creativity. This post Literary, religious… ## [Rubina Khalid stresses quality NSER data for effective social protection delivery](https://www.app.com.pk/national/rubina-khalid-stresses-quality-nser-data-for-effective-social-protection-delivery/) _2026-08-27 · Kamran Muraad · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan Rubina Khalid stresses quality NSER data for effective social protection delivery Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Senator Rubina Khalid has emphasized maintaining accurate, updated and high-quality data in the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) to ensure effective targeting and delivery of social protection interventions. This post Rubina… ## [Punjab police, prosecution vow closer coordination to ensure swift justice](https://www.app.com.pk/punjab/punjab-police-prosecution-vow-closer-coordination-to-ensure-swift-justice/) _2026-08-27 · Kamran Muraad · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan Punjab police, prosecution vow closer coordination to ensure swift justice Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Rao Abdul Karim visited the office of the Prosecutor General Punjab on Thursday, where he was warmly received by Prosecutor General Irfan Sadiq Tarar. This post Punjab police, prosecution vow closer coordination to ensure swift justice first appeared on… ## [Tree plantation campaign held at Allama Iqbal Park](https://www.app.com.pk/punjab/tree-plantation-campaign-held-at-allama-iqbal-park/) _2026-08-27 · Kamran Muraad · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan Tree plantation campaign held at Allama Iqbal Park A tree plantation campaign was organised at Allama Iqbal Park in collaboration with the Horticulture Agency Rawalpindi (HAR) and Secours Islamique France (SIF), with staff members and SIF representatives planting saplings at different locations in the park. This post Tree plantation campaign held at Allama Iqbal Park… ## [Pakistan makes effective representation at ISPCAN 2026 global child protection conference](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pakistan-makes-effective-representation-at-ispcan-2026-global-child-protection-conference/) _2026-08-27 · Ishtiaq Rao · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan Pakistan makes effective representation at ISPCAN 2026 global child protection conference During the ISPCAN conference, the Pakistani delegation held meetings with international child protection experts and practitioners and reviewed effective child protection systems, international models and best practices. This post Pakistan makes effective representation at ISPCAN… ## [Four drug suppliers arrested, 11 kg drugs recovered during operation](https://www.app.com.pk/punjab/four-drug-suppliers-arrested-11-kg-drugs-recovered-during-operation/) _2026-08-27 · Kamran Muraad · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan Four drug suppliers arrested, 11 kg drugs recovered during operation Rawalpindi Police have intensified their crackdown against drug trafficking, arresting four alleged drug suppliers—including a major supplier and recovering 11 kilograms of hashish. This post Four drug suppliers arrested, 11 kg drugs recovered during operation first appeared on Associated Press Of… ## [DC Murree reviews anti-dengue measures, orders awareness drives](https://www.app.com.pk/punjab/dc-murree-reviews-anti-dengue-measures-orders-awareness-drives/) _2026-08-27 · Kamran Muraad · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan DC Murree reviews anti-dengue measures, orders awareness drives Deputy Commissioner Murree Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to evaluate anti-dengue containment measures and review the performance of the health department. This post DC Murree reviews anti-dengue measures, orders awareness drives first appeared on Associated Press Of… ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aDvdmzFKwzGI) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Diamond Paints Reinforces Life-Saving Commitment to Children’s Heart Foundation with Major Contribution](https://www.nation.com.pk/27-Aug-2026/diamond-paints-reinforces-life-saving-commitment-children-s-heart-foundation-major-contribution) _2026-08-27 · The Nation - Business_ Diamond Paints has reaffirmed its commitment to corporate social responsibility by making a substantial in-kind donation to the Pakistan Children's Heart Foundation (PCHF). ## [Petrol price rises by Rs1.12, diesel by Rs1.11 per litre](https://www.nation.com.pk/26-Aug-2026/petrol-price-rises-rs1-12-diesel-rs1-11-per-litre) _2026-08-26 · APP · The Nation - Business_ The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs1. ## [Jam Kamal satisfied over encouraging export growth in emerging markets](https://www.nation.com.pk/26-Aug-2026/jam-kamal-satisfied-encouraging-export-growth-emerging-markets) _2026-08-26 · Staff Reporter · The Nation - Business_ ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan chaired an internal meeting with the Ministry's Foreign Trade Wings to review Paki stan's export performance, bilateral trade engagements and progress on trade agreements. ## [SBP plans to discontinue Rs10 currency note, introduce coin](https://www.nation.com.pk/26-Aug-2026/sbp-plans-discontinue-rs10-currency-note-introduce-coin) _2026-08-26 · Imran Ali Kundi · The Nation - Business_ ISLAMABAD - The central bank has announced plans to discontinue the Rs10 currency note and has sought approval from the fed eral government. ## [Aurangzeb chairs fortnightly meeting of Access to Finance Steering Committee](https://www.nation.com.pk/26-Aug-2026/aurangzeb-chairs-fortnightly-meeting-access-finance-steering-committee) _2026-08-26 · Imran Ali Kundi · The Nation - Business_ ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Au rangzeb chaired the fortnightly meeting of the Access to Finance Steering Committee at the Finance Division, reviewing progress on ini tiatives to expand affordable and in clusive finance across housing, agri culture, SMEs, exports,. ## [German envoy lauds progress made by Pakistan on economic front](https://www.nation.com.pk/26-Aug-2026/german-envoy-lauds-progress-made-pakistan-economic-front) _2026-08-26 · OUR STAFF REPORT · The Nation - Business_ ISLAMABAD - Ms Ina Lepel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan, called on the Minister for Fi nance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and extended warm felicitation on recent upgrade of Pakistan's sovereign credit rating by Moody's and ap preciated the progress made by Pakistan on. ## [Feasibility study for establishment of SPR through int’l consultancy firm kicked off](https://www.nation.com.pk/26-Aug-2026/feasibility-study-establishment-spr-int-l-consultancy-firm-kicked) _2026-08-26 · Fawad Yousafzai · The Nation - Business_ ISLAMABAD - The federal government has kicked off a feasibil ity study regarding the establishment of strategic petroleum reserves (SPR) through international consultancy firm Wood McKenzie. ## [Federal cabinet sets March 2027 deadline for end-to-end digitalisation of fuel supply chain](https://www.nation.com.pk/26-Aug-2026/federal-cabinet-sets-march-2027-deadline-end-to-end-digitalisation-fuel-supply-chain) _2026-08-26 · Fawad Yousafzai · The Nation - Business_ ISLAMABAD - The federal cabinet has set March 2027 deadline for end-to-end digitalisation of fuel supply chain, eliminating manual pro cesses and human intervention. ## [3rd meeting of Oversight and IPC Committee of WWF held](https://www.nation.com.pk/26-Aug-2026/3rd-meeting-oversight-ipc-committee-wwf-held) _2026-08-26 · OUR STAFF REPORT · The Nation - Business_ ISLAMABAD - The third meeting of the Oversight and Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Committee of the Workers Welfare Fund (WWF) was held at the Committee Room of the Work ers Welfare Fund, Islamabad. ## [Bilal Bin Saqib attends inaugural Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum in Tashkent](https://www.nation.com.pk/26-Aug-2026/bilal-bin-saqib-attends-inaugural-silk-road-finance-technology-forum-tashkent) _2026-08-26 · NEWS WIRE · The Nation - Business_ TASHKENT - Minister of State and Chairman Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Bilal Bin Saqib addressed the inaugural Silk Road Fi nance & Technology Forum in Tash kent, outlining how artificial intelli gence, tokenisation and digital assets are beginning to reshape financial institutions, capital. ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/b1135EjRY322) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [Sardar Yousuf calls for Seerah message to address digital challenges](https://www.app.com.pk/national/sardar-yousuf-calls-for-seerah-message-to-address-digital-challenges/) _2026-08-25 · Qadir Rajpoot · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan Sardar Yousuf calls for Seerah message to address digital challenges ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP):Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf on Wednesday said Seerat-e-Tayyaba (PBUH) provides the best guidance for the youth particularly at a time when social media, pointless content, intolerance, materialism and various negative trends are affecting the… ## [IMAC, OIC Arbitration Centre Sign MoU to Promote Mediation, ADR](https://www.app.com.pk/national/imac-oic-arbitration-centre-sign-mou-to-promote-mediation-adr/) _2026-08-25 · Qadir Rajpoot · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan IMAC, OIC Arbitration Centre Sign MoU to Promote Mediation, ADR ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP):An important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the OIC Arbitration Centre (OIC-AC) and the International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (IMAC), established under the Ministry of Law and Justice, to promote mediation, arbitration and alternative dispute… ## [Gov’t to move towards local body elections soon: Rana Ehsan Afzal](https://www.app.com.pk/national/govt-to-move-towards-local-body-elections-soon-rana-ehsan-afzal/) _2026-08-25 · Qadir Rajpoot · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan Gov’t to move towards local body elections soon: Rana Ehsan Afzal ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP):Coordinator to the Prime Minister, Rana Ehsan Afzal, said on Tuesday that the federal government is moving toward holding local body elections as part of its ongoing efforts to devolve power to the grassroots level. Speaking to a private news channel, the coordinator revealed that… ## [Finance Minister chairs Access to Finance Steering Committee; reviews strong progress across priority sectors](https://www.app.com.pk/business/finance-minister-chairs-access-to-finance-steering-committee-reviews-strong-progress-across-priority-sectors/) _2026-08-25 · Qadir Rajpoot · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan Finance Minister chairs Access to Finance Steering Committee; reviews strong progress across priority sectors ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired the fortnightly meeting of the Access to Finance Steering Committee reviewing progress on initiatives to expand affordable and inclusive finance across… ## [SMEs play pivotal role in national progress, empower youth: Syedal Khan Nasir](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/smes-play-pivotal-role-national-progress-empower-youth-syedal-khan-nasir) _2026-08-25 · APP · The Nation - Business_ Linking the country's economic future with the entrepreneurial capabilities of its youth, Deputy Chairman of the Senate, Syedal Khan Nasir, said that Pakistan's sustainable development hinges on transforming the youth into job creators rather than job seekers. ## [Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer addresses a Mehfil-e-Naat at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), organized in connection with 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal and Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) celebrations.](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/justice-dr-syed-muhammad-anwer-addresses-a-mehfil-e-naat-at-the-pakistan-national-council-of-the-arts-pnca-organized-in-connection-with-12th-rabi-ul-awwal-and-eid-milad-un-nabi-pbuh-celebrations/) _2026-08-25 · Wajid · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer addresses a Mehfil-e-Naat at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), organized in connection with 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal and Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) celebrations. This post Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer addresses a Mehfil-e-Naat at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), organized in connection with 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal… ## [A man holds a firework in his hand during a torchlight procession (Mashal Bardar Jaloos) held on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/a-man-holds-a-firework-in-his-hand-during-a-torchlight-procession-mashal-bardar-jaloos-held-on-the-eve-of-eid-milad-un-nabi-pbuh-to-commemorate-the-birth-anniversary-of-the-holy-prophet-pbuh/) _2026-08-25 · Wajid · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan A man holds a firework in his hand during a torchlight procession (Mashal Bardar Jaloos) held on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). This post A man holds a firework in his hand during a torchlight procession (Mashal Bardar Jaloos) held on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) to commemorate the birth… ## [Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chairing the meeting of the Access to Finance Steering Committee at the Finance Division.](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/federal-minister-for-finance-and-revenue-senator-muhammad-aurangzeb-chairing-the-meeting-of-the-access-to-finance-steering-committee-at-the-finance-division/) _2026-08-25 · Wajid · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chairing the meeting of the Access to Finance Steering Committee at the Finance Division. This post Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chairing the meeting of the Access to Finance Steering Committee at the Finance Division. first appeared on Associated Press Of… ## [A landmark Framework Agreement has been signed between Pakistan Railways and the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking a major step towards strengthening federal-provincial cooperation for the development, modernization and rehabilitation of the railway network.](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/a-landmark-framework-agreement-has-been-signed-between-pakistan-railways-and-the-government-of-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-marking-a-major-step-towards-strengthening-federal-provincial-cooperation-for-the-dev/) _2026-08-25 · Wajid · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan A landmark Framework Agreement has been signed between Pakistan Railways and the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking a major step towards strengthening federal-provincial cooperation for the development, modernization and rehabilitation of the railway network. This post A landmark Framework Agreement has been signed between Pakistan Railways and the Government of… ## [Federal Minister for Law & Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, Hon’ble Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, Judge, Supreme Court of Pakistan, and Dr. Umar A. Oseni, Secretary General, OIC Arbitration Centre, witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (IMAC), established under the Ministry of Law & Justice, and the OIC Arbitration Centre (OIC-AC) to promote Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/federal-minister-for-law-justice-senator-azam-nazeer-tarar-honble-justice-miangul-hassan-aurangzeb-judge-supreme-court-of-pakistan-and-dr-umar-a-oseni-secretary-general-oic-arbitrat/) _2026-08-25 · Wajid · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan Federal Minister for Law & Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, Hon’ble Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, Judge, Supreme Court of Pakistan, and Dr. Umar A. Oseni, Secretary General, OIC Arbitration Centre, witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (IMAC), established under the Ministry of Law &… ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JW4eGZ8BmSOG) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb holding a meeting with German Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Ms. Ina Lepel, at the Finance Division.](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/federal-minister-for-finance-and-revenue-senator-muhammad-aurangzeb-holding-a-meeting-with-german-ambassador-to-pakistan-h-e-ms-ina-lepel-at-the-finance-division/) _2026-08-25 · Wajid · Associated Press Of Pakistan_ Associated Press Of Pakistan Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb holding a meeting with German Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Ms. Ina Lepel, at the Finance Division. This post Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb holding a meeting with German Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Ms. Ina Lepel, at the Finance Division. first appeared on… ## [SBP proposes replacing Rs10 banknote with coin in new currency series](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/sbp-proposes-replacing-rs10-banknote-coin-new-currency-series) _2026-08-25 · Web Desk · The Nation - Business_ The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has proposed removing the Rs10 banknote from the country's next series of currency and retaining the denomination in coin form. ## [MEXC Ventures Asia TradFi report: Stock futures volume surges 3,308%, and 87.2% of users plan to increase TradFi trading](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/mexc-ventures-asia-tradfi-report-stock-futures-volume-surges-3-308-percent-87-2-percent-users-plan-increase-tradfi-trading) _2026-08-25 · Web Desk · The Nation - Business_ Mutsamudu, Comoros, August 25, 2026: MEXC Ventures and Blockworks Research have jointly released The Cross Asset Shift, a new industry report examining how crypto users in Asia are trading gold, stocks, and other traditional financial assets through CEXs. ## [Gold price falls Rs600 per tola after four-day winning streak](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/gold-price-falls-rs600-per-tola-four-day-winning-streak) _2026-08-25 · Web Desk · The Nation - Business_ Gold prices in Pakistan eased on Tuesday after four consecutive sessions of gains, offering some relief to buyers as international bullion rates also recorded a decline. ## [Commerce Minister directs stronger efforts to expand Pakistan’s exports](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/commerce-minister-directs-stronger-efforts-expand-pakistan-s-exports) _2026-08-25 · Web Desk · The Nation - Business_ Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan chaired an internal meeting with the Ministry's Foreign Trade Wings to review Pakistan's export performance, bilateral trade engagements and progress on trade agreements. ## [ECC okays summary for provision of Passco’s wheat stocks to all recipient agencies](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/ecc-okays-summary-provision-passco-s-wheat-stocks-recipient-agencies) _2026-08-25 · Imran Ali Kundi · The Nation - Business_ ISLAMABAD - The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday approved a summary regarding provision of PASSCO's wheat stocks to all recipient agencies at the rate of 85% local and 15% imported wheat. ## [Retailer Scheme simplest in country’s history: Kayani](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/retailer-scheme-simplest-country-s-history-kayani) _2026-08-25 · OUR STAFF REPORT · The Nation - Business_ ISLAMABAD - Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani opened a follow-up awareness meeting on the Small Shopkeepers Scheme (Retailer Scheme) at the FBR Headquarters in Islamabad, engaging participants both in person and virtually via Zoom. ## [India could disrupt river flows for up to 1 month after hydel projects completion: Shah](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/india-disrupt-river-flows-1-month-hydel-projects-completion-shah) _2026-08-25 · Fawad Yousafzai · The Nation - Business_ ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's Indus Water Commissioner Mehar Ali Shah has said that India's current ability to disrupt river flows up to 10 days is manageable but warned that completion of ongoing hydle projects could breach the Indus Waters Treaty, allowing New Delhi to manipulate flows for up to one month. ## [Mauritius envoy calls for stronger trade ties with Pakistan](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/mauritius-envoy-calls-stronger-trade-ties-pakistan) _2026-08-25 · SHAFQAT ALI · The Nation - Business_ ISLAMABAD - Mauritius High Commissioner to Pakistan Mansoor Kareem Baksh yesterday called for stronger trade, investment and cultural ties between Pakistan and Mauritius, saying the two countries have considerable potential to expand mutually beneficial economic and people-to-people cooperation. ## [PSX sheds 199 points](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/psx-sheds-199-points) _2026-08-25 · NEWS WIRE · The Nation - Business_ ISLAMABAD - The benchmark KSE 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced downward pressure on Monday, shedding 199. ## [Pakistan’s rice exports to China surge 200pc in Jan–July 2026](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Aug-2026/pakistan-s-rice-exports-china-surge-200pc-jan-july-2026) _2026-08-23 · NEWS WIRE · The Nation - Business_ BEIJING - Pakistan's rice exports to China surged in the first seven months of the current year to $122. ## [Pakistan economy enters stability phase, focus shifts to sustainable transformation: Ahsan Iqbal](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Aug-2026/pakistan-economy-enters-stability-phase-focus-shifts-sustainable-transformation-ahsan-iqbal) _2026-08-23 · Imran Ali Kundi · The Nation - Business_ ISLAMABAD - Federal Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday said that Pakistan's economy had entered a phase of greater stability, but stressed that stability was not the final destination and that the next priority was to translate macroeconomic stability into sustainable economic. ## [ECNEC approves Rs 56b Babu Sabu Wastewater Treatment Plant project](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Aug-2026/ecnec-approves-rs-56b-babu-sabu-wastewater-treatment-plant-project) _2026-08-23 · NEWS WIRE · The Nation - Business_ LAHORE - The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved the Rs56 billion Babu Sabu Wastewater Treatment Plant project, paving the way for the construction of Lahore's first waste water treatment facility. ## [Gold prices rise by Rs5,700 per tola](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Aug-2026/gold-prices-rise-rs5-700-per-tola) _2026-08-23 · NEWS WIRE · The Nation - Business_ ISLAMABAD - The prices of gold witnessed a sharp increase in the local market on Saturday, with the price of 24-karat gold per tola rising by Rs5,700 to settle at Rs482,936, according to rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. ## [DPM Dar directs implementation of restructuring plan for Discos](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Aug-2026/dpm-dar-directs-implementation-restructuring-plan-discos) _2026-08-23 · NEWS WIRE · The Nation - Business_ ISLAMABAD - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP). ## [China’s Inner Mongolia ramps up green computing, AI service exports](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Aug-2026/china-s-inner-mongolia-ramps-green-computing-ai-service-exports) _2026-08-23 · NEWS WIRE · The Nation - Business_ HOHHOT - North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is stepping up efforts to expand its green computing industry and explore new ways of taking AI services global, with fresh projects and initiatives unveiled Saturday. ## [ABHI Microfinance Bank joins EPL Summit 2026 as strategic partner](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Aug-2026/abhi-microfinance-bank-joins-epl-summit-2026-strategic-partner) _2026-08-23 · PRESS RELEASE · The Nation - Business_ KARACHI - ABHI Microfinance Bank has joined EPL Summit 2026 as Strategic Partner, supporting a cross-sector dialogue focused on the future of Pakistan's digital commerce ecosystem. ## [Align diplomatic missions with export goals, urges ICCI](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Aug-2026/align-diplomatic-missions-export-goals-urges-icci) _2026-08-23 · OUR STAFF REPORT · The Nation - Business_ ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Sardar Tahir Mehmood has said that Pakistan must transform commercial diplomacy into a powerful engine of export growth by aligning its diplomatic missions abroad with the country's economic and business priorities. ## [Chinese robotics fair draws crowds as industry brews innovation](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Aug-2026/chinese-robotics-fair-draws-crowds-industry-brews-innovation) _2026-08-23 · NEWS WIRE · The Nation - Business_ BEIJING - Unitree Robotics' blockbuster IPO, the bustling World Robot Conference (WRC), and the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games, amount to a string of high-profile events which have combined to make this week a "super week" for Chinese robotics. ## [PVARA launches virtual asset licensing regime](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Aug-2026/pvara-launches-virtual-asset-licensing-regime) _2026-08-23 · NEWS WIRE · The Nation - Business_ ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has notified licensing regulations and opened its licensing portal, completing the regulatory framework for licensing and supervision of virtual asset service providers in the country.