THE RUPEE: Marginal gain Published 08 Jun, 2026 02:29am KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee continued to post marginal gain against the US dollar, appreciating 0.03% in the...
MSCI adds 1 Pakistani co to Frontier Market Index, 3 to FM Small Cap Index Published 13 May, 2026 12:49pm Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Inc., a leading provider of critical decision support tools and...
Service Long March Tyres valued at $550mn ahead of IPO, says CEO Published 08 May, 2026 03:38pm Service Long March Tyres Limited, Pakistan’s truck and bus radial tyre (TBR) manufacturer and exporter, is currently...
SBP hikes policy rate by 100 bps to 11.5% Updated 27 Apr, 2026 08:54pm Prolonging of the Middle East conflict has intensified risks to the macroeconomic outlook, says the MPC
Market experts expect status quo in upcoming MPC amid global uncertainty Updated 24 Apr, 2026 04:00pm Market analysts expect the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10.5% in its upcoming...
Pakistan’s Systems Limited eyes aggressive acquisitions despite global volatility Published 08 Apr, 2026 12:08pm Systems Limited, one of Pakistan’s largest software firms, is ramping up its acquisition strategy, viewing the...
Pakistan power generation up 11% in February as coal dominates energy mix Updated 19 Mar, 2026 12:28am Power generation in Pakistan reached 7,696 GWh in February 2026, up 11% YoY from the generation recorded in February...
SBP holds policy rate at 10.5% amid Middle East tensions Updated 09 Mar, 2026 05:52pm Decision in line with market expectations
Analysts expect SBP to maintain status quo as Middle East tensions cloud outlook Published 06 Mar, 2026 01:23pm A flare-up of the US-Iran conflict has upset markets
PC board backs inclusion of FFC in AHCL-led consortium for PIA stake sale Published 03 Mar, 2026 09:50pm Decision follows the 249th meeting of Privatisation Commission Board held in Islamabad
Mughal Energy 36.5MW plant moves toward commercial operations Published 26 Feb, 2026 01:15pm Mughal Energy Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Limited, said on Thursday it...
NBP’s profit up over 224%, clocks in at Rs85.9bn in 2025 Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:41am NBP also announced its highest dividend of Rs35 per share
SBP purchases $11.4bn from domestic FX market in 18 months Published 24 Feb, 2026 10:21am Central bank reports foreign exchange market interventions with a lag of three months
Pakistan’s banking sector ADR rebounds to nearly 40% in December 2025 Published 29 Jan, 2026 12:46pm The banking sector’s gross Advance-to-Deposit Ratio (ADR) reversed its downward trajectory, clocking in at nearly...
SBP buys $10.8bn from domestic FX market in 17 months Published 27 Jan, 2026 02:03pm SBP reports foreign exchange market interventions with a lag of three months
SBP holds policy rate at 10.5% in first 2026 MPC meeting Updated 26 Jan, 2026 10:36pm Decision against market expectations of a cut in key interest rate
Single-digit rates back in sight at upcoming MPC Updated 23 Jan, 2026 06:42pm A 75bps cut in the upcoming MPC meeting is well-aligned with macro realities, says AHL
UBL executes Pakistan’s largest-ever $270mn interest rate swap with Jazz Updated 19 Jan, 2026 09:00pm Agreement converts telecom operator’s floating-rate exposure into fixed-rate obligation
Pakistan’s 10 most valuable listed companies as of Dec 2025 Updated 05 Jan, 2026 01:05pm Business Recorder lists companies with highest market capitalisation
The calm after the storm: Pakistan’s inflation in 2025 Published 01 Jan, 2026 03:42pm Although inflation slowed this year, the cost of living has remained a challenge
SBP buys $9.7bn from domestic FX market in 16 months Published 30 Dec, 2025 03:47pm The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) purchased $9.7 billion from domestic foreign exchange (FX) markets between June...
Pakistan stocks expected to remain best-performing asset class in 2026: report Updated 27 Dec, 2025 10:22pm Equities to outpace gold, dollar in 2026, says Arif Habib Limited
VEON-owned Jazz International Holding to acquire controlling stake in TPL Insurance Published 16 Dec, 2025 02:50pm VEON Group remains the ultimate beneficial owner
Surprise move: SBP lowers policy rate to 10.5% with 50bps reduction Updated 15 Dec, 2025 08:39pm Decision contrary to market expectations, which expected central bank to maintain status quo
Govt expected to slash petrol, HSD prices Updated 28 Nov, 2025 06:40pm Weaker global oil markets and declining refined product prices create ample space for price reduction
Jaecoo and Omoda: NexGen’s EVs will arrive sooner than expected Published 25 Nov, 2025 04:18pm Production was initially expected to commence in March 2026
Pakistan’s Millat Tractors shifts focus to new markets as exports to Afghanistan decline Published 18 Nov, 2025 01:13pm MTL sales to Afghanistan have decreased due to political instability
Pakistan’s Mughal Steel advances 36.5MW captive plant, keeps copper on hold Published 14 Nov, 2025 01:20pm Plant to help steelmaker reduce dependence on the national grid
Kohat Cement pushes ahead with energy expansion, to invest Rs8bn in 28.5MW power plant Published 12 Nov, 2025 11:09am There has been a growing shift towards alternative energy sources in Pakistan
Pakistan’s net metering generation surges over 100% in Sept 2025 Published 10 Nov, 2025 01:05pm Net metering contribution to overall power generation is also increasing