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  KARACHI (Kashmir English): The auto loans rose to Rs315.4 billion by the end of October from Rs305bn by end September, showing the 11th consecutive month of growth, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Auto financing is gradually moving upward to the record high of Rs368bn achieved in June 2023 amid a drop

LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Punjab government has shared the update about balloting for its free electric taxi (E-Taxi) scheme 2025. This plan has generated much interest, as over 28,000 residents have filed applications for electric taxis to encourage the use of environmentally friendly modes of transportation. According to the Department of Transport, the scrutiny process

RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): The National Savings Directorate conducted the 104th quarterly draw for the Rs1500 prize bond on Monday, November 17, 2025, today, at its Rawalpindi office, with thousands of bondholders awaiting results. The transparent balloting process occurs in the presence of government officials and public observers. This savings scheme, operated under the State Bank

HYDERABAD (Kashmir English): The National Savings has announced that the draw no. 52 of the Rs 100 prize bond held on November 17, 2025 (Monday) at the National Savings Center, Hyderabad. Prize bonds are issued by the central bank, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), and serve as a popular investment option for people in

RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): The National Savings Directorate conducted the 104th quarterly draw for the Rs1500 prize bond on Monday, November 17, 2025, today, at its Rawalpindi office, with thousands of bondholders awaiting results. Read More: Full third-place winners list of Rs 1500 prize bond draw announced The transparent balloting process occurs in the presence of government

  BEIJING (Kashmir English): China has announced the discovery of its largest gold reserves in the country’s history. According to Chinese media, the find is the most significant discovery in mineral exploration. The Ministry of Natural Resources termed the find as a major success in mineral exploration and stated that it is the most significant

LAHORE (Kashmir English): The government of Punjab has approved to give farmers 70% of the loan straight away in return for wheat to build up 2.5 million metric tons of strategic wheat reserves in Punjab. It has been decided to immediately activate the e-warehouse receipt system, and a summary has been presented to the chief

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government increased diesel prices, and petrol prices have been maintained at the same levels across the country for the next fortnight, effective from Sunday, November 15. According to the Ministry of Finance notification, the price of petrol per liter has been maintained and diesel has been increased by Rs 6