Author: S. Kamal Hayder Kazmi

Inflows of overseas workers’ earnings reached $3.46 billion, up 15.4pc YoY International experts recorded that the global remittance market was valued at USD 121.43 billion in 2025. It is projected to grow from USD 132.18 billion in 2026 to USD 270.81 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.4 percent during the forecast period. North America dominated the global market with a 32.27 percent share in 2025. Users increasingly prefer digital payment transactions over cash-based or agent-driven transfers. Digital platforms, including portals, mobile apps, and digital wallets, are gaining traction due to low fees, transparent pricing, and convenience. Rising smartphone…

Balancing innovation, regulation and resilience in Pakistan’s rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape In an era defined by relentless technological acceleration, cybersecurity risks in 2026 are intensifying, driven by rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), deepening geopolitical fragmentation, and increasingly complex global supply chains. AI is no longer a peripheral tool; it is fundamentally transforming security operations worldwide. The Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 notes that AI is reshaping detection, triage and response capabilities, while automating labour-intensive tasks such as log analysis and compliance reporting. Its capacity to process vast datasets at speed and identify hidden patterns gives organisations a decisive competitive…

Pakistan: Workers’ Remittances (Million Us Dollars) Country Aug-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25R Jan-26 Cash 3,138.2 3,184.1 3,419.6 3,188.3 3,592.4 3,464.5 1 USA 267.3 269.0 301.4 277.0 301.7 294.7 2 U.K. 463.4 454.8 498.8 480.7 559.7 572.1 3 Saudi Arabia 736.7 751.0 837.7 753.0 813.1 739.6 4 U.A.E. 642.9 677.1 703.3 675.0 725.8 694.2 Dubai 436.7 510.9 553.4 567.0 565.4 544.7 Abu Dhabi 180.0 142.1 123.2 89.8 130.1 126.1 Sharjah 12.4 10.8 10.7 5.9 12.8 9.8 Others 13.8 13.3 16.0 12.4 17.5 13.5 5 Other GCC Countries 303.9 299.7 345.9 298.9 333.2 329.3 Bahrain 43.1 40.9 48.3 42.7 50.5 47.4 Kuwait…

Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes. Most market indicators are created by analyzing the number of companies that have reached new highs relative to the number that created new lows, also known as market breadth. FINANCIAL MARKET IN PAKISTAN Pakistan: Currency Rate As Per Open Market (Feb 26, 2026) Currency Symbol Buying Selling Australian Dollar AUD 197.4 201.05 Bahrain Dinar BHD 742.02 751.52 Canadian Dollar CAD 203.4 206.9 China Yuan CNY 38.25 39.3 Danish Krone DKK 43.32 43.72 Euro EUR 329.92 334.44 Hong Kong Dollar HKD…

Australian shares cross 9,200 level Australian shares crossed the 9,200 level for the first time on Thursday, lifted by strong gains in miners and healthcare stocks, as investors focused on upbeat corporate earnings rather than inflation jitters. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.5 percent to 9,171.80, as of 2345 GMT, after hitting a record high of 9,202.90 earlier in the session. Miners jumped 1.7 percent to a record high, tracking two-week high copper prices, which gained on the back of growth and demand optimism. Heavyweights BHP rose 3.2 percent to a fresh peak, while Rio Tinto rose around 3 percent.…

Stock Market Indexes Details Date Level Ch. This Week ch. Mon. ch. Ann. ch. YTD HANG SENG [+] 02/25/2026 26,717.50 0.48% 1.15% 3.48% 15.99% 3.48% BUX [+] 02/24/2026 124,714.69 -1.83% -0.81% 12.31% 43.95% 12.31% ICEX [+] 02/24/2026 2,211.13 -0.10% -0.58% 2.67% -6.54% 2.67% NIFTY [+] 02/24/2026 25,424.65 -1.12% -0.57% -2.37% 12.73% -2.37% JCI Jakarta [+] 02/25/2026 8,332.54 0.62% 0.73% -2.41% 26.50% -2.41% TA-35 [+] 02/24/2026 4,169.00 -1.75% -1.49% 15.70% 69.22% 15.70% ASE Amman [+] 02/25/2026 3,599.22 -0.16% -0.82% 0.94% 38.37% 0.94% KASE [+] 11/27/2025 6,849.29 0.31% 1.96% -1.37% 25.19% 0 KSW Kuwait [+] 02/24/2026 9,155.77 -0.86% -0.45% -3.11% 5.32% -3.05%…

CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] January 2026 2.4% 0.4% United Kingdom [+] January 2026 3.0% -0.4% Germany [+] January 2026 2.1% 0.1% France [+] December 2025 0.8% 0.8% Japan [+] January 2026 1.5% -0.1% Spain [+] December 2025 2.9% 2.9% Italy [+] March 2025 2.0% 1.2% Portugal [+] December 2025 2.2% 2.2% Greece [+] January 2026 2.5% -0.8% Ireland [+] December 2025 2.8% 2.8% Andorra [+] January 2026 2.6% -0.4% Armenia [+] April 2025 2.7% 2.5% Angola [+] January 2026 14.6% 0.7% Argentina [+] January 2026 32.4% 2.9% Austria [+] December 2025 3.8%…

India expected to overtake Germany Despite downturns and stagnation, Germany remains the world’s third largest economy for the third year running, according to a new study. But India is expected to jump ahead by the end of the decade. Although we’ve heard doom and gloom about Germany’s faltering economy of late, it’s still ranks among the world’s largest. With a gross domestic product (GDP) totalling around $5.1 trillion in 2025, Germany maintains its third place in the list of the world’s largest economies, according to a recent study by the German Economic Institute (IW). The US leads the ranking with…

West coast gateway ports hold ground The nation’s two busiest container ports posted double-digit declines in January cargo volumes, but industry leaders say the dip reflects comparison against historic highs rather than structural weakness—even as Supreme Court intervention and rapid-fire tariff policy shifts inject fresh uncertainty into trans-Pacific trade lanes. The Port of Long Beach moved 847,765 TEUs last month, down 11 percent year-over-year but still marking the facility’s second-busiest January on record. Sister port Los Angeles handled 812,000 TEUs, a 12 percent decline from the prior year’s elevated volumes. Both gateways are comparing against January 2025, when importers frontloaded…

Canada’s coal output drops 5pc mom in Nov Canada’s production of coal for all uses reached 3.33 million tonnes in November last year, down 5 percent on month but up 2.7 percent on year, according to the latest data published on February 24 by Statistics Canada. Bituminous coal – including coal for steelmaking and power generation – made up the majority of the output. Its volume reached 2.88 million tonnes in November, down 3.9 percent on month but up 1.4 percent on year. The agency doesn’t reveal production of other coal types, Mysteel Global notes. China and India spending more…

The transnational company Successful transnational companies see themselves as separate, non national entities. Most companies doing international business today are still organized as traditional multinationals. But the transformation into transnational companies has begun, and it is moving fast. The products or services may be the same, but the structure is fundamentally different. In a transnational company there is only one economic unit, the world. Selling, servicing, research, finance, marketing, pricing, and management are conducted in contemplation of the world market. One of America’s leading engineering companies, for instance, makes one critical part for al its forty-three plants worldwide in one…

Shariah-compliant banking grows steadily, expanding access, ethical finance, and innovative products nationwide According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Islamic banking industry in Pakistan maintained its robust growth momentum during the third quarter of 2025, further reinforcing its position within the financial landscape. Since its inception in the early 2000s, Islamic banking has seen significant expansion, operating under Shariah principles that prohibit interest (riba) and promote ethical financial practices. Islamic Banking In Pakistan: Profitability Ratios (%) Particulars Sep-24 Jun-25 Sep-25 Overall Banking Industry Profit before tax (PKR billion) 381.0 210.7 305.0 1207.0 ROA before tax 5.4 3.6 3.4…

Strong exports boost foreign exchange, balance of payments and economic stability nationwide. Experts in various economic reports have consistently highlighted that exports are vital for Pakistan’s economic progress and development, as they serve as a primary source of foreign exchange earnings. By increasing exports, the country can strengthen its balance of payments (BOP), which is essential for maintaining economic stability and sustaining growth. Pakistan Exports S.No. Commodities %Change for value in million Rupees inJanuary,2026 over December, 2025 January,2025 1 Readymade garments 21.60 10.17 2 Knitwear 14.99 -8.12 3 Bed wear 39.15 7.38 4 Basmati Rice 434.81 157.63 5 Rice others…

Pakistan: Advances Classified By Securities/ Borrowers (Outstanding Amount in Billion Rs.) Security/ Borrower January-2026P Foreign Banks Private Sector Banks Public Sector Banks Specialized Banks All Banks 1. Foreign Constituents – 0.4 0.3 – 0.7 2. Domestic Constituents 428.1 10,816.3 2,663.8 154.5 14,062.7 I. Government 374.6 796.1 301.9 – 1,472.6 II. Non-Financial Public Sector Enterprises (NFPSE) – 1,437.5 498.4 – 1,935.9 III. Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) – 389.3 40.9 – 430.2 IV. Private Sector (Business) 53.2 7,083.3 1,531.7 151.3 8,819.5 i. Gold Bullion, Gold, And Silver Ornaments, Precious Metals – 12.5 117.1 – 129.6 ii. Securities, Shares And Other Financial Instruments…

Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes. Most market indicators are created by analyzing the number of companies that have reached new highs relative to the number that created new lows, also known as market breadth. FINANCIAL MARKET IN PAKISTAN Pakistan: Currency Rate As Per Open Market (Feb 18 2026) Currency Symbol Buying Selling Australian Dollar AUD 196.35 201 Bahrain Dinar BHD 742.02 751.52 Canadian Dollar CAD 203.91 207.44 China Yuan CNY 38 39.85 Danish Krone DKK 43.32 43.72 Euro EUR 331.24 334.98 Hong Kong Dollar HKD…

Asia shares rise Asian stock pushed higher on Wednesday despite the renewed artificial intelligence worries gripping international markets, while oil prices were under pressure after Iran touted progress in nuclear negotiations with the United States. The New Zealand dollar sank after the central bank said monetary policy needs to remain accommodative for some time to support the economic recovery. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.93 percent to 57,090.14, poised to snap a three-day skid, while Australia’s S&P/ASX200 was up 0.5 percent. Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and South Korean were among markets closed for Lunar New Year holidays.…

Stock Market Indexes Details Date Level Ch. This Week ch. Mon. ch. Ann. ch. YTD EGX30 [+] 02/17/2026 51,809.69 0.61% -0.95% 19.52% 70.22% 23.86% OMX Tallinn [+] 02/17/2026 2,073.96 -0.26% -0.06% -0.26% 8.09% 1.06% SPX Fiji [+] 02/17/2026 9,813.90 -0.10% -0.10% 0.10% 8.52% -0.93% OMX25 [+] 02/16/2026 5,958.20 0.37% 0.37% 5.91% 26.51% 5.91% GSE Ghana [+] 02/16/2026 10,530.31 2.63% 2.63% 20.27% 96.78% 20.27% HANG SENG [+] 02/16/2026 26,705.94 -0.06% -0.06% 3.44% 18.06% 3.44% BUX [+] 02/16/2026 124,389.48 -2.03% -2.03% 12.02% 42.09% 12.02% ICEX [+] 02/16/2026 2,235.43 -0.31% -0.31% 3.79% -8.60% 3.79% NIFTY [+] 02/16/2026 25,682.75 0.83% 0.83% -1.38% 12.01% -1.38%…

CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] January 2026 2.4% 0.4% United Kingdom [+] December 2025 3.4% 3.3% Germany [+] January 2026 2.1% 0.1% France [+] December 2025 0.8% 0.8% Japan [+] December 2025 2.1% 2.1% Spain [+] December 2025 2.9% 2.9% Italy [+] March 2025 2.0% 1.2% Portugal [+] December 2025 2.2% 2.2% Greece [+] January 2026 2.5% -0.8% Ireland [+] December 2025 2.8% 2.8% Andorra [+] December 2025 2.7% 2.7% Armenia [+] April 2025 2.7% 2.5% Angola [+] January 2026 14.6% 0.7% Argentina [+] January 2026 32.4% 2.9% Austria [+] December 2025…

Japan’s economy avoids technical recession Japan’s economy grew 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the previous three months, narrowly avoiding a technical recession. While it was a reversal of the 0.7 percent contraction in the third quarter, the gross domestic product missed expectations of a 0.4 percent expansion by economists polled by Reuters. A technical recession is commonly defined as two consecutive quarters of contraction. On an annualized basis, output rose 0.2 percent, compared with forecasts of 1.6 percent, following a 2.3 percent decline in the previous quarter. Compared with a year earlier, fourth-quarter GDP expanded…

NATO and its Greenland defense plans NATO is to conduct a series of integrated exercises to test and exercise plans for the defense of the High North and Greenland. A keynote of the plans is the engagement of numerous NATO nations but also use of NATO command and control structures. British involvement in the plan was announced by British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the Munich Security Conference last week. The United Kingdom will deploy a Royal Navy carrier strike group (CSG) led by HMS Prince of Wales (R09) supported by Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon (D35), a frigate,…

Global sugar production Experts estimate for global sugar production is up by 1.3 million tons since their previous update. They now think that global sugar production will hit 186.7 million tons in 2025/26. The increase in production is mainly driven by improved output in China, Indonesia and the EU. They now expect China’s sugar production to reach 12 million tons, up from 11.7 million tons, as favourable weather in Guangxi and Yunnan has improved yields. However, mills are currently selling cane at a loss. While the government-set cane price continues to support farmer returns, weaker mill profitability could reduce future…

Eliminating cost centers Would the roof cave in if we stopped doing this work altogether? No matter how well a business prevents cost inflation, it will still have to cut costs. This is because businesses are like people, and people often get sick no matter how carefully they exercise, control their diet, and avoid substance abuse. There is thus always the need for cost cutting. To start cost cutting, management usually asks: “How can we make this operation more efficient?” it is the wrong question. The question should be: “Would the roof cave in if e stopped doing this work…

PRISM upgrades and branchless banking accelerate secure, efficient, and inclusive retail payment systems in Pakistan According to the latest State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) report, Banks and Microfinance Banks (MFBs) remain the backbone of the retail payments ecosystem, providing the core infrastructure for a wide range of transactions, including fund transfers and settlements, card-based payments, mobile and internet banking, cash management, cheque clearing, and the issuance of instruments such as pay orders and demand drafts. Complementing this formal banking network, Branchless Banking (BB) operators extend financial services through extensive agent and micro-merchant networks, enabling access in both urban areas and…

Addressing unemployment requires a strategy that promotes industrial growth, exports, investment, education and skill development According to the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s latest report on employment prospects for this year, the global unemployment rate is projected to remain at a historically low level of 4.9 per cent in 2026, while the total number of unemployed people is expected to reach 186 million. Around 284 million workers worldwide continue to live in extreme poverty—on less than $3 a day — and more than two billion workers remain engaged in informal employment. Looking beyond unemployment figures, the broader global jobs gap—capturing individuals…

Pakistan: Card-Based Transactions Q3-FY25 Q4-FY25 Q1-FY26P Details Volume in million Value in billion-Rs Volume in million Value in billion-Rs Volume in million Value in billion-Rs ATM Transactions ATMs only Cards – – – – – – Debit Cards 273.3 4,639.0 257.6 4,342.3 267.7 4,411.9 Credit Cards 0.2 3.0 0.2 3.5 1.1 19.1 Pre-Paid Cards 0.0 0.4 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.6 Social Welfare Cards 0.3 5.3 1.6 39.5 0.1 0.3 Total Transactions 273.8 4,647.7 259.5 4,385.8 268.9 4,431.9 POS Transactions Debit Cards 83.1 400.7 89.9 404.0 102.9 416.3 Credit Cards 24.0 187.9 26.4 197.2 28.8 260.9 Pre-Paid Cards 0.0 0.1 0.0…

Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes. Most market indicators are created by analyzing the number of companies that have reached new highs relative to the number that created new lows, also known as market breadth. FINANCIAL MARKET IN PAKISTAN Pakistan: Currency Rate As Per Open Market (Feb 06, 2026) Currency Symbol Buying Selling Australian Dollar AUD 193.25 197 Bahrain Dinar BHD 743.8 753.33 Canadian Dollar CAD 203.5 207.01 China Yuan CNY 38 40 Danish Krone DKK 43.32 43.72 Euro EUR 330.54 333.75 Hong Kong Dollar HKD…

Gulf stocks end lower Most Gulf stock markets ended mostly lower on Thursday, led by Saudi Arabia, as oil prices slid more than $2 a barrel after the United States and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman. Crude prices, a key driver for Gulf financial markets, tumbled 2.2 percent with Brent trading at $67.93 per barrel by 1300 GMT. The discussions between the two sides come as the U.S. builds up forces in the Middle East, and regional players seek to avoid a military confrontation that many fear could escalate into a wider war. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark stock index…

Stock Market Indexes Details Date Level Ch. This Week ch. Mon. ch. Ann. ch. YTD SPX Fiji [+] 02/02/2026 9,797.35 0.02% 0.02% -1.10% 7.38% -1.10% OMX25 [+] 02/02/2026 5,881.86 1.37% 1.37% 4.55% 28.69% 4.55% GSE Ghana [+] 01/30/2026 9,006.51 0.05% 2.87% 2.87% 72.28% 2.87% HANG SENG [+] 02/02/2026 26,775.57 -2.23% -2.23% 3.71% 32.39% 3.71% BUX [+] 02/02/2026 128,391.02 -0.34% -0.34% 15.62% 50.18% 15.62% ICEX [+] 02/02/2026 2,293.03 0.07% 0.07% 6.47% -7.03% 6.47% NIFTY [+] 02/02/2026 25,088.40 -0.92% -0.92% -3.66% 6.84% -3.66% JCI Jakarta [+] 02/02/2026 7,922.73 -4.88% -4.88% -7.21% 11.44% -7.21% TA-35 [+] 02/02/2026 4,049.32 1.14% 1.14% 12.38% 65.37% 12.38%…

CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] December 2025 2.7% 2.7% United Kingdom [+] December 2025 3.4% 3.3% Germany [+] December 2025 1.8% 1.8% France [+] December 2025 0.8% 0.8% Japan [+] December 2025 2.1% 2.1% Spain [+] December 2025 2.9% 2.9% Italy [+] March 2025 2.0% 1.2% Portugal [+] December 2025 2.2% 2.2% Greece [+] December 2025 2.6% 2.6% Ireland [+] December 2025 2.8% 2.8% Andorra [+] December 2025 2.7% 2.7% Armenia [+] April 2025 2.7% 2.5% Angola [+] December 2025 15.7% 15.7% Argentina [+] December 2025 31.6% 31.6% Austria [+] December 2025 3.8%…

China economic rebalancing China is paradoxical. Two incredibly different narratives can be correct at the same time: its economy is slowing sharply, and its exporters are becoming an even bigger competitive force. But this contradiction is not really a contradiction. A development model that helped turn China into the world’s second-largest economy – built on high investment, weak household consumption and powerful industrial policy – can hit its limits without disappearing overnight. As the old growth engine sputters, Beijing is leaning harder on exports and industrial upgrading to keep growth stable. For South Korea, that means the short-term problem is…

From Cosco bulker, US seizes $70k in unreported currency Officials of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized a large amount of unreported cash from a Chinese-owned bulker while it was in the port of Baltimore. While it is not a crime to have the cash aboard the ship, U.S. officials highlighted the reporting requirements while contending the captain of the ship had made the appropriate reports at other U.S. ports. The incident began simply enough with a routine inspection of the bulker Sheng Ning Hai (56,716 dwt) when it arrived in the Port of Baltimore on January 21.…

Japan deep-sea drilling ship extracts rare earth mud The deep-sea drilling vessel Chikyu, operated by the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), has successfully conducted a test excavation of rare earth–bearing mud from the deep ocean floor, the agency announced Monday. China controls the majority of rare earth production in the world, and increasingly uses these critical minerals as a diplomatic tool. This achievement represents a major step toward developing a domestic supply. The excavation was conducted at a depth of about 5,700 meters off Minami-Torishima, a remote island roughly 1,900 kilometers from mainland Tokyo. It was part…

In innovation, emphasize the big idea Innovative ideas are like frogs’ eggs: of a thousand hatched, only one or two survive to maturity. The innovative organization understands that innovation starts with an idea. Ideas are somewhat like babies – they are born small, immature, and shapeless. They are promise rather than fulfillment. In the innovative organization executives do not say, “This is a damn-fool idea.” Instead they ask, “What would be needed to make this embryonic, half-baked, foolish idea into something that makes sense, that is feasible, that is an opportunity for us?” But an innovative organization also knows that…

Industry posting massive 61.35pc year-on-year growth highest among sectors IMC posts 59pc increase in total sales reflecting sustained demand recovery, popularity Indus Motor Company Limited (IMC) in the development of the entire value chain of the local auto industry, has played a major role. In Pakistan, it is also proud to have contributed in poverty alleviation at the grass root level by nurturing localization. This, in turn, has directly created thousands of career opportunities and transferred technology to 53 vendors supplying parts. IMC is a joint venture between certain companies of House of Habib of Pakistan, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC),…

Pakistan: Exports, Imports And Balance Of Trade (Million US $) Period Exports (BOP) Growth Rate Imports (BOP) Growth Rate Balance of Trade Value Cumulative Value Cumulative a b Monthly Period to Period c d Monthly Period to Period a-c b-d Dec-24 3,107 16,319 11.4 7.7 4,891 27,902 19.0 9.8 -1,784 -11,583 Jan-25 3,008 19,327 -3.2 8.4 5,481 33,383 12.1 10.9 -2,473 -14,056 Feb-25 2,609 21,936 -13.3 7.7 5,050 38,433 -7.9 11.5 -2,441 -16,497 Mar-25 2,760 24,696 5.8 7.9 4,938 43,371 -2.2 11.0 -2,178 -18,675 Apr-25 2,606 27,302 -5.6 6.9 5,244 48,615 6.2 11.7 -2,638 -21,313 May-25 2,444 29,746 -6.2 4.2…

Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes. Most market indicators are created by analyzing the number of companies that have reached new highs relative to the number that created new lows, also known as market breadth. FINANCIAL MARKET IN PAKISTAN Pakistan: Currency Rate As Per Open Market ( Jan 23 2026) Currency Symbol Buying Selling Australian Dollar AUD 190.69 195.8 Bahrain Dinar BHD 743.95 753.95 Canadian Dollar CAD 202.31 205.8 China Yuan CNY 38.05 42.55 Danish Krone DKK 43.27 43.67 Euro EUR 329.39 333.39 Hong Kong Dollar…

China stocks mixed Chinese stock were mixed on Friday and looked set to end the week roughly flat, as heightened regulatory efforts to curb speculative trading tempered risk appetite. China’s blue-chip CSI300 Index dropped 0.4 percent by the lunch break, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.3 percent. Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng was up 0.3 percent. The CSI300 Index and the Hang Seng Index have both fallen 0.5 percent so far this week. Over the past week, Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges each took regulatory measures against hundreds of abnormal trading practices such price pumping and false orders. The…

Stock Market Indexes Details Date Level Ch. This Week ch. Mon. ch. Ann. ch. YTD OMX Riga [+] 01/23/2026 933.56 0.30% -0.12% 0.49% 6.49% 0.93% OMX Vilnius [+] 01/23/2026 1,413.53 0.75% -0.06% 7.12% 25.40% 6.11% LuxX [+] 01/22/2026 1,949.45 2.42% 3.50% 12.22% 45.51% 8.58% FBMKLCI [+] 01/22/2026 1,717.14 0.66% 0.26% 2.74% 8.15% 2.20% MSE Malta [+] 01/21/2026 3,803.99 0.03% 0.29% 2.14% 1.48% 0.69% SEMDEX [+] 03/28/2025 2,486.75 -1.59% -1.59% -1.70% 17.07% 0 IPC MEXBOL [+] 01/22/2026 68,347.98 0.46% 1.80% 5.51% 34.16% 6.19% MSE TOP-20 [+] 01/22/2026 54,846.66 -0.18% -0.03% 3.25% 5.91% 0.68% MONEX20 [+] 01/22/2026 18,568.49 0.33% 0.12% 0.51% 10.80%…

CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] December 2025 2.7% 2.7% United Kingdom [+] December 2025 3.4% 3.3% Bulgaria [+] December 2025 5.0% 5.0% Bolivia [+] December 2025 20.4% 20.4% Brazil [+] December 2025 3.9% 3.9% Belarus [+] December 2024 5.2% 0.6% Belize [+] October 2025 0.9% 0.6% Canada [+] December 2025 2.4% 2.4% Switzerland [+] December 2025 0.1% 0.1% Chile [+] December 2023 3.9% 3.9% China [+] November 2024 0.2% 0.3% Colombia [+] December 2025 5.1% 5.1% Costa Rica [+] September 2022 10.4% 8.4% Czechia [+] December 2025 2.1% 2.1% Denmark [+] December 2025…

Bangladesh: interim government lost in economic drift Bangladesh’s economy presently resembles a stalled engine at the edge of a cliff. It is sputtering, overheating, and showing no sign that anyone in the driver’s seat knows which lever to pull. This is not a partisan insult; it is an observable reality. One doesn’t need economists, think tanks, or glossy reports to understand it. That’s only need to walk into a kitchen, a factory gate, or a crowded bus to feel it. The interim government inherited an economy hollowed out by years of plunder, capital flight, and institutionalized corruption under Sheikh Hasina’s…

USCG icebreakers aid great lakes shipping The U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes is reporting a series of callouts in the past days as an Arctic Front crossed the Midwestern region of the United States and interrupted shipping. Some of the shipping is providing critical winter supplies of coal and fuel, while others were attempting to reach port to begin their winter lay up as the shipping season on the Lakes has come to an end. The local TV news station in Toledo, Ohio, WTOL News 11, reports ice coverage developed quickly on the Lakes and is now above average for…

Kazakhstan’s silver production drops Kazakhstan’s silver industry is shrinking even as prices soar. Production has now declined for a fifth straight year, underscoring a widening gap between market value and physical output. In 2024, 697.5 tons of refined silver were produced in Kazakhstan, the lowest figure since 2012. Over the year, production fell by 21.2 percent, reported the Energy Prom analytical website. Between January and November last year, the country produced 567.5 tons of refined silver, which is 11.1 percent less than in the same period of 2024. Exports tell a more complicated story. Silver exports declined by 9 percent…

Defining business purpose and mission: the customer Who is the customer? “Who is the customer?” is the first and the crucial question in defining business purpose and business mission. It is not an easy, let alone an obvious question. How it is being answered determines, in large measure, how the business defines itself. The consumer – that is, the ultimate user of a product or a service – is always a customer. Most business has at least two customers. Both have to buy if there is to be a sale. The manufactures of branded consumer goods always have two customers…

Area under rice cultivation enlarged to 3.90 million hectares reflecting growth of 7.29 According to the latest forecasts from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), world rice production in the 2025–2026 crop year is expected to reach almost 556.4 million tons, a significant rise as against to the previous crop year and setting a new record high. Because of large beginning stocks, total global rice supply is estimated at 767.2 million tons, the highest in history. In this overall scenario, India emerges as a key player. Its rice production is projected to stand 151–152 million tons, far exceeding…

On month-on-month basis, inflation declined in December 2025 across CPI, SPI and WPI Inflation is a complex economic phenomenon that has still extensive attention of the economists, policymakers and the central bankers from both developed and developing world. In Pakistan, it is also a chief subject of the macroeconomics and one of the principal concerns of the policymakers and the public. Statistics showed that our country experienced uneven growth pattern throughout its history. Statistics also showed that the average economic growth during last 45 years is approximately 5.5 percent. Unluckily high inflation rate is also considered as an ill for…

Gross Domestic Product Of Pakistan (at constant basic prices of 2015-16) (Rs. Million) S. No Sector/Industry 2021-22 2022-23 (F) 2023-24 (R) 2024-25 (P)   GDP Growth Rate (%) 6.18 -0.21 2.63 3.09 A Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (1 to 4) 8,778,647 8,975,069 9,549,814 9,693,677   1. Crops ( i+ii+iii) 3,083,439 3,047,425 3,378,267 3,342,394 i) Important Crops 1,681,708 1,689,304 1,977,855 1,717,073 ii) Other Crops 1,289,069 1,271,187 1,272,421 1,521,635 iii) Cotton Ginning 112,662 86,934 127,991 103,686 2. Livestock 5,387,611 5,587,106 5,831,984 6,004,248 3. Forestry 185,162 217,372 215,428 221,160 4. Fishing 122,435 123,166 124,135 125,875 B Industrial Activities ( 1 to 4 )…

Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes. Most market indicators are created by analyzing the number of companies that have reached new highs relative to the number that created new lows, also known as market breadth. FINANCIAL MARKET IN PAKISTAN Pakistan: Currency Rate As Per Open Market (Jan 07, 2026) Currency Symbol Buying Selling Australian Dollar AUD 188 192 Bahrain Dinar BHD 744 754 Canadian Dollar CAD 202 206 China Yuan CNY 39.58 39.98 Danish Krone DKK 43.72 44.12 Euro EUR 327.75 331.5 Hong Kong Dollar HKD…

Saudi shares lead Gulf gains The Saudi stock market led Gulf equities higher on Wednesday after the kingdom said it will open its capital market to all categories of foreign investors from next month, while traders awaited U.S. labour-market data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark stock index rose as much as 2.5 percent and ended 1.6 percent higher, its biggest intraday gain in more than three months, with most constituents rising. Finance, communication and consumer staples shares led advances, with heavyweight Al Rajhi Bank and Saudi National Bank rising 3.4 percent and 5.9 percent,…

Stock Market Indexes Details Date Level Ch. This Week ch. Mon. ch. Ann. ch. YTD JCI Jakarta [+] 12/30/2026 8,646.94 -3.23% -3.23% -3.23% 0 0 TA-35 [+] 01/06/2026 3,845.39 2.86% 4.06% 9.66% 56.54% 5.89% ASE Amman [+] 01/07/2026 3,564.03 -0.51% -1.32% 4.12% 39.01% -1.32% KASE [+] 11/27/2025 6,849.29 0.31% 1.96% -1.37% 25.19% 0 KSW Kuwait [+] 12/31/2026 9,498.31 0.63% 0.63% 0.63% 0 0 KSE Kyrgyz [+] 01/06/2026 6,304.21 0 0 -1.16% 54.74% 0 LSX Index [+] 01/06/2026 1,245.09 -0.65% -0.43% 0.28% 6.56% -0.16% OMX Riga [+] 12/30/2026 925.61 -0.70% -0.70% -0.70% 0.07% 0.07% OMX Vilnius [+] 12/30/2026 1,337.80 -2.27% -2.27%…

CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] November 2025 2.7% 2.7% United Kingdom [+] November 2025 3.2% 2.9% Germany [+] November 2025 2.3% 1.8% France [+] December 2025 0.8% 0.8% Japan [+] November 2025 2.9% 2.3% Spain [+] December 2025 2.9% 2.9% Italy [+] March 2025 2.0% 1.2% Portugal [+] November 2025 2.2% 2.1% Greece [+] November 2025 2.4% 2.3% Ireland [+] November 2025 3.2% 2.3% Andorra [+] November 2025 2.8% 2.7% Armenia [+] April 2025 2.7% 2.5% Angola [+] November 2025 16.6% 14.6% Argentina [+] November 2025 31.4% 27.9% Austria [+] November 2025 4.0%…

For a rough 2026, China’s economy is heading China’s macroeconomic outlook appears challenging heading into early 2026. Cyclical factors, such as expiring policy support and a high base, will weigh heavily on economic growth, while structural factors, including the housing recession, remain in play. The base case for 2026 is that growth will look quite weak in the early months, forcing Beijing to launch more pro-growth measures in the spring, which should help lift growth in the second quarter (Q2) and beyond. The Chinese economy experienced a mini-cycle over the past year or so. After seeing dire growth numbers in…

World maritime shipping in 2026 World maritime shipping in 2026 faces a capacity surplus in containers (fleet growing faster than trade), leading to weaker freight rates for carriers, while dry bulk might tighten due to low orders and new projects like Simandou. Key trends include ongoing geopolitical impacts (Red Sea, U.S. tariffs) increasing volatility, pressure for digitalization (AI, IoT), and a focus on sustainability, with potential for greater shipper leverage in containers and strong performance in sectors like crude tankers. Chevron sends 11 tankers to Venezuela A small fleet of ships booked by Chevron Corp. is sailing to Venezuela as…

2026: Brazil, Guyana, and Argentina support forecast crude oil growth International experts forecast that global crude oil production will increase by 0.8 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2026, with supply from Brazil, Guyana, and Argentina accounting for 0.4 million b/d of the expected global growth forecast in our December Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). Global crude oil production growth since 2023 has been driven by countries outside of OPEC+. In 2024, non-OPEC+ production increased by 1.1 million barrels per day (b/d); however, coordinated production cuts by OPEC+ producers offset production increases by countries outside the group, and global crude oil…

Legitimacy of the corporation Unless the power in the corporation can be organized on an accepted principle of legitimacy, it will disappear. No social can endure unless it is legitimate power. And no society can function unless it integrates the individual member. Unless the members of the industrial system are given the social status and function that key lack today, our society will disintegrate. The masses will not revolt; they will sink into lethargy; they will flee the responsibility of freedom, which without social meaning is nothing but a threat and a burden. We have only two alternatives; either to…

Youth bulge offers unique opportunity for economic prosperity social uplift innovation sustainable growth Pakistan According to a new United Nations report, the current world population of 7.6 billion is expected to reach 8.6 billion in 2030, 9.8 billion in 2050 and 11.2 billion in 2100. With roughly 83 million people being added to the world’s population yearly, the upward trend in population size is expected to continue, even assuming that fertility levels will continue to decline. The ministry of finance-government of Pakistan reported that rapid population growth poses significant issues to attaining socioeconomic development, mainly in developing countries like Pakistan.…

Karachi dust and poor air quality increase health risks, visibility problems and respiratory viral illnesses International researchers analyzed that the air pollution is contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any physical, chemical as well as biological agent that modifies the natural properties of the atmosphere. There are various sources of air pollution such as household combustion devices, motor vehicles, industrial facilities and forest fires. Pollutants of key public health concern include particulate matter, carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide. It is said that indoor and outdoor air pollution cause respiratory and other diseases and are significant…

Pakistan – Core Set of Inward Direct Investment Positions for End 2023(R) (Million US $) Country Total Inward direct investment positions Inward equity positions (net) Debt Instruments Gross Debt positions Inward debt positions (net; liabilities minus assets ) Debt Liabilities Debt Assets United Kingdom 4,655.8 4,478.6 177.2 172.7 4.5 Switzerland 2,544.2 2,452.8 91.4 87.3 4.2 Netherlands 1,535.0 1,295.5 239.5 237.7 1.8 United Arab Emirates 3,761.2 1,525.8 2,235.4 2,098.8 136.7 China 3,550.6 2,750.3 800.2 799.1 1.2 Cayman Islands 845.8 820.4 25.4 25.4 0.0 United States 1,866.7 1,658.0 208.7 208.4 0.3 Japan 690.1 650.3 39.9 39.1 0.8 Mauritius 1,073.7 895.3 178.3 178.3…

Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes. Most market indicators are created by analyzing the number of companies that have reached new highs relative to the number that created new lows, also known as market breadth. FINANCIAL MARKET IN PAKISTAN Pakistan: Currency Rate As Per Open Market (Dec 18, 2025) Currency Symbol Buying Selling Australian Dollar AUD 184.05 188.05 Bahrain Dinar BHD 743.55 753.55 Canadian Dollar CAD 202.25 205 China Yuan CNY 39.39 39.79 Danish Krone DKK 43.81 44.21 Euro EUR 330.05 333.05 Hong Kong Dollar HKD…

Global stock market capitalization The global stock market capitalization is massive and growing, projected to hit around $137 trillion in 2025, with the U.S. leading significantly, followed by massive markets in China, Japan, Europe (like Germany, UK), and India. Key statistics show the U.S. holds the largest share, while growth rates fluctuate, influenced by economic events like the COVID-19 pandemic, with overall trends indicating a rise in total market value for listed companies globally, measured by value or as a percentage of GDP. Total Global Cap: Approaching or exceeding $130-$140 trillion (USD). Leading Countries (by Market Cap): United States (largest),…

Stock Market Indexes Details Date Level Ch. This Week ch. Mon. ch. Ann. ch. YTD CROBEX [+] 12/16/2025 3,822.45 -0.36% -0.32% 1.19% 19.64% 19.78% CSE [+] 12/16/2025 273.70 -0.32% -0.65% -3.04% 28.02% 27.87% PX [+] 12/16/2025 2,594.49 0.44% 0.99% 4.58% 48.06% 47.40% OMXC20 [+] 12/16/2025 1,561.18 -1.06% -2.27% 2.38% -35.39% -25.74% EGX30 [+] 12/16/2025 42,002.37 -0.72% -0.15% 1.92% 36.37% 41.23% OMX Tallinn [+] 12/16/2025 1,992.68 -0.09% 0.47% 4.15% 14.31% 14.98% SPX Fiji [+] 12/16/2025 9,767.13 0.03% 0.00% 0.86% 8.42% 5.60% OMX25 [+] 12/16/2025 5,520.15 -0.10% 0.29% 1.09% 27.19% 27.90% GSE Ghana [+] 12/15/2025 8,678.04 -0.01% -0.01% 3.16% 83.33% 77.52% HANG…

CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] September 2025 3.0% 2.9% United Kingdom [+] October 2025 3.6% 3.1% Germany [+] November 2025 2.3% 1.8% France [+] November 2025 0.9% 0.8% Japan [+] October 2025 3.0% 1.9% Spain [+] November 2025 3.0% 2.6% Italy [+] March 2025 2.0% 1.2% Portugal [+] November 2025 2.2% 2.1% Greece [+] November 2025 2.4% 2.3% Ireland [+] November 2025 3.2% 2.3% Andorra [+] November 2025 2.8% 2.7% Armenia [+] April 2025 2.7% 2.5% Angola [+] November 2025 16.6% 14.6% Argentina [+] November 2025 31.4% 27.9% Austria [+] October 2025 4.0%…

Malaysia’s economy seen on firmer footing Malaysia’s economy is now on a firmer trajectory towards more stable growth, underpinned by challenging structural reforms such as subsidy targeting, according to analysts. Despite operating in an uncertain global environment, stable inflation, a controlled fiscal deficit and supportive monetary policy have combined to create what analysts describe as a robust economic shield for the domestic economy. TA Securities projects that Malaysia’s gross domestic product will expand between 4.3 percent and 4.7 percent in 2026, driven by steady private consumption, continued cash assistance and favourable monetary conditions. The firm noted that while external uncertainty…

One event. world of maritime. this Feb, Copenhagen is the place to be The highly anticipated World Maritime Forum 2026 is set to become one of the most influential gatherings in the global shipping and ocean-tech community. Scheduled to take place at the exceptional Bella Sky Convention Center in Copenhagen, the event is poised to deliver a world-class experience that blends strategic insight, innovation, and high-level networking. Appropriately dubbed “One Event. World Of Maritime,” the forum captures the full scope of the industry’s current challenges and future opportunities. Bringing together 800 attendees, 50 international exhibitors, and an impressive lineup of…

EIA forecasts U.S. crude oil production will decrease slightly in 2026 In latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, experts forecast U.S. crude oil production will average 13.5 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2026, about 100,000 b/d less than in 2025. This forecast decline in production follows four years of rising crude oil output. Production increased by 0.3 million b/d in 2024 and by 0.4 million b/d in 2025, mostly because of increased output in the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico. In 2026, experts forecast modest production increases in Alaska, the Federal Gulf of America, and the Permian will be…

Management and economic development It can be said that there are no “underdeveloped countries.” There are only “under managed” ones. Management creates economic and social development. Economic and social development is the result of management. It can be said, without too much oversimplification, that there are no “under developed countries.” There are only “under managed” ones. Japan a hundred and forty years ago was an underdeveloped country by every material measurement. But it very quickly produced management of great competence, indeed, of excellence. This means that management is the prime mover and that development is a consequence. All our experience…

Pakistan can support growth and meet obligations through fiscal prudence, macro stability, and pro-growth policies According to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Pakistan’s scheduled external debt repayments for the next 12 months stand at $31.69 billion, on the maturity profile of external debt obligations as of October 2025. Experts recorded that the Pakistan’s economy enlarged by 3.0 percent in FY2025, but cautioned that growth is probable to remain the same in the next fiscal year because of the impacts of the recent floods. Pakistan: Gross External Debt and Liabilities Position (Million US$) Gross External…

UAE hotels welcomed millions of guests, increased occupancy, revenue, and room inventory across the country In the first nine months of 2025, the experts showed that the UAE’s hospitality sector continued its strong upward trajectory, with hotels welcoming 23.27 million guests – up 4.9 percent as against to the same period in 2024 – resulting in greater than 79.3 million hotel room nights booked. No doubt, the UAE ranked among the world’s top 7.0 destinations for international tourist spending. Hotel revenues for the first nine months of the year saw a notable rise of 7.2 percent, surpassing AED35.9 billion ($9.78…

Real GDP Growth In The GCC Economies (%) Details 2022 2023 2024 2025f 2026f GCC 7.1 1.3 2.2 3.6 4.3 UAE 7.5 4.3 4.0 4.9 5.3 Saudi Arabia 7.5 0.5 2.0 3.6 3.9 Qatar 4.2 1.4 2.4 2.4 5.6 Kuwait 5.9 -3.6 -2.8 1.9 3.1 Oman 8.0 1.2 1.7 2.3 3.6 Bahrain 6.2 3.9 2.8 2.8 3.0 UAE CPI Inflation (Y-o-Y, %) Details Weights Q3 – 2024 Q4 – 2024 Q1 – 2025 Q2 – 2025 All Items 100.0 1.5 1.0 1.4 0.6 Housing, water, electricity, and gas 35.1 3.2 3.5 3.9 4.1 Transportation 12.7 -3.7 -7.8 -3.3 -9.5 Food…

Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes. Most market indicators are created by analyzing the number of companies that have reached new highs relative to the number that created new lows, also known as market breadth. FINANCIAL MARKET IN PAKISTAN Pakistan: Currency Rate As Per Open Market (Dec 05, 2025) Currency Symbol Buying Selling Australian Dollar AUD 184.5 188.5 Bahrain Dinar BHD 744.5 754.5 Canadian Dollar CAD 200.05 204.75 China Yuan CNY 39.26 39.66 Danish Krone DKK 43.17 43.57 Euro EUR 327.5 330.5 Hong Kong Dollar HKD…

Major Gulf markets gain on oil Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Thursday, supported by climbing oil prices and anticipation of next week’s U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, as investors look to upcoming data for clearer signals on the central bank’s interest rate path. Oil prices firmed after Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s oil infrastructure signalled potential supply constraints, and stalled peace talks tempered expectations of a deal restoring Russian oil flows to global markets, though weak fundamentals kept gains limited. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index gained 0.5 percent, with Saudi Arabian Mining Company climbing 1 percent while…

STOCK MARKET INDEXES Details Date Level Ch. This Week ch. Mon. ch. Ann. ch. YTD ASE Amman [+] 12/03/2025 3,425.00 -0.03% 0.06% 3.07% 40.95% 37.62% KASE [+] 11/27/2025 6,849.29 0.31% 1.96% -1.37% 25.19% 22.79% KSW Kuwait [+] 12/02/2025 9,370.92 -0.08% -0.61% -1.98% 20.63% 19.55% KSE Kyrgyz [+] 12/02/2025 6,378.16 0 0 -3.07% 60.26% 56.56% LSX Index [+] 12/01/2025 1,209.76 -0.14% -0.14% -6.36% 6.34% 5.19% OMX Riga [+] 12/03/2025 928.98 0.07% 0.50% 1.89% 6.32% 6.87% OMX Vilnius [+] 12/03/2025 1,285.57 -0.10% 0.49% 1.81% 23.74% 20.66% LuxX [+] 12/02/2025 1,727.22 -0.58% -1.35% 1.14% 29.39% 32.46% FBMKLCI [+] 12/02/2025 1,630.60 0.37% 1.63% 1.33%…

CPI COUNTRIES Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] September 2025 3.0% 2.9% United Kingdom [+] October 2025 3.6% 3.1% Germany [+] October 2025 2.3% 2.1% France [+] November 2025 0.9% 0.8% Japan [+] October 2025 3.0% 1.9% Spain [+] November 2025 3.0% 2.6% Italy [+] March 2025 2.0% 1.2% Portugal [+] October 2025 2.3% 2.4% Greece [+] October 2025 2.0% 2.3% Ireland [+] October 2025 2.9% 2.4% Andorra [+] October 2025 2.7% 2.3% Armenia [+] April 2025 2.7% 2.5% Angola [+] October 2025 17.4% 13.7% Argentina [+] October 2025 31.3% 24.8% Austria [+] October 2025 4.0%…

Malaysia leads Southeast Asia Malaysia is now the fastest-growing digital economy in Southeast Asia with a year-on-year increase of 19 percent, and on track to reach $39 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) this year, according to the 10th edition of the e-Conomy SEA Report 2025. The report, released by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company, noted Malaysia’s e-commerce continues to expand at a healthy pace, making up the biggest driver of the country’s digital economy and reaching $20 billion by 2025. The sector has grown 21 percent year-on-year in GMV, the second-fastest rate in Southeast Asia (SEA). This was…

Methanol gains momentum as marine fuel As the global shipping industry navigates the complex path toward decarbonization, methanol is emerging as a practical alternative fuel option, supported by growing investment and established infrastructure. However, significant economic and supply barriers remain before the fuel can achieve widespread adoption, according to a new analysis from classification society DNV. The maritime sector’s interest in methanol is reflected in concrete numbers: over 450 methanol-capable vessels are currently in operation or on order, with technical solutions now available for all major ship types. Modern dual-fuel engine designs have accumulated more than 600,000 operating hours on…

Harmonize the immediate long-range future A manager must, so to speak, keep his nose to the grindstone while lifting his eyes to the hills-quite an acrobat feat. A manager has two specific tasks. The first is creation of a true whole that is larger than the sum of its parts, a productive a more than the sum of the resources put into it. The second specific task of the manager is to harmonize in every decision and actions the requirements of the immediate and of the long-range future. A manager cannot sacrifice either without endangering the enterprise. If a manager…

Overseas workers’ remittances rose 8.41pc, reaching $9.536 billion during July–September FY2026 According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the overseas workers’ remittances witnessed a rise of 8.41 percent during the first quarter (July-September) of FY2026. Remittance is a method of money transfer that can be sent through wire transfer, draft, cheque, or e-payment mode. These remittances can be utilized for making payments in the form of invoice orders or other kinds. Precisely, the terminology designates the transfer by the person working in one country to his/her family residing in another country. SBP mentioned an inflow of $9.536 billion was…

October 2025 CPI remained 5-6pc despite flood-related disruptions and pressure on essential commodities Global growth is projected at 3.3 percent both in 2025 and 2026, below the historical (2000–19) average of 3.7 percent. The forecast for 2025 is broadly unchanged from that in the October 2024 World Economic Outlook (WEO), primarily on account of an upward revision in the United States offsetting downward revisions in other major economies. Global headline inflation is expected to decline to 4.2 percent in 2025 and to 3.5 percent in 2026, converging back to target earlier in advanced economies than in emerging market and developing…

Student enrolment increased in primary, middle, secondary, higher secondary, degree colleges, technical institutions According to the Population and Housing Census, 2023, Pakistan’s literacy rate stands at 60.65 percent. The male literacy rate is higher at 68.0 percent, as against to 52.84 percent for females. A significant contribution of the census was the inclusion of the literacy rate of transgender, which stands at 40.15 percent. The literacy rate in urban areas is substantially higher than the national average, registered at 74.09 percent, as against to 51.56 percent in rural areas. This highlights the continued challenge of the urban-rural divide in access…

Pakistan aims GDP growth 4.2–5.7pc, increasing national economy, exports and remittances over three years According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the global GDP growth is projected to slow from 3.3 percent in 2024 to 3.2 percent in 2025 and 2.9 percent in 2026, as higher tariffs and ongoing policy uncertainty slow down investment and trade. Statistics showed that in the United States, growth is projected to decline sharply from 2.8 percent in 2024 to 1.8 percent in 2025 and 1.5 percent in 2026 owing to higher tariff rates, moderating net immigration and reductions in the federal…

Improved healthcare infrastructure and expanded programs strengthen service delivery and support economic growth nationwide International experts recorded that the global health sector is a critical and transformative industry that includes both public and private entities offering health services, but it is also a major engine for job creation. Major trends like technological advancements and shifting patient needs are driving its evolution, while investments in the sector create direct and indirect career opportunities in areas like pharmaceuticals and digital health. Ensuring adequate funding is crucial for strengthening health systems, enhancing service delivery, and creating career opportunities to support economic growth and…

Modern cameras and digital monitoring aim to curb accidents, promotes transparency, improve safety and streamline traffic flow Traffic e-ticketing systems are widely used around the world to issue fines automatically using cameras and sensors. Their purpose is to improve efficiency, limit corruption, and deliver digital challans to violators through mail, SMS, or online platforms. Similar systems are being adopted in Pakistan, including Karachi, where the Sindh Police rolled out a new faceless e-challan system in October 2025. The initiative is designed to modernize traffic enforcement in the city and minimize direct contact between traffic police and drivers. To ensure a…

Pakistan experienced extreme heat, unpredictable rainfall, and catastrophic floods driven by increasing climate change impacts Pakistan, a country with over a quarter billion people, is one that is extremely vulnerable to climate change. Pakistan, with 25 percent of its population living in poverty, contributes just 1 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Nevertheless, it experiences increasingly frequent heatwaves, droughts, and catastrophic floods driven by the changing climate. In the economic survey FY2025, it was recorded that the year 2024 witnessed severe climate phenomena in our country, characterized through extreme heat, unpredictable rainfall, and regional disparities, highlighting the increasing effects of…

Listed banks earned Rs170 billion profit in 3Q2025, marking 8pc year-on-year growth According to Economic Survey of FY2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) continued to operate within its regulatory and supervisory ambit during FY 2025 to create a conducive and thriving environment for the banking industry. It is recorded that the banking sector of the country showed a steady performance that is reflected in the major financial soundness indicators related to capital adequacy, earnings, and asset quality. Assets base of the sector grew by 15.8 percent year on year (YoY) in FY2024 to reach Rs 53.7 trillion by close…

Quantum Index Of Selected Large-Scale Manufacturing Items* (YOY Growth) (Base Year: 2015-16) (P) S. No. Descriptions of Items Weight Adjusted Weight August 2024 2025 A Manufacturing of Food 10.69 13.64 1.19 8.06 1. Sugar, Bakery Products and Chocolate 3.43 4.37 0.00 0.00 2. Cooking Oil 1.48 1.88 -0.02 13.16 3. Vegetable Ghee 1.38 1.75 -4.76 2.82 4. Wheat and Rice Milling 3.66 4.67 4.76 9.19 5. Starch & Its Products 0.27 0.35 -0.51 0.53 6. Tea Blended 0.48 0.62 -14.53 -11.87 B Manufacturing of Beverages 3.84 4.91 -5.87 7.23 1. Soft Drinks and Mineral Waters 1.63 2.08 0.38 -3.68 2.…

Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes. Most market indicators are created by analyzing the number of companies that have reached new highs relative to the number that created new lows, also known as market breadth. FINANCIAL MARKET IN PAKISTAN Pakistan: Currency Rate As Per Open Market (as on Nov 13, 2025) Currency Symbol Buying Selling Australian Dollar AUD 185.6 190.6 Bahrain Dinar BHD 747.1 754.6 Canadian Dollar CAD 205.75 212.75 China Yuan CNY 39 39.4 Danish Krone DKK 43 43.4 Euro EUR 332.1 335.6 Hong Kong…

Shanghai stock benchmark hits China stock edged up on Thursday, led by gains in new energy sector shares, while investors awaited key economic data due on Friday. The Shanghai Composite index was up 0.7 percent at 4,029.50 to its highest since 2015 and ended a two-day decline. China’s blue-chip CSI300 index climbed 1.2 percent. Leading gains, the CSI New Energy Vehicle Index surged 6.2 percent to a three-year high, and the New Energy Index rallied 4.7 percent in its biggest single-day gain in two weeks. Japan’s Nikkei drops 2pc Japan’s Nikkei share average fell by as much as 2 percent…

Stock Market Indexes Details Date Level Ch. This Week ch. Mon. ch. Ann. ch. YTD LSX Index [+] 11/12/2025 1,312.16 3.29% 2.09% -0.52% 18.74% 14.09% OMX Riga [+] 11/13/2025 921.36 -0.02% 0.55% 1.02% 5.79% 5.99% OMX Vilnius [+] 11/13/2025 1,270.76 0.04% 0.64% 0.68% 22.13% 19.27% LuxX [+] 11/12/2025 1,676.33 0.93% 1.82% -0.94% 24.00% 28.56% FBMKLCI [+] 11/12/2025 1,631.61 -0.20% 0.77% 0.58% 1.44% -0.65% MSE Malta [+] 11/11/2025 3,781.10 0.29% 0.12% 1.21% -1.18% 0.38% SEMDEX [+] 03/28/2025 2,486.75 -1.59% -1.59% -1.70% 17.07% 3.71% IPC MEXBOL [+] 11/12/2025 63,190.66 -1.76% -0.29% 4.33% 23.67% 27.53% MSE TOP-20 [+] 11/12/2025 50,998.15 0.08% 3.81% 2.90%…

CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] September 2025 3.0% 2.9% United Kingdom [+] September 2025 3.8% 2.7% Argentina [+] September 2025 31.8% 22.0% Austria [+] September 2025 4.0% 2.7% Australia [+] September 2025 3.2% 3.0% Belgium [+] October 2025 2.0% 1.4% Bulgaria [+] April 2025 3.5% 1.9% Bolivia [+] October 2025 22.2% 19.2% Brazil [+] October 2025 4.5% 3.7% Belarus [+] December 2024 5.2% 0.6% Belize [+] September 2025 0.6% 0.4% Canada [+] September 2025 2.4% 2.3% Switzerland [+] October 2025 0.1% 0.3% Chile [+] December 2023 3.9% 3.9% China [+] November 2024 0.2%…

Indonesia in statistics Real GDP is projected to grow by 4.7 percent in 2025 and 4.8 percent in 2026. Low inflation and easing financial conditions will spur private consumption and investment. However, uncertainty about domestic fiscal policy will temper these gains, while export growth is expected to slow amid global trade tensions. Inflation is projected to pick up to 2.3 percent in 2025 and 3 percent in 2026, as the recent depreciation of the currency gradually feeds into domestic prices. The current account deficit is expected to widen modestly, but a further decline in commodity prices could exacerbate this by…

Global marine vessels market International experts provided a global forecast for the marine vessels market from 2025 to 2034. The market value in 2024 was $112.3 BN, projected to grow to $155.4 BN by 2034. The Commercial Vessel segment held a market size of $81.9 BN in 2024. The U.S. market size was $12.7 BN in 2024. The report forecasts a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.4 percent between 2025 and 2034. Ports around the world are decarbonizing? Did you know that 80 percent of international trade and the goods we use in our everyday lives travel by sea…