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CDC and EClear Services expand collaboration to digitise Pakistan capital market

The partnership introduces advanced investor verification and automated payment systems to enhance efficiency for brokers and investors.

Pakistan petroleum group imports fall 6.50 percent in first quarter

While overall petroleum imports dipped, the country saw a sharp 41.56 percent drop in Liquified Natural Gas spending compared to the previous year.

Systems Limited profit rises 14 percent for first nine months of 2026

The technology firm saw a 33 percent jump in net sales as regional growth in North America and the Middle East bolstered its bottom line.

KSE-100 Index drops over 800 points as investors await policy rate decision

The benchmark index entered its 11th consecutive week of decline amid global market volatility and a scheduled State Bank of Pakistan interest rate review.

Beco Steel Limited records highest ever net sales and profit in 2026

The integrated steel producer achieved record-breaking financial performance following a strategic shift from textiles to steel manufacturing in 2020.

Retail food prices show mixed trends across essential commodities

While tomato prices have halved, consumers face higher costs for live chicken and various meat cuts in the open market.

Pakistan faces 10 million home shortage as housing demand outpaces supply

The federal government is using the Apna Ghar programme to bridge this gap by offering low-interest financing for houses and flats.

Pakistan approves new automotive policy to target $6 billion in exports

The plan seeks to boost local manufacturing and electric vehicle adoption through tariff cuts and expanded financing limits.

Audit reveals Rs18.46 billion losses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa economic zones

Azhar Dar elected Jhelum Chamber of Commerce and Industry President

The new leadership aims to transform Jhelum into a regional commercial hub through industrial stability and SME promotion.

State Bank of Pakistan imposes new investment limits on banks and DFIs

The new rules cap exposure to single companies and startups to manage risk and ensure financial stability across the banking sector.

That Girl Boina closes Waxaholic Studio following revenue decline in Kenya

Boina shared a TikTok video recounting the closure that garnered close to 1,000,000 views.

LCCI Founders Group meets Shehbaz Sharif to discuss economic reforms

The business leaders shared proposals to ease industrial challenges as the government seeks to foster a more investor-friendly environment.

National Highway Authority revenue jumps to Rs160 billion for infrastructure projects

The agency is funding major motorway expansions and expressway projects across Balochistan and Punjab using its own internal resources.

Ahad Khan Cheema orders NHA to prioritise financially viable projects

The move aims to ensure infrastructure development aligns with commercial feasibility and secures funding without reducing public sector allocations.

WAPDA signs Rs133.18 billion contract for Diamer Basha Dam project

The agreement secures critical hydro-mechanical equipment and steel structures to manage water flow and power generation for the River Indus project.

Haroon Akhtar Khan chairs task force meeting to boost Pakistan exports

The initiative seeks to identify industrial bottlenecks and create a more competitive environment for private sector growth.

Ahad Cheema calls for viable business plan to ensure NHA financial sustainability

The Federal Minister urged the authority to prioritise projects with clear commercial viability to protect essential development funding.

WAPDA proposes Rs666 billion revised cost for Mohmand Dam project

The project's price tag has surged by 115 percent since 2018, largely driven by the depreciation of the Pakistani rupee against the US dollar.

R4 and European ministers meet in Turkiye to discuss regional conflicts

The meeting aimed to coordinate diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and secure international shipping lanes.

Mashreq Bank Pakistan launches NEO BIZ digital banking for SMEs

The platform aims to bridge significant financial gaps for the country's 7.14 million micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Senator Sherry Rehman highlights Pakistan's 70 percent reliance on imported LPG

The senator raised concerns over fuel availability through December as the country manages a heavy dependence on foreign liquefied petroleum gas supplies.

Small-scale manufacturers in Pakistan limit production to manage rising costs

Escalating raw material scrap costs, trucking charges and fixed space overheads have squeezed profit margins to razor-thin levels.

Pakistan raises high-speed diesel price by Rs1.91 per litre

The price hike follows a new daily review mechanism and comes as global crude oil prices climb amid regional tensions.