Strait of Hormuz closure threatens oil, food security Crisis

The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) has raised concerns about the escalating global conflict involving Iran, noting that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is driving up oil…

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Pakistan Fertilizer experienced sequential recovery led by DAP demand February 2026

According to the latest data from the National Fertiliser Development Centre (NFDC), total fertiliser offtake in February 2026 reached 528,000 tons, marking a remarkable increase of 62% month-on-month (MoM) and…

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The future trend of PSX is likely to be influenced by developments in the ongoing Middle East conflict

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…

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Governor SBP calls for scaling up Zarkheze to expand agricultural credit outreach

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) held the Agricultural Credit Advisory Committee (ACAC) meeting today in Karachi to review agricultural credit performance and discuss measures to strengthen inclusive and resilient…

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Regulated basant generated Rs 6 billion plus for the economy:  Mian Zahid Hussain

Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, and Former Provincial Minister Information Technology,…

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Mian Zahid Hussain mentioned that the economy has officially moved from a stabilization phase to an “acceleration phase.”

Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, and Former Provincial Minister Information Technology,…

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NCCIA launches AI technology for investigating online child sexual exploitation in Pakistan

Today marked the launch of ‘Katalyst’: an AI-enabled technology that will support the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in their investigations into online child sexual exploitation and abuse in…

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BMA Research predicts that the fertiliser industry’s earnings for CY25 will increase by 15% YoY

We project that earnings across the BMA Fertiliser universe will rise by 15% YoY to PKR 149bn in CY25. The growth is expected to be supported by an 18% YoY…

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