Select Technologies Limited (“SELECT”), a leading Pakistani technology company engaged in the manufacturing and assembly of smartphones and consumer appliances,…
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide and remains a major cause of cancer-related morbidity and…
The first thing Khalida saw when the bandages came off was her father’s face. For months, the 25-year-old from a…
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Following the completion of Jazz International Holding Limited’s acquisition of a controlling stake in TPL Insurance Limited, the Company is…
Why Work Design Matters More Than Effort When Busy Isn’t Productive On a brisk Monday morning, Daniel, a senior analyst…
Interview with Mr. Muhammad Raza, Senior Executive Vice President Meezan Bank PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Muhammad Raza: I…
Interview with Mr. Sajjad Ahmad, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Central Power Generation Company Limited (CPGCL), Pakistan Profile:…
Interview with Mr. Muhammad Yasin, Vice President ICMA PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Muhammad Yasin: Serving the Institute of…
Interview with Mr. Imtiaz Ansari, Finance Adviser PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Imtiaz Ansari: I am a senior financial…
Interview with Mr. Ibad Ali, a finance professional PAGE: Tell me something about yourself: Ibad Ali: I am a finance professional…
During the first quarter of 2026 as per the State Bank of Pakistan report, the Islamic banking industry in Pakistan…
In Digital transformation as per the present report of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Pakistan’s banking sector continues to register…
Pakistan: Assets Quality Ratio Of IBI (%) Ratio Mar-25 Dec-25 Mar-26 Overall Banking Industry NPFs to Gross Financing 3.6 2.4…
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Most Gulf markets gain on quarterly earnings Most Gulf stock markets ended higher on Thursday, as investors turned their attention…
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PSX benchmark index declines 2.7%WoW Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under pressure during the week ended on July 24, 2026.…
Poll most Gulf area economies face deeper downturns in 2026 Most Gulf economies will contract more sharply this year than…
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Indonesia collects $3.05 billion taxes Indonesia collected Rp 54.7 trillion ($3.05 billion) in taxes from the digital economy as of…
Secretariat to buy bullet-proof car The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) secretariat has decided to buy a bullet-proof vehicle at a…
Houthi blockade of Saudi shipping begins The first indications have been seen that the Houthi blockade declared against ships traveling…
PM Launches Robotics Program, $20 Million Venture Fund for Pakistan-Made Technology: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a series of initiatives…
Chief: illicit exploitation of natural resources fueling armed conflicts United Nations (U.N.) Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday that the…
Controls for non measurable events A balance between the measurable and the non measurable is a central and constant problem…
BYD Pakistan Receives Its Largest-Ever Shipment of NEVs at Karachi Port For Customer Deliveries Mega Motor Company (MMC), the official…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
Following the completion of Jazz International Holding Limited’s acquisition of a controlling stake in TPL Insurance Limited, the Company is…
by Thomas Hinton Not all accommodation spending creates the same economic benefit. Where a traveler stays, and the type of accommodation…
by Katharina Buchholz Large volumes of vaccines are produced in developing countries, with the three largest Indian producers alone making up…
by Katharina Buchholz, With a population of 41.9 million, Jakarta in Indonesia tops the list of the world’s most populous cities, followed by…
by Katharina Buchholz, Europe and North America boast many world-famous cities that attract hordes of tourists every year. Despite this, residents…
by Felix Richter, China’s lead in renewable energy is matched by its dominance in battery storage. According to data from the Energy…
by Felix Richter, Over the past few years, China has cemented its position as the global leader in renewable energy, with…
by Katharina Buchholz, More than 52 million tons of plastic waste remain unmanaged every year around the world and developing countries bear the…
Standard Chartered Pakistan today announced the appointment of Adil Salahuddin as its Chief Executive Officer & Head of Coverage, subject…
English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM), in partnership with NOWPDP inaugurated Pakistan’s first Neuro-Inclusive Discovery Room at the Center of Excellence for…
BankIslami has partnered with EFU Life Assurance and EFU General Insurance to make affordable microtakaful protection accessible to its customers…
Pakistan’s digital export economy is entering a more mature and strategically diversified phase, driven by record-breaking growth, as the country…
TikTok announced a new set of initiatives to help people better identify and understand AI-generated content on the platform to…
DIB is pleased to announce the successful completion of USD 101 Million in financing for D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited…
On June 30th the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) orders for 20 ZYN…
The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and Pakistan Single Window (PSW) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to…
Recognition highlights the Bank’s leadership in supporting home ownership, wealth creation and Pakistan’s housing ambitions Standard Chartered Pakistan has been…
In an era of economic flux, where inflation erodes purchasing power and global uncertainties loom, the question “Where to invest?”…
Energy is the lifeblood of every modern economy. It powers industries, irrigates farms, transports goods, and lights homes. Yet in…
The Federal Budget 2026–27 has been presented at a time when Pakistan’s economy is gradually emerging from one of its…
In order to speed up ad sustain economic growth rate with emphasis on inclusive strategy rhetoric statements by successive governments…
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The budget is framed as a shift from “stabilization to growth” under the IMF program, with a 4% GDP growth…
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance (MoF), hosted an Investor Briefing Session at the Dr.…
The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) today concluded the second Pakistan Banking Summit 2026 (PBS’26), reaffirming the banking industry’s collective commitment…
In many countries including Pakistan, inflation is one of the greatest challenges to long-term financial security. As the prices of…
Agriculture has long been the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, contributing significantly to employment, food security, and exports. Despite its immense…
Calcium and Vitamin D are two of the most essential nutrients required for maintaining human body health. Though each plays…
Interview with Mr. Sanie Khan, Executive Director – Floret Capitals (Private) Limited PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Sanie…
Interview with Mr. Zia ul Mustafa Awan, CMA (Pak), CMA (USA), CMP (USA), President, House of Professionals and Director Global…
Interview with Ms. Natasha Haseeb, Anchor PTV News PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Natasha Haseeb: I am currently serving…
Researchers recorded that the remittances inflows have increased significantly in present years and have become the main financial external inflow…
The Government of Pakistan mentioned in the economic survey, in FY2025 the key fiscal indicators shows continued improvement, building on…
Pakistan: Country-wise Net FDI ($ Million) Country 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 (Jul-Jan) China 1,048.30…
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Most Gulf stock markets extend Most Gulf stock markets closed lower on Thursday, extending the previous session’s losses, as renewed…
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At PSX volatility spikes daily trading 25.7%WoW Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained volatile during the outgoing week driven by uncertainties…
Connectivity, reforms key to expanding GCC-Central Asia trade: IMF Trade and investment between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and countries…
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Sri Lanka gets back upper-middle income economy status The World Bank has upgraded Sri Lanka’s status to an upper-middle income…
Trade with Russia to cross $1bn Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Thursday said Pakistan…
Indonesia gets first Russian oil shipment Indonesia imported Russian crude oil for the first time since a deal struck between…
Samsung profits jump 1,800% as AI chip sales soar: South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics says it expects to post…
Global production breakdown Global coal production remains dominated by 10 countries, which account for about 90 percent of global extraction.…
Fundamental of communications To improve communications, work not on the utterer but recipient. It is the recipient who communicates. Unless…
Dutch Ambassador Visits FCEPL To Discuss Sector Growth and Talent Potential The Dutch Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E Robert-Jan Seigert visited…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) has announced the second edition of the Pakistan Banking Summit 2026 (PBS’26), its flagship annual…
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Pakistan (IEEEP) Karachi Centre, in collaboration with Badar Expo Solutions, held the soft…
Overall cement demand showed growth during the fiscal year ended 30th June, 2026. According to the data released by All…
Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) & All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Chairman National Business Group…
Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) & All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Chairman National Business Group…
Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) & All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Chairman National Business Group…
TikTok showcased its latest creative solutions at Cannes Lions 2026, introducing new agentic AI-powered tools designed to help brands move…
InfraZamin Pakistan, in collaboration with the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), convened senior leaders from government, financial institutions, development finance…
As the global community accelerates its transition toward cleaner and more sustainable energy systems, the oceans are increasingly emerging as…
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For decades, Pakistan’s oil refining sector has remained trapped between policy promises and implementation failures. While the global energy industry…
Circular debt is the money trap that’s choking Pakistan’s whole energy sector. It is like everyone owes everyone but nobody…
Pakistan’s agricultural sector undoubtedly needs modernization. Better price discovery, transparent markets and improved access for farmers are long-overdue reforms. However,…
The global energy crisis and climate change are among the most pressing challenges confronting humanity in the twenty-first century. They…