Market sentiment remained subdued during the week, due to the escalation of military conflict between the U.S./Israel and Iran, alongside tensions on the Pakistan–Afghanistan border. Consequently, the index declined by…
Pakistan’s energy transition is at a critical juncture. While the country has expanded rooftop solar, wind, and hydropower, it still relies on costly fossil fuels for peak demand at night.…
Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) Zubair Motiwala and President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Rehan Hanif have expressed grave concern and deep disappointment over the government’s decision to…
BYD has launched its 2nd Generation Blade Battery and FLASH Charging Technology, addressing major issues in electric vehicles, including slow charging speeds and poor performance in low temperatures. The new…
The Chairman of Karachi Port Trust, Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI (M) S.Bt (Retd), has reaffirmed the Port’s commitment to supporting uninterrupted regional and global trade amid the evolving geopolitical…
Business leader and former president of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce, Shahid Rasheed Butt, has urged the central bank to stop purchasing dollars in the domestic market, warning that this…
The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has made key organisational appointments to enhance its operations. Haji Ameer Khan Mehsud has been elected as President of PPDA Sindh, and Saeed Khan…
According to Topline Pakistan Research, a recent survey it conducted indicates a prevailing sentiment among market participants regarding the stability of the policy rate amid escalating regional tensions. With the…
A delegation representing Pakistan’s leather and footwear industry called on Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan to discuss key issues affecting the sector, including export growth opportunities, domestic industry…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to assess emerging logistical challenges facing Pakistan’s trade, particularly in the energy sector, amid evolving…
Emirates can confirm that it is currently operating a reduced flight schedule until further notice. This follows the partial re-opening of regional airspace for the safe conduct of commercial flights,…
The total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at US$ 21,433.9 million as of 27-Feb-2026. The breakdown of the foreign reserves position is as follows: Foreign reserves held…
Abdul Rehman Fudda, President of the S.I.T.E. Association of Industry, has voiced serious concerns over the recent surge in electricity tariffs and the abrupt closure of gas supply to industries…
The KSE-100 Index rebounded significantly, reaching an intraday high of 161,477 before closing at 161,211, marking an increase of 5,433 points (3.49%). This rally was fueled by widespread buying in…
On World Obesity Day, Novo Nordisk and the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (MoNHSRC) joined forces to address obesity as a public health priority in Pakistan. The…
Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, and the former Provincial Minister for…
Lucky Investments Limited has been upgraded to AM2++ with a Stable Outlook by PACRA, reflecting its strong governance, experienced leadership, and robust risk management. Since its launch in April 2025,…
Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Senior Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) and Chairman Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP), cautioned that rising tensions in the Gulf…
Indus Motor (INDU) held its 1HFY26 analyst briefing today, during which management discussed financial performance and the future outlook, according to a report by Topline Pakistan Research. The company posted…
SM Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the United Business Group (UBG), is urging Pakistani investors to bring their investments back from the UAE's real estate sector and reinvest in Pakistan. He stressed…
Malik Muhammad Bostan, Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP), expressed deep concern about rising global and regional tensions, particularly in the Gulf, which could adversely affect Pakistan's…
Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has requested a 50% fee reduction for amending the Memorandum and Articles of Association for…
Mobilink Bank has partnered with the Sindh Enterprise Development Fund (SEDF) for a five-year initiative aimed at providing structured financing to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Sindh’s key…
S. M. Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the United Business Group, and Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Chairman of BMP-Progressive, have urged the DGTO and the Ministry of Commerce to reduce the amendment fee…
Cement dispatches increased by 12.53% in Feb-26. Total Cement despatches during Feb-26 were 4.199 million tons against 3.732 million Tons despatched during the same month of the last fiscal year.…