A new Petroleum Price Stabilisation Fund has been notified by the government to help manage fuel price volatility. Under the Finance Ministry’s notification, all proceeds collected...
The Pakistani rupee was marginally strengthened against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Monday, appreciating 0.01% to close at Rs278.17, gaining Re0.03. Meanwhile, the...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the formulation of a comprehensive National Agriculture Policy in consultation with the provinces. An apex forum will be established to...
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has voiced serious concern over the continued sealing and alleged forceful occupation of the historic Cotton Exchange building....
Pakistan’s digital payments continued to surge in Q3 FY26 as retail banking transactions reached 3.7 billion during January–March 2026, marking a 9% quarterly increase. Mobile banking...
SME financing in Pakistan surged 46% to Rs853.94 billion by March 31, 2026, according to the SBP. The number of SME borrowers rose 53.7%, from 203,139...
The All Pakistan Glass Manufacturers Association has urged the National Tariff Commission to revise its anti-dumping investigation on Soda Ash imports from Türkiye and Kenya. The...
The $650 million World Bank-funded Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation Project has exceeded key targets, benefiting 7.42 million people, including 3.56 million women, against the 5.3 million...
Hyderabad’s bangle industry is facing heavy production losses as LPG shortages and restricted natural gas supplies disrupt manufacturing. Hyderabad Small Chamber President Saleem Memon said LPG...
Tobacco growers have unanimously urged the federal government to consult farmers before abolishing the Tobacco Weighted Average Price (WAP) mechanism and amending tobacco laws. They disputed...
