Punjab Plans Industrial Estate Along Rawalpindi Ring Road
The provincial government will form a joint working group with business representatives to accelerate the proposed project and attract fresh investment.
Year: 2026
Saudi Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities at Karachi Port
The delegation showed interest in green port initiatives, terminal expansion and connectivity projects during visits to KPT and South Asia Pakistan Terminals.
Govt Raises Youth Business Loan Limit to Rs25 Million, Women to Receive 30% Share
The revised scheme lowers the minimum eligibility age to 18 and expands access to financing for young entrepreneurs and farmers.
Gulf Markets Gain on Hopes Iran Strikes Will Stay Off the Table
Regional stock markets closed mostly higher after US President Donald Trump signalled that further strikes on Iran were unlikely if diplomatic talks continued.
Google to Introduce Two Variants of In-House AI Chips, Reports Say
The TPU 8tx and 8i Max are redesigned versions aimed at specialised artificial intelligence workloads, including secure computing and applications requiring longer context windows.
Apple Intelligence Registers with Chinese Regulator for Tablets and Laptops
The registration clears a regulatory step for Apple’s AI service in China, with features powered by Alibaba’s Qwen model expected to roll out in December.
IMF Begins Ukraine Programme Review, Paving Way for $1.67 Billion Funding
The review covers economic policies and structural reforms as Kyiv faces a projected $70 billion financing gap in 2027.
ABHI Microfinance Bank’s IPO Gets Over 100% Subscription
The bank’s book-building phase attracted 158% subscription, with retail investors set to participate on November 12–13.
Rock Collapse at Tarbela T5 Allows Water to Enter Tunnel and Powerhouse Area
Excavation work has been suspended after a rock mass collapsed at the hydropower project, but WAPDA says workers were evacuated safely and key structures remain intact.
Saudi and Pakistani Investors Sign MoU to Launch Saudi–Pak Private Equity Fund
The proposed fund will begin with several hundred million dollars, with investors from both countries contributing equally and 75% of capital earmarked for projects in Pakistan.