Rising geopolitical tensions, higher energy prices and persistent cost pressures are posing significant risks to the global economic outlook, even as business activity across Asia-Pacific remains relatively resilient, according to…
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday increased its key policy rate by 50 basis points to 12%, effective October 27, 2026, citing a worsening inflation outlook driven by…
Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC) and EClear Services Limited are expanding their collaboration to enhance digital payment and investor verification services through CDC’s Raast Aggregator framework. This builds…
Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) reported its highest-ever profit after tax of PKR 15.8 billion in FY26, processing 1.72 million tons of crude oil and achieving record production of high-speed diesel…
Systems Limited reported a 9% year-on-year increase in profit after tax for the third quarter ended September 2026, supported by strong revenue growth in key international markets and contributions from…
The business community, political leadership, and members of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) have expressed deep grief over the death of former KATI President Muhammad Danish Khan,…
Karachi Port Trust (KPT) handled an impressive 144,535 metric tonnes of cargo during the 24-hour period ending at 0700 hours on 25 October 2026, comprising 79,795 tonnes of imports and…
The Shirakat Foundation, in collaboration with Fondazione Pangea and Women Without Violence International Foundation (WWVIF), organized the First Annual Conference on Strengthening the Women’s Agenda (CSWA) from 23 to 25…
Bestway Group introduced Geely Auto to Pakistan at a launch ceremony in Islamabad, attended by key executives and industry leaders. This marks Bestway's entry into the automotive sector, with Bestway…
Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) President Sheikh Umer Rehan has urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to significantly reduce the policy rate to single digits at the…
Three organizations operating under the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, namely Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Port Qasim Authority (PQA), and Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), have secured positions among Pakistan’s ten…
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has ranked first among Pakistan’s 104 top publicly listed companies in Transparency International Pakistan’s Transparency in Corporate Reporting Assessment (TRAC) 2026, with an…
Engro Fertilizers Limited (EFERT) delivered a strong financial performance during the third quarter of CY26, reporting a profit after tax of Rs9.1 billion, translating into earnings per share (EPS) of…
Pioneer Cement Limited (PIOC) posted a profit after tax of Rs2.21 billion for the first quarter of FY27, up 73 percent from Rs1.28 billion in the corresponding period last year,…
The Iqra University Centre for Excellence in Islamic FinTech (IU CEIF), in collaboration with ZLK Islamic Financial Services, formally launched “Empowered Women, Ethical Investments” as a nationwide Islamic investment competition…
The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and the Special Communications Organization (SCO) today signed two agreements for the Dasu and Chilas Safe City Projects. The signing ceremony was held…
We expect the SBP to raise the policy rate by 50bps to 12.0% at its October 26, 2026 monetary policy announcement, as rising inflationary pressures and external-sector risks strengthen the…
Pakistan’s record-breaking IT and freelance export earnings are highlighting the growing role of stablecoins in cross-border payments, as new research from Payoneer shows global marketplaces and digital platforms are rapidly…
BYD's Shark 6 DMO pick-up has earned a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, highlighting its suitability for both work and active lifestyles. It demonstrates excellent crash protection and advanced avoidance…
Pakistan's proposed Automotive and Auto Parts Manufacturing Policy 2026-31 seeks to transform the country's automobile sector from a protected domestic industry into an export-oriented, globally competitive manufacturing base, according to…
The Management Association of Pakistan (MAP) held its 61st Annual General Meeting on 21st October 2026 at a local hotel, bringing together its leadership and Executive Committee members to review…
SITE Association of Industry (SAI) President Abdul Hadi has urged the government to reduce industrial costs, ensure policy stability and expand market access, warning that rising production expenses and changing…
Kohat Cement Company Limited (KOHC) expects to commission its coal-fired power plant in Q2 FY27, aiming to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs, management said at the company's Annual…
On International Chefs Day, The Coca-Cola Foundation and CARE Pakistan marked the successful completion of the Home Chefs Project, a two-year initiative that trained over 8,000 entrepreneurs across eight cities…
The country's total liquid foreign reserves stood at US$ 26,833.0 million as of 16-Oct-2026. The break-up of the foreign reserves position is as under: Foreign reserves held by the State…