Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) hosted an educational visit for the children of members and journalists from the Karachi Press…
Year: 2026
Interview with Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue PAGE: Tell me something about…
Interview with Mr. Khalid Tawab, former Senior Vice President, FPCCI PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please. Khalid Tawab: I…
Interview with Mr. Zafar Iqbal, Chairman & MD SAI Institute of Studies & SAI Co. (Pvt.) Ltd. Profile: Mr. Zafar…
Interview with Mr. Shakir Umar Gujjar, President Dairy & Cattle Farmers Association Pakistan (DCFA Pakistan) PAGE: Tell me something about…
Interview with Mr. Shahzad Khan, Senior Anchor, Abb Takk TV Profile: Mr. Shahzad Khan is a veteran Senior News Anchor…
“Every budget pushes investors towards uncertainty and instability with new taxes and new conditions’’ Well-known trade, industry & commerce leader,…
According to the latest economic survey of Pakistan, in the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) of April 2026, the IMF…
According to the government of Pakistan, education is the foundation of a better future for every child and a strong…
Key Highlights Of Pakistan Budget For FY2026-27 Total outlay at Rs18.77 trillion, up 7 percent as compared to Rs17.57 trillion…
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Australian stocks climb to one-week high Australian shares hit a one-week high on Friday, with gold and mining stock leading…
Stock Market Indexes Details Date Level Ch. This Week ch. Mon. ch. Ann. ch. YTD JCI Jakarta [+] 06/10/2026 5,902.38…
Budget impact on key industries The FY27 Federal Budget is net positive for equities. Super Tax phase-out, even if gradual…
Gulf security ‘indivisible,’ GCC tells after Iranian attacks The security of Gulf states is “indivisible,” Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jassim…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] May 2026 4.2% 3.4% United Kingdom [+] April…
Japan’s economy grows 1.8pc in q1 Japan’s economy expanded at an annualized real rate of 1.8 percent in the January-March…
A holding operation, not a growth budget fy2027 The federal budget for FY 2026-27 arrives at a moment of relative…
OFAC unveils sweeping framework for Venezuela oil The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday unveiled a broad new sanctions framework aimed…
‘Think outside the bots’: How to stop AI from turning your brain to mush: Years ago, I forced myself to…
Since 2000 OPEC oil production falls to lowest level Crude oil production among members of OPEC has this year collapsed…
Business not financial strategy “There ain’t no bargains,” and “You get at most what you pay for,” Successful acquisitions are…
DIB Pakistan’s New Brand Identity, Signals the Next Phase of Purpose-Driven Growth The DIB Pakistan’s new identity signals the next…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
Exemption from audits and number plates will eliminate harassment. Prime Minister, Finance Minister commanded for resolving longstanding issue: Mian Zahid…
IBA School of Business Studies (SBS) has secured the National Business Education Accreditation Council’s (NBEAC) highest ‘W’ Category Accreditation for…
Mian Zahid Hussain, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President of the All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA),…
Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman…
Cement despatches declined during May-26. Total Cement despatches during May-26 were 3.837 million tons against 4.858 million tons despatched during…
Economy must be aligned with industrial growth and exports rather than revenue collection, says Mian Zahid Hussain Mian Zahid Hussain,…
BYD, world’s no. 1 NEV brand has topped the global automotive innovation ranking in the Automotive INNOVATIONS Report 2026 released…
A Trade Policy Challenge in the Making 1-Introduction The European Union’s regulatory landscape is undergoing a quiet but consequential shift.…
Consumer finance in Pakistan encompassing auto loans, personal loans, credit cards, housing finance, and other retail lending products has evolved…
Remittances from overseas Pakistanis represent far more than mere financial transfers; they embody the enduring bonds of millions of families…
Interview with Mr. Aamir Ijaz Khan, Executive Director ICMA Pakistan PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please. Aamir Ijaz Khan: By…
Interview with Mr. Majyd Aziz, President Employers Federation of Pakistan PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Majyd Aziz: I am…
Interview with Ms. Tara Uzra Dawood, the founder and president of LADIESFUND PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Tara…
Interview with Dr. Saiyid Khusro Iqbal, a global human resources and legal professional PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please:…
Pakistan’s economic narrative is often framed around external financing gaps, IMF programs, and domestic fiscal constraints. Yet, one of its…
Pakistan is in the middle of a solar power revolution and the surge is continuing to accelerate. Over the past…
The story of Pakistan’s blue economy is often told through ports, shipping lanes, fisheries, and maritime trade. Yet one of…
Pakistan’s debate on economic growth usually revolves around exports, taxation, exchange rates, and industrial policies. Yet one important growth engine…
Pakistan’s power sector is entering a paradox that policymakers have yet to fully confront: electricity demand from the grid is…
Majority of individuals delay or completely avoid dental treatment because they cannot afford the high treatment cost. Old dental insurance…
State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC) has closed 2025 with a robust financial performance that reflects a five-year transformation…
Ageing is a natural and unavoidable part of human life. Every person passes through the stages of childhood, youth, adulthood…
Experts Highlight Practical Skills and Inclusive AI Readiness for Pakistan’s Future Academic degrees alone will not prepare Pakistan’s workforce for…
Introduction: The End of Transactional Thinking in IT Growth The global IT industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Once driven…
Corrupt practices with all the dimensions like manipulation of funds allocated for development expenditure, hoarding of essential items of consumption,…
Every year, as Eid-ul-Azha approaches, Pakistan’s cattle markets become lively social spaces filled with excitement, late-night gatherings, food stalls, bargaining,…
International experts recorded the global Remittance market size was valued at $121.43 billion in 2025. The market is projected to…
No doubt, economists are very interested in examining the relationship between inflation and economic growth. One of the main reasons…
Pakistan: Credit/Loans Classified By Borrowers (Million Rupees) (Outstanding position at the end of month) (Based on ISIC 4 Classifications of…
Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes.…
China shares edge up on US-Iran peace deal hopes China stock edged higher on Thursday, joining a broader rally in…
Stock Market Indexes Details Date Level Ch. This Week ch. Mon. ch. Ann. ch. YTD EGX30 [+] 05/19/2026 52,471.31 0.89%…
PSX benchmark index sheds 3.23%WoW Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bearish momentum during this past week, with the benchmark Index…
Pakistan advances economic diplomacy with Iran and GCC countries Pakistan has reaffirmed the strategic importance of its ties with Iran…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] April 2026 3.8% 2.8% United Kingdom [+] March…
Japan’s economy grows at annualized 2.1pc rate Japan’s economy grew at an annualized 2.1 percent in the first quarter of…
Experts clear CDC investment The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the proposed investment by the Central Depository Company…
Hong Kong hedge fund beats peers with bets on oil tankers while cutting AI A Hong Kong hedge fund that…
Over 33,000 Students Take Pakistan’s First Nationwide IT Skills Exam: The Government of Pakistan has introduced the National Skill Competency…
Iran turns to natural gas to thwart oil shortages There are signs that the US naval blockade targeting Iranian crude…
Society of performing organization “By their fruits ye shall know them.” Society in all developed countries has become a society…
Pakistan Produces Its First Female Ph.D. in Blue Economy Pakistan proudly recognizes its first female Ph.D. in Blue Economy as…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
At I/O 2026, Google shared how it’s making AI more helpful for everyone. Anchored in the belief that technology should…
The global oil and gas industry, a cornerstone of the modern economy, faced profound disruption in early 2026 due to…
Auto sales in March 2026 were reported at 15,531 units, rising 40%YoY but down 9%MoM, taking 9MFY26 sales to 144,000…
Pakistan’s auto industry sits at the intersection of two volatile supply chains. The auto industry doesn’t just run on fuel…
The surge in global fuel prices has become a pressing issue for many countries, with Pakistan being one of the…
Picture the global automotive industry as a massive fleet of vehicles roaring down a winding highway; one of the world’s…
Sitara Petroleum Service (SPSL) is an integrated downstream operator running 61 retail fuel sites and 320 oil tankers. As GO…
The continuous rise in petroleum prices has become one of the most pressing economic challenges facing Pakistan. As a developing…
At first glance, the dental profession and an oil field seem like two completely different worlds. However, currently, the materials…
Sleep is generally mischaracterized as a period of biological dormancy, yet it is arguably the most metabolically active and essential…
In 2026, leadership is no longer a position—it is a capability. And in an era where intelligence is augmented, accelerated,…
Interview with Mr. Owais Mir, Founder and CEO, Dynamic Engineering & Automation (DEA) Group Profile: Mr Owais Mir is the…
Why the Future of Supply Chains Will Be Built Less by Systems — and More by People At 3:17 a.m., the…
Interview with Mr. Ashfaq Yousuf Tola, President TOLA ASSOCIATES Profile: Mr. Ashfaq Yousuf Tola is a Fellow member of the…
Interview with Mr. Rohail Razzaq, a Germany-based Pakistani Automotive Engineer PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Rohail Razzaq: I was…
Interview with Mr. Shafiq Ahmed Shaikh, Expert, Automobile industry of Pakistan Profile: With an illustrious career spanning over twenty-five years,…
Presently around the world, cars are central to the lives of millions of people. The market for cars is one…
As per the government of Pakistan report, during July-March FY 2025, total sectoral consumption of petroleum products reached at 13.17…
Pakistan: Import Payments By Transport And Petroleum Groups (Thousand US Dollar) Commodities and Groups Mar (R) Feb (R) Mar (P)…
China, Hong Kong stocks slip Mainland Chinese and Hong Kong stock slipped on Friday, as renewed hostilities broke out between…
Stock Market Indexes Details Date Level Ch. This Week ch. Mon. ch. Ann. ch. YTD HANG SENG [+] 05/06/2026 26,213.78…
PSX benchmark index up 5.0%WoW Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bullish momentum during the outgoing week, with the benchmark Index…
GCC Economies Outperform Worldwide Average In Economic Freedom Index Gulf Cooperation Council economies have strengthened their collective standing in the…