S&P Global launches ‘Project Elevate’ Updated 15 Jul, 2026 09:07am ISLAMABAD: S&P Global in Pakistan, in partnership with The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Islamabad, announced the...
UAE's Fujairah marine bunker sales hit record low in May Published 17 Jun, 2026 11:45am High-sulphur marine fuel sales dropped 15% over the same period to 31,601 cubic metres
Manufacturing activity rebounds: Inflation risks cloud outlook: HBL PMI Published 03 Jun, 2026 02:34am KARACHI: The HBL Manufacturing PMI, compiled by S&P Global, edged up to 50.9 in May 2026 from 49.9 in the...
SBP governor says economy resilient despite ME conflict Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am KARACHI: The Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad has said that while the ongoing conflict in...
Aurangzeb departs for World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings 2026 Updated 11 Apr, 2026 03:46pm During his visit, Aurangzeb will represent Pakistan at events organised by the IMF and the World Bank Group
UAE non-oil private sector growth slows to near four-year low in March, PMI shows Published 03 Apr, 2026 11:34am The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 52.9 in March from 55.0 in February
S&P sharply hikes Turkish inflation view over energy fallout from war Published 28 Mar, 2026 04:28am ANKARA: S&P Global hiked its Turkish inflation forecast to an average of nearly 29 percent for this year mostly...
Aramco boss pulls out of major energy conference due to ME conflict Updated 24 Mar, 2026 09:11am DUBAI: Saudi Aramco Chief Executive Amin Nasser has cancelled his planned appearance at the CERAWeek energy...
Gulf banks face $307 billion deposit flight risk if war worsens, S&P says Published 17 Mar, 2026 08:09pm Report says, it had seen no evidence of major outflows of foreign or local funding from banks in the Gulf
HBL posts 2025 PBT of Rs148.1bn, up 23pc YoY Published 19 Feb, 2026 04:34am KARACHI: HBL on Wednesday declared a record profit before tax of Rs 148.1 billion for the year ended December 31,...
Global factory activity improves on growing demand Published 03 Feb, 2026 06:05am BENGALURU/TOKYO: Global factory activity improved in January, with a better performance by key Asian exporters and a...
Domestic momentum builds, inflation risks persist: S&P Published 28 Jan, 2026 05:34am ISLAMABAD: S&P Global Market Intelligence stated that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) maintained policy rate as...
Pakistan’s first Policy Dialogue to be held in Islamabad today Updated 14 Jan, 2026 08:28am ISLAMABAD: The Policy Research and Advisory Council (PRAC), in collaboration with the Corporate Pakistan Group, is...
BoK among top-performing banks: S&P Global Published 11 Jan, 2026 03:26am KARACHI: Bank of Khyber (BoK) has been recognised among the top-performing banks in the Asia-Pacific region in terms...
Delivering highest total returns in Asia-Pacific: Banks based in Pakistan account for 6 of top 10 positions: S&P Published 09 Jan, 2026 05:41am ISLAMABAD: Smaller Pakistani banks posted some of the best total returns to investors across the Asia-Pacific region...
Seven Pakistani banks make it to S&P Global’s ‘best performing Asia-Pacific bank stocks in 2025’ Updated 08 Jan, 2026 10:58pm Bank of Punjab was the top performer in 2025, posting a return of 334% in 2025
HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI hits 10-month high Published 03 Jan, 2026 03:15am KARACHI: The HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI, compiled by S&P Global, edged up to 52.8 in December, rising from...
Flood hackathon held to help deal with flood challenges Published 29 Dec, 2025 05:16am PESHAWAR: The Enlight Lab, in collaboration with the National Incubation Center (NIC) Peshawar and S&P Global,...
European equities end lower as investors assess US data Published 17 Dec, 2025 06:12am FRANKFURT: European shares dipped on Tuesday, led by sharp declines in defence and energy shares, with investors...
India private sector growth hits 10-month low in Dec Published 17 Dec, 2025 06:12am BENGALURU: India’s private sector activity expanded at its weakest pace in 10 months in December on a slowdown in...
Egypt’s non-oil private sector sees strongest growth in five years in November, PMI shows Published 03 Dec, 2025 11:55am The S&P Global Egypt Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 51.1 last month from 49.2 in October
Pakistani banks dominate Asia-Pacific ranking: S&P Global Updated 08 Oct, 2025 09:12am ISLAMABAD: Pakistani banks dominated a ranking of Asia-Pacific banks with the best-performing stocks in terms of...
Egypt’s non-oil private sector contracts modestly in September, PMI shows Published 05 Oct, 2025 10:33am Business conditions in Egypt’s non-oil private sector declined slightly in September as new orders fell at the...
S&P upgrades Sri Lanka’s rating to ‘CCC+/C’ on debt restructuring progress Published 19 Sep, 2025 05:14pm Credit ratings agency S&P Global on Friday upgraded Sri Lanka’s foreign currency ratings from the “selective...
US financial firms pledge $1.7 billion to UK ahead of Trump’s visit Published 14 Sep, 2025 09:36am Bank of America will launch its first operation in Northern Ireland, creating up to 1,000 jobs in Belfast
HBL PMI: Manufacturing index facing headwinds Published 02 Sep, 2025 06:12am KARACHI: The HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI edged down to 50.1 in August from 50.5 in July, the lowest reading since...
S&P affirms ‘AA+’ credit rating for US Published 20 Aug, 2025 03:24am WASHINGTON: S&P Global on Monday affirmed its “AA+” credit rating on the US, saying the revenue from...
S&P affirms US ‘AA+’ credit rating, cites tariff revenue Published 19 Aug, 2025 11:59am S&P Global on Monday affirmed its ‘AA+’ credit rating on the US, saying the revenue from President Donald...
S&P upgrades India rating, despite US tariff threats Published 14 Aug, 2025 05:37pm MUMBAI: S&P upgraded India’s long-term sovereign credit rating on Thursday, with the agency citing New Delhi’s...
Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s ratings to Caa1, changes outlook to stable Updated 13 Aug, 2025 07:50pm Rating reflects Pakistan’s improving external position, says credit rating agency