Indian response is not a surprise; it likely priced in already at PSX
Today, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a big fall of over 5000 points in opening. India had struck several locations inside Pakistan in response to the April 22nd terrorist…
HCSTSI has termed the MP announced by the SBP, as a cautious yet positive step
President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon, has termed the Monetary Policy announced by the State Bank of Pakistan on May 5, 2025, as…
Tax amendments threaten investments, undermine business confidence, Chairman PVMA
Sheikh Umer Rehan, Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), has strongly condemned the recent amendments made to the Income Tax Law 2025 via presidential ordinance, calling it a…
Petroleum Institute of Pakistan Executive Learning Centre (PIP-ELC)
The PIP Executive Learning Centre (ELC) serves the oil and gas industry by offering capacity-building programs in both technical and non-technical domains. These training programs are delivered through physical and…
Chairman OGDCL Zafar Masud’s Book ‘Seat 1C’ Launched in Islamabad
Chairman of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) Zafar Masud's book titled "Seat 1C: A Survivor’s Tale of Hope, Resilience, and Renewal" was launched on Tuesday at a well-attended ceremony hosted…
LAS receives 2025 community champion award from Street Law, Inc.
Street Law, Inc., awarded the Legal Aid Society of Pakistan (LAS) the 2025 Community Champion Award at its annual Awards Gala, held in Washington, D.C., on April 30, 2025. LAS…
Survitec has announced a significant expansion of its Fujairah service station
Survitec, a global leader in Survival Technology, has announced a significant expansion of its Fujairah service station, underscoring its commitment to scaling operations across the Middle East. The move, which adds 1,350…
Rafiq Suleman, appreciated the SBP’s decision to cut the interest rate by one percent
Former Chairman of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) and Convener of the FPCCI Standing Committee on Energy, Rafiq Suleman, appreciated the State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to cut…
Bank Alfalah launches its hiring and remote working app, Worklee
Bank Alfalah launched the country's first human resources hiring and remote working app, Worklee. The application is designed to create diversified, inclusive and accessible employment opportunities for all segments of…
Pakistan Cement saw Apr’25 dispatches improve amid low base
Cement dispatches for Apr’25 clocked in at 3.34mn tons, an increase of 13%YoY, driven by 8%YoY surge in local offtakes, while exports increased by 35%YoY. We believe MRPs in the…
Traders denounce amended tax laws as oppressive : Shahid Rasheed Butt
Business leader and former President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt, on Tuesday strongly criticized the recent changes in tax laws, stating that…
SBP delivers larger-than-expected rate cut to 11% as headline inflation bottoms out
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Amendment tax ordinance undermines sanctity of court decisions: Faisal Moiz Khan
The president of the North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (NKATI), Faisal Moiz Khan, has rejected the recently enacted Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, stating that it was issued…
Fauji Fertilizer charts resilience amid agronomic headwinds
By AHL Research | May 6, 2025 Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC), Pakistan’s leading fertilizer manufacturer, remains cautiously optimistic about its operational trajectory for the remainder of the year, despite…
Lucky Cement eyes growth with renewables and diversified investments
Lucky Cement (LUCK), Pakistan’s leading cement producer, shared key developments at the Pakistan Cement Conference 2025, hosted by Topline Securities. Speaking at the event, CFO Atif Kaludi highlighted the group’s…
KCCI unhappy with 1 percent cut in interest rates amid record-low inflation
President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Jawed Bilwani has termed the State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to reduce the policy rate by 1 percent, bringing it down…
KATI rejects tax ordinance 2025, calls for immediate withdrawal
The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has categorically rejected the newly introduced Tax Ordinance 2025, labeling it as anti-business, unconstitutional, and detrimental to investment. KATI President Junaid Naqi…
Trade & Industry categorically demanded a reduction of 500 bps; President FPCCI
Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has informed that the business, industry, and trade community of Pakistan is disappointed with the monetary policy as it continues to be based on a…
The farmer’s week economy denting fertiliser sales
AHL Research analyzed the Pakistan Fertilizer Sector, reporting a 25% YoY decline in urea sales in April '25, down to 245k tons due to reduced purchasing power and weak agronomics.…
PCDMA rejects harsh tax ordinance 2025, demands immediate withdrawal
The Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) has expressed deep concern over the implementation of the Income Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, describing it as a harsh and unjust…
Interest rate cut a welcome step, but insufficient for industrial revival: PVMA Chairman
Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), Sheikh Umer Rehan, has welcomed the State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to reduce the policy rate by 100 basis points, bringing it…
Amended tax ordinance will devastate the economy, Faisal Moiz Khan
Faisal Moiz Khan, President of the North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (NKATI), has strongly rejected the recently promulgated Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, criticizing it for being issued…
100bps cut insufficient, needs single-digit rate: Ahmed Azeem Alvi
Ahmed Azeem Alvi, President of SITE Association of Industry, has expressed disappointment over the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) mere 100 basis points reduction in the policy rate, demanding the…
Young entrepreneurs from the Chiniot Community are a valuable asset
Former President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) and Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Group (BMG), Anjum Nisar, stated that young entrepreneurs are Pakistan’s most valuable asset.…
Deals worth gold await shoppers at Daraz Pakistan’s spectacular 5.5 Best Price Sale!
This May, Daraz Pakistan, the nation's leading e-commerce powerhouse, invites shoppers to embark on an extraordinary journey of unparalleled value with its exciting 5.5 Best Price Sale. Scheduled to run…