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CDA Tightens Islamabad Plot Allotment and Housing Scheme Rules

21 Aug 2026 | Investing

CDA tightens Islamabad housing scheme and plot allotment rules, requiring developers to disclose approved plans and helping property buyers verify project status before investing.

Gold Price in Pakistan Rises Rs5,200 per Tola

21 Aug 2026 | Buying & Selling

Gold prices in Pakistan rise Rs5,200 per tola to Rs477,136, while international gold and local silver prices also gain.

Pakistan, Google Partner to Give Students Free AI Tools for One Year

21 Aug 2026 | Investing

Pakistan and Google sign an MoU to boost digital transformation, giving students free one-year access to advanced AI tools including Gemini and Google AI Plus.

Pakistan, South Korea Advance Toward CEPA

20 Aug 2026 | Investing

Pakistan and South Korea have completed the first round of CEPA negotiations, with a second round expected soon, as both countries seek to expand trade, exports and investment ties.

PM Shehbaz Meets Google, Inaugurates Pakistan Office

18 Aug 2026 | Investing

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a Google delegation as the tech giant inaugurated its Pakistan office, strengthening cooperation on digital transformation, AI, IT exports and youth skills.

Pentagon Accelerates AI Drives Smack’s New Funding

18 Aug 2026 | Investing

Defence-tech startup Smack Technologies is raising $61 million to accelerate its military AI platform Omega and develop wearable AI hardware for battlefield decision-making.

11 Pakistani Companies to Showcase Auto Parts

18 Aug 2026 | Buying & Selling

Eleven Pakistani auto parts companies will participate in Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, showcasing their products, exploring global markets and seeking international business partnerships.

Punjab’s Apna Ghar, Mehfooz Ghar Housing Initiative

17 Aug 2026 | Buying & Selling

More than 89,000 applications have been received under Punjab’s Apni Chhat, Mehfooz Chhat initiative as the government expands affordable housing and cracks down on illegal schemes.

Roshan Ghar Solar Scheme