Author: S. Kamal Hayder Kazmi

International experts recorded that the worldwide economy is navigating growing challenges, including policy unrest, protectionism, and fiscal pressures, which are weighing on growth. While financial markets face risks from rising borrowing costs and geopolitical tensions, opportunities through trade reforms, structural adjustments and advancements in technology still exist. According to the October 2025 World Economic Outlook, IMF predicted that worldwide GDP growth slowed from 3.3 percent in 2024, to 3.2 percent in 2025 and it will slow further to 3.1 percent in 2026. Advanced economies are projected to grow at 1.5 percent and emerging market and developing economies at just above…

Analyzing Consumption Patterns, Rising Imports, and the Impact of Geopolitical Risks As per the government of Pakistan report, during July-March FY 2025, total sectoral consumption of petroleum products reached at 13.17 million metric tons (MMT), registering a year-on-year rise of 7.04 percent as against to 12.30 MMT during the corresponding period of FY 2024. The data reflects varied consumption trends across dissimilar economic sectors, shaped by changes in industrial activity, power generation needs, transportation demand, and operational dynamics in public and overseas segments. The transport sector, which remains the dominant consumer, stood a 7.99 percent rise in consumption, rising from…

Insurance Association Of Pakistan Proposes Year 2025 2026 2027 2028 Life 0.900 1.1 billion 1.3 billion 1.5 billion Non-Life 0.625 0.750 billion 0.875 billion 1.0 billion Local Investor’s Portfolio Investment (Lipi) Including Insurance Companies During July-March FY2025 Details Gross Buy(Rs million) Gross Sell(Rs million) Net Buy / (Sell)(Rs million) Net Buy / (Sell)($ million) Individuals 5,007,443.25 -4,996,931.79 10,511.46 37.68 Companies 278,269.36 -263,192.69 15,076.66 54.25 Banks / DFI 265,403.71 -186,906.41 78,497.29 280.71 NBFCs 4,056.39 -3,899.31 157.08 0.56 Mutual Funds 485,810.06 -518,408.58 -32,598.52 -115.81 Other Organization 61,260.51 -63,595.66 -2,335.15 -8.41 Broker Proprietary Trading 826,141.29 -830,453.85 -4,312.56 -15.44 Insurance Companies 94,885.57 -92,549.78 2,335.79…

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 (Apr 23, 2026) Currency Symbol Buying Selling Australian Dollar AUD 197.75 203.7 Bahrain Dinar BHD 726.65 737.55 Canadian Dollar CAD 202.85 207.75 China Yuan CNY 38.65 39.25 Danish Krone DKK 43.25 43.65 Euro EUR 326.37 331.85 Hong Kong Dollar HKD…

Indian shares fall Financials and automakers dragged Indian shares down on Thursday, as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel after Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz and peace talks showed no sign of resuming. The Nifty 50 lost 0.84 percent to 24,173.05, while the BSE Sensex shed 1.09 percent to 77,664. Brent crude rose for a fourth straight session to trade above $103 a barrel as uncertainty over Middle East peace talks lingered. Other Asian markets fell 0.4 percent. HSBC downgraded Indian equities to “underweight” from “neutral” on Thursday, citing the impact of high energy prices on…

Stock Market Indexes Details Date Level Ch. This Week ch. Mon. ch. Ann. ch. YTD HANG SENG [+] 04/20/2026 26,361.07 0.77% 0.77% 4.29% 23.21% 2.10% BUX [+] 04/20/2026 136,386.25 -1.75% -1.75% 11.69% 56.65% 22.82% ICEX [+] 04/20/2026 2,094.73 -0.24% -0.24% 4.42% 3.53% -2.74% NIFTY [+] 04/20/2026 24,364.85 0.05% 0.05% 5.41% 2.15% -6.44% JCI Jakarta [+] 04/20/2026 7,594.11 -0.52% -0.52% 6.86% 17.95% -11.05% TA-35 [+] 04/20/2026 4,429.47 0.53% 0.53% 2.68% 77.85% 22.93% ASE Amman [+] 04/20/2026 3,818.40 0.39% 0.39% 3.42% 51.32% 7.08% KASE [+] 11/27/2025 6,849.29 0.31% 1.96% -1.37% 25.19% 0 KSW Kuwait [+] 04/20/2026 9,469.45 -0.54% -0.54% 4.72% 12.37% 0.27%…

CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] March 2026 3.3% 1.9% United Kingdom [+] February 2026 3.0% 0% Germany [+] March 2026 2.7% 1.5% France [+] December 2025 0.8% 0.8% Japan [+] February 2026 1.3% -0.7% Spain [+] March 2026 3.4% 1.1% Italy [+] March 2025 2.0% 1.2% Portugal [+] December 2025 2.2% 2.2% Greece [+] March 2026 3.9% 1.9% Ireland [+] December 2025 2.8% 2.8% Andorra [+] March 2026 4.1% 2.2% Armenia [+] April 2025 2.7% 2.5% Angola [+] March 2026 12.4% 1.8% Argentina [+] February 2026 33.1% 5.9% Austria [+] December 2025 3.8%…

Malaysia’s economy grew 5.3pc yr/yr in Q1 Malaysia’s economy grew 5.3 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, official advance estimates showed on Friday, ​moderating from its pace at the end of 2025 as slowed in some key sectors. In the final quarter of 2025, gross domestic product had expanded by 6.3 percent, the fastest pace in three years, driven by ​higher domestic demand, exports and investments. The rise in the ​January-to-March period was driven by sustained growth in the manufacturing, ⁠services and construction sectors, though momentum has slowed compared to ​the previous quarter, the statistics department said…

Shipping interests call for unity As delegates head to London for MEPC 84 and the next round of talks on the Net Zero Framework, shipping industry heavyweights are lining up to endorse the universal authority of the IMO and the value of a single global rulebook – but as ever, opinions vary on the climate regulations at issue. The main shipowners associations – ICS, BIMCO, CLIA, Intercargo, WSC and Intertanko – say that they remain committed to the NZF, offering both input and support; the world’s top three flag registries – which represent half of all global tonnage – are…

OGDC oil production crosses 40,000 barrels per day Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has increased its oil production to over 40,000 barrels per day for the first time in more than six and a half years, according to a statement issued by the company. The milestone follows a period of declining output from mature fields, with the company attributing the increase to technical interventions, improved reservoir management and coordination between operational and support teams. The company said the achievement reflects efforts to stabilise and enhance production levels through operational improvements and better resource management. Industry analysts view the…

Controls, control, and management The probability of an event’s being meaningful is a much more important datum than the event itself. We are rapidly acquiring great capacity to design controls in business and in other social institutions, based on a great improvement in techniques, especially the ability to process and analyze large masses of data very fast. What does this mean for “control”? Especially, what are the requirements for these greatly improved controls to give better control to management? For, in the task of a manager, controls are purely a means to an end; the end is control. If we…

International experts recorded that the worldwide aviation sector is experiencing a, rapid recovery and growth phase, with 2026 projections explaining record revenues of over $40 billion and high passenger traffic. This sector supports 3.9 percent of global GDP ($4.1 trillion) and 86.5 million career opportunities. Approximately 10 to 15 million passengers travel by airplane daily, based on estimates of around 100,000 to 115,000 daily flights worldwide. With global air traffic reaching 5 billion passengers yearly in 2024, this number includes passengers on commercial, cargo, and private aircraft. This sector related statistics showed (daily passenger cancellation numbers fluctuate) roughly 1 to…

In 2026 the Global economic growth in 2026 is projected at approximately 3.3 percent, slightly higher than the 3.2 percent forecast in the October 2025 IMF World Economic Outlook, reflecting ongoing resilience. The growth outlook for 2027 is also expected to be about 3.2 percent. This positive revision is supported by increased investment in technology, accommodative monetary and fiscal policies, and the adaptability of the private sector, which have offset some trade policy uncertainties. Advanced economies such as the United States and the European Union are forecasted to expand by about 2.2 percent and 1.7 percent, respectively, while emerging markets…

PSL: Most Individual Appearances (As of 22 February 2026) Rank Player Team(s) Years active Appearances Runs Wkts 1 Imad Wasim IU, KK, 2016–present 101 1,293 77 2 Babar Azam PZ, KK, IU 2016–present 100 3,792 – 3 Fakhar Zaman LQ 2017–present 97 2,964 2 4 Rilee Rossouw QG, MS 2017–present 95 2,287 – 5 Shadab Khan IU 2017–present 94 1,413 105 6 Mohammad Rizwan MS, KK, LQ 2016–present 93 2,770 – 7 Shoaib Malik KK, MS, PZ, QG 2016–2025 93 2,350 17 8 Hasan Ali KK, IU, PZ 2016–present 92 309 125 9 Asif Ali LQ, IU, PZ 2018–present 91…

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 (Apr 01 2026) Currency Symbol Buying Selling Australian Dollar AUD 189.97 197 Bahrain Dinar BHD 732 743.15 Canadian Dollar CAD 198.38 204.15 China Yuan CNY 36.65 37.6 Danish Krone DKK 43.25 43.65 Euro EUR 322.13 329.51 Hong Kong Dollar HKD…

A short review: global stock exchange investments in tension As of March-April 2026, international experts recorded that the Israel-US war on Iran has caused significant volatility in worldwide stock markets, leading to an estimated $3.2 trillion loss in worldwide equity value within 96 hours of the conflict’s start. The war triggered sharp sell-offs, mainly in Middle Eastern markets like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The conflict caused an immediate $3.2 trillion loss in global equity value, driven by a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Statistics show that UAE stock markets (Dubai and Abu Dhabi) lost almost $1.2 billion in value…

Stock Market Indexes Details Date Level Ch. This Week ch. Mon. ch. Ann. ch. YTD CROBEX [+] 03/25/2026 3,901.57 1.01% -0.64% -3.77% 16.83% 2.06% CSE [+] 03/24/2026 263.71 -0.74% 0.33% -8.56% 15.66% -4.31% PX [+] 03/25/2026 2,537.85 1.62% -0.09% -5.36% 19.92% -5.03% OMXC20 [+] 03/25/2026 1,369.15 0.22% 0.70% -3.74% -27.12% -15.21% EGX30 [+] 03/25/2026 47,464.96 1.14% -0.31% -3.16% 49.44% 13.47% OMX Tallinn [+] 03/25/2026 2,066.96 0.06% -0.15% -1.15% 13.02% 0.72% SPX Fiji [+] 03/25/2026 9,743.32 0 0.24% -0.72% 6.82% -1.65% OMX25 [+] 03/25/2026 5,930.66 1.31% 1.60% -3.37% 25.53% 5.42% GSE Ghana [+] 03/24/2026 15,316.66 -2.39% -2.39% 29.74% 150.02% 74.94% HANG…

CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] February 2026 2.4% 0.8% United Kingdom [+] February 2026 3.0% 0% Germany [+] February 2026 1.9% 0.3% France [+] December 2025 0.8% 0.8% Japan [+] February 2026 1.3% -0.7% Spain [+] February 2026 2.3% 0% Italy [+] March 2025 2.0% 1.2% Portugal [+] December 2025 2.2% 2.2% Greece [+] February 2026 2.7% -0.7% Ireland [+] December 2025 2.8% 2.8% Andorra [+] February 2026 3.1% 0.1% Armenia [+] April 2025 2.7% 2.5% Angola [+] February 2026 13.4% 1.2% Argentina [+] February 2026 33.1% 5.9% Austria [+] December 2025 3.8%…

Indian economy: war situation in gulf starts severe negative impact The war situation in the Gulf has started having a severe negative impact on the Indian economy. According to the sources, the foreign investors are withdrawing capital from Indian bonds and the stock market at a record pace. It is said that since the start of the war, investors have withdrawn a total of $12.14 billion from India. Furthermore, due to the Gulf tension, there is a risk of further increase in inflation in India due to the increase in oil prices in the global market. Economy: decoding china’s ‘new…

Russian oil tanker begins discharging cargo in Cuba’s Matanzas Terminal A Russian-flagged tanker carrying some 700,000 barrels of crude docked in Cuba’s Matanzas oil terminal on Tuesday, shipping data showed, marking the first significant oil delivery to the island since President Donald Trump’s administration cut off its fuel supply. The Anatoly Kolodkin vessel, under U.S. sanctions, entered Cuban territorial waters late on Sunday not far from the U.S. Navy base at Guantanamo Bay, despite U.S. restrictions on oil supplies to Cuba, including from Russia. The U.S. said it was allowing the tanker to deliver the crude oil for humanitarian reasons.…

Gas discovery in Egypt’s western desert A new natural gas discovery in Egypt’s Western Desert has been announced, with initial tests indicating output of about 26 million cubic feet a day of gas and 2,700 barrels a day of condensate. US energy firm Apache Corp. reported the find, made with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corp. after drilling the SKAL-1X exploratory well in the South Kalabsha area, according to a statement from the north African country’s petroleum ministry. The find reflects the impact of incentives and procedures introduced by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, which have encouraged Apache to…

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 e 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…

Global trade recovery and shifting import patterns offer opportunities for Pakistan’s economy According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), imports into Pakistan during January 2026 amounted to Rs 1,629,640 million (provisional), compared with Rs 1,707,035 million in December 2025 and Rs 1,635,355 million in January 2025. This represents a decline of 4.53 percent over December 2025 and a marginal decrease of 0.35 percent compared with January 2025. In US dollar terms, imports in January 2026 totalled $5,813 million (provisional), down from $6,081 million in December 2025, a drop of 4.41 percent, and slightly lower than $5,869 million recorded in…

Investing in technology, skills and infrastructure is crucial to boost Pakistan textile exports The global textile market continues to demonstrate remarkable growth and resilience. Experts recorded that the market was valued at USD 1,065.45 billion in 2025, and it is projected to expand from USD 1,065.45 billion in 2026 to USD 1,955.50 billion by 2034, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.11 percent during the forecast period. Asia Pacific dominated the market in 2025, holding a 44.17 percent share, driven by its large-scale production capacity and competitive cost structure. Textile products include flexible materials derived from natural and…

BISP Financial and Physical Achievements (Rs billion) Year Budget Estimates Cash Transfer Number of Beneficiaries (million) Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) Total (UCT+CCT) 2019-20 243.71 3.70 228.67 232.37 9.10 2020-21 194.29 5.57 169.40 174.97 7.06 2021-22 235.63 25.35 193.74 219.09 7.76 2022-23 412.33 61.24 332.91 394.15 9.00 2023-24 471.68 94.38 360.17 454.55 9.30 2024-25 598.72 57.17 328.47 385.64 9.87 Total 2,944.07 276.09 2,331.72 2,607.81 – Pakistan: Workers’ Remittances (Mn US $) Country Dec-2025R Jan-2026 Country Dec-2025R Jan-2026 Cash 3,592.4 3,464.5 9. Switzerland 7.4 4.8 1. USA 301.7 294.7 10.Australia 114.9 109.7 2. U.K. 559.7 572.1 11.Canada 70.9…

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 Open Market (10/3/2026) Currency Symbol Buying Selling Australian Dollar AUD 194.42 198 Bahrain Dinar BHD 731.15 741.7 Canadian Dollar CAD 202.24 206.25 China Yuan CNY 36.5 37.75 Danish Krone DKK 43.32 43.72 Euro EUR 324.74 328.05 Hong Kong Dollar HKD 34.83 35.83 Indian Rupee INR 2.4 2.85…

South Korean shares rebound 6.5pc South Korean shares climbed more than 6 percent on Tuesday, rebounding from a sharp selloff in the previous session, as traders reacted after US President Donald Trump suggested the US-Israeli war on Iran could be nearing an end. The benchmark KOSPI was up 342.72 points, or 6.53 percent, at 5,594.59, as of 0153 GMT, after closing 5.96 percent lower on Monday. Earlier in the session, a sidecar trading curb was activated in the index, after futures rose more than 5 percent, halting programme trading for five minutes. Wall Street close higher on Monday, notching a…

Stock Market Indexes Details Date Level Ch. This Week ch. Mon. ch. Ann. ch. YTD EGX30 [+] 03/09/2026 46,708.49 -0.14% -0.14% -7.13% 50.93% 11.67% OMX Tallinn [+] 03/09/2026 2,080.85 -0.28% -0.28% 0.75% 10.77% 1.39% SPX Fiji [+] 03/09/2026 9,726.03 0.00% 0.00% -0.92% 6.54% -1.82% OMX25 [+] 03/06/2026 5,945.02 -0.52% -3.29% 0.41% 23.51% 5.67% GSE Ghana [+] 03/05/2026 14,273.08 1.91% 11.02% 57.69% 137.43% 63.02% HANG SENG [+] 03/09/2026 25,398.00 -1.39% -1.39% -6.03% 4.81% -1.63% BUX [+] 03/06/2026 121,885.96 -2.61% -3.67% -6.26% 36.58% 9.76% ICEX [+] 03/06/2026 2,186.72 -0.46% -1.26% -4.21% -3.81% 1.53% NIFTY [+] 03/06/2026 24,450.45 -1.27% -2.89% -4.84% 8.45% -6.11%…

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 [+] February 2026 2.3% 0% 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%…

Malaysia sets up gig economy commission Malaysia has established the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGIM) to strengthen governance of the country’s gig economy ecosystem ahead of the enforcement of the Gig Workers Act 2025 (Act 872). In a media statement, the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) said it welcomes the government’s decision to set up SEGIM as the main coordinating body to coordinate and strengthen the gig sector. The move comes as Act 872 is scheduled to come into full force on 31 March 2026. At this stage, SEGIM will focus on gig workers operating through digital platforms. However, the…

Washington: $20 billion maritime reinsurance facility The Trump administration on Friday unveiled a $20 billion maritime reinsurance facility aimed at restoring confidence in commercial shipping through the Persian Gulf, moving to operationalize a federal insurance backstop proposed earlier this week as missile and drone attacks and insurance withdrawals triggered a collapse in vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The plan, announced by the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation in coordination with the United States Department of the Treasury, would provide reinsurance coverage—including war risk—for vessels operating in the Gulf region during the escalating conflict with Iran. According to officials,…

Oil soars past $100 a barrel Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel amid the fallout from the United States and Israel’s war on Iran. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose by more than 30 percent on Sunday, at one point topping $119 a barrel, as fears grew of prolonged disruption to global energy supplies. The surge marked the first time oil rose above $100 per barrel since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Oil prices dropped back to about $110 per barrel after The Financial Times reported that the Group of Seven finance ministers would discuss the release of…

A social ecologist For me the tension between the need for continuity and the need for innovation and change was central to society and civilization. I consider myself a “social ecologist,” concerned with man’s man-made environment the way the natural ecologist studies the biological environment. The term “social ecology” is my own coinage. But the discipline itself boasts and old and distinguished lineage. Its greatest document is Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. But no one is as close to me in temperament, concepts, and approach as the mid-Victorian Englishman Walter Bagehot. Living (as I have) in an age of…

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…