Business
Local cement dispatches likely to Rise by 3% in September 2025
Pakistan local cement dispatches are likely to be up by 3% YoY to clock in at 3.08mn tons in September2025. Dispatches are anticipated to decline by…
Business
Business
Monetary Policy Stance ‘Poor Decision’, Says Former Minister
The Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) think tank strongly criticized the Monetary Policy Committee’ decision to keep the policy rate unchanged at 11 percent, and…
Business
SBP Holds Policy Rate at 11% Amid Flood-Linked Inflation Risks
Central bank sees economy more resilient than past floods but warns inflation outlook has deteriorated. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday kept its policy…
Gold Rates
Silver Prices Also Steady as Gold Market Levels Off
The gold market saw no major movement on Sunday, as prices in Pakistan and abroad remained unchanged from the previous session. Figures released by the All…
Business
Pakistan, Iran Discuss Boost to Road, Rail, and Trade Links
Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan meets Iranian counterpart to review cross-border cooperation at Joint Economic Commission. Tehran, September 15, 2025 — Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed…
Business
Rs25,000 Prize Bond Winners Revealed – Step-by-Step Guide
The September 2025 Rs25,000 prize bond draw has been finalized, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announcing the lucky winners. The draw was held on…
Business
Millat Tractors FY25 Profit Falls 38% on Sharp Sales Decline
Millat Tractors Limited (MTL) reported a 38 percent year-on-year decline in annual profit to Rs6.4 billion for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, with earnings…
Business
Pak Elektron Expects Power Segment Boost in 2H2025
PAEL eyes $50m US exports, meter business expansion, and stronger margins as growth accelerates. Pak Elektron Limited (PAEL) is banking on surging exports and rising demand…
Business
Pakistan Rejects UAE Demand to Hand Over Karachi, Lahore Airports
Government limits framework agreement to Islamabad Airport after UAE sought control of three major airports. Pakistan has rejected the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) request to include…
Business
HBL Deposits Surge 22% in First Half as Current Accounts Drive Growth
Habib Bank Limited reports Rs5.19tr deposits in June 2025, with improved current account ratio and stronger capital adequacy. Habib Bank Limited (HBL) reported a 22 percent…
