SBP’s FX reserves increased by US$ 25 million
The total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at US$ 22,506.1 million as of 13-Aug-2026. The break-up of the foreign reserves position is as under: Foreign reserves held…
The total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at US$ 22,506.1 million as of 13-Aug-2026. The break-up of the foreign reserves position is as under: Foreign reserves held…
Chief Collector Customs Appraisement Wajid Ali has assured the business community that newly installed scanning facilities will reduce physical cargo examinations, improve clearance times, and prevent recurring backlogs at Karachi’s…
Karachi Port Trust is advancing a comprehensive transformation of the port ecosystem, with a focus on deeper and more efficient navigation, modern equipment, digitalisation, selective AI integration and continuous human-capital…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhary said work was underway on the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy, aimed at unlocking the sector’s potential to generate up to…
KPT has awarded a contract to National Dredging & Marine Services (NDMS) to commence dredging operations at Karachi Port, marking a significant step in increasing the depth of the Approach…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Bank Alfalah Limited have signed a Project Agreement for up to US$100 million in Pakistan’s first Diversified Payment Rights (DPR) note. This initiative aims…
Hub Power Company Limited is set to announce its 4QFY26 and FY26 financial results shortly. We expect HUBC to report 4QFY26 EPS of PKR 9.27, up 2.3% YoY and 11.3%…
Meezan Bank has opened its first Service Center at Clifton Bridge, Karachi, featuring a customer-centric banking model that offers round-the-clock digital access alongside personalized support. Located in a busy area,…
JS Bank was awarded the Mobile App Award at the Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2026 for its digital banking application. Key features include JSense, Pakistan's first in-app AI…
Pakistan’s external account narrowed during 1MFY27, with the current account (CA) recording a deficit of USD 328mn, compared with USD 814mn in 1MFY26. The improvement was primarily supported by a…
The Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) is set to host the country's inaugural freelancers' awards ceremony on August 29 at Governor House Sindh. The event aims to recognize the significant contributions…
As Pakistan celebrated 79 years of independence, Onic marked its three-year anniversary as the country's first fully digital, app-based telecom brand. Launched intentionally on Independence Day in 2020, Onic aimed…
Malik Khuda Bakhsh, Chairman of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA), emphasized the need to protect the interests of 15,000 petroleum dealers during a crucial meeting with the Oil Companies…
Hutchison Ports Pakistan, the country’s only state-of-the-art deep-water container terminal, announced a major upgrade to its operations with a USD 76 million investment program spanning 2026 and 2027. The investment…
Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum and All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, and Former Provincial Minister Information Technology,…
easypaisa, Pakistan's leading digital bank, has partnered with 5th Pillar Family Takaful to launch the 5th Pillar Family Takaful Umrah Savings Plan, a Shariah-compliant savings and protection solution that enables…
AHL Research has published a report on the Pakistan Power Sector and its production in July 2026, which shows a strong recovery; higher FCA persists. Jul’26: Power generation up 7.1%…
Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan's largest commercial banks, has inaugurated Pakistan's first Digital Islamic Consumer Finance Centre (ICFC) at Naya Nazimabad, Karachi. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Bank's…
Daraz Pakistan has launched its official e-pharmacy, offering customers convenient access to over 450 authentic over-the-counter medicines and healthcare products from more than 20 trusted brands. Operated through a licensed…
ABHI Bank reported a profit after tax of PKR 1.502 billion for the six months ending June 30, 2026, surpassing its entire 2025 profit of PKR 1.019 billion. This marks…
Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and President of the ECO Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECO-CCI), has stressed upon transforming…
Martin Dow and the Government of Sindh have entered into a partnership to strengthen access to quality primary healthcare services for the community of Baba Island, Keamari Town. Under the…
After Independence Day celebrations, employees of Indus Motor Company Limited (IMC), the manufacturer of Toyota vehicles in Pakistan, volunteered for a National Flag Collection Drive to clean up flags and…
President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Muhammad Ikram Rajput has welcomed the decision to defer the nationwide strike by goods transporters for 40 days following successful…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced plans to establish a 400-acre apparel zone at Port Qasim, with its first phase projected to create more than…