BusinessA three-day Gujranwala industrial exhibition will be held at Karachi Expo Center from April 10 to 12. Organisers say the event will showcase local manufacturing, promote B2B links and feature discounted products and family activities.
CITYA Peshawar court has sent to trial what is described as the first case in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the Domestic Violence Act 2021. Charges were framed against a woman’s husband and in-laws over allegations of physical abuse and mental torture.
CITYHome-based food businesses led by women are expanding in Multan, with more than 500 women engaged in the sector. Entrepreneurs and experts say digital platforms are driving growth, though challenges remain.
BusinessThe World Bank has cut Pakistan’s growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 3% and warned that the current account deficit could widen to $4.9 billion due to the Middle East war. It also projected inflation at 7.4% and flagged risks from higher energy prices and weaker remittances.
BusinessPakistan’s SBP-held foreign exchange reserves rose by $19 million to $16.4 billion, while the rupee posted a slight gain against the dollar. Local gold and silver prices fell sharply even as international bullion markets remained volatile.
BusinessA Chinese tyre manufacturer has announced an additional $120 million investment in Pakistan during a meeting with Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan. The company says it is targeting $70 million in exports by June 2026 and over $100 million in the following financial year.
NATIONALPakistan and Ethiopia have agreed to explore a trilateral maritime alliance that may include Djibouti to improve Asia-Africa trade connectivity. The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar and Ethiopian Ambassador Dr Oumer Hussein.
NATIONALPreparations have been completed for Baisakhi celebrations and the 327th birth anniversary of the Khalsa. Sikh pilgrims from India are due to arrive in Pakistan via Wagah on April 10.
LocalThe District Kachehry project in Rawalpindi has risen from Rs16 billion to Rs19 billion due to higher material costs and has been delayed by 30 days. Officials say work is 76 per cent complete and must finish by May 30.
CITYRawalpindi Municipal Corporation says 60pc work on the Raja Bazaar and Commercial Market revamp has been completed. The project, including underground cabling and beautification, is due to finish by May 30.
LocalA worker was killed and another seriously injured after a shed collapsed during construction work in Pindigheb. The deceased was identified as 45-year-old Muhammad Sajid.
NewsFIA Faisalabad has arrested former bank manager Kashif Shehzad over allegations of defrauding citizens of Rs42.2 million through fake investment schemes and forged bank statements. The case was registered on the complaint of Zeeshan Mukhtar.
