Thursday, December 18, 2025
A delegation from the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) and UAE-based DP World has announced plans to establish a dedicated commercial hub near Jebel Ali, UAE, called ‘Pakistan Mart’ to showcase Made-in-Pakistan products. The project was discussed in a meeting with Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan on Wednesday. DP World will build...
WAPDA Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Muhammad Saeed on Wednesday emphasised the timely completion of ongoing projects and the fast-tracking of the Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project's rehabilitation, terming them crucial for Pakistan's water, food, and energy security. He made these remarks while presiding over a meeting at Wapda House. The chairman was...
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has achieved a historic milestone by registering 4,065 companies in July 2025, the highest number ever recorded in a single month. This, according to the statement released on Wednesday, surpasses the previous record of 3,609 registrations set in May 2025, reflecting the...
Sub-committees on Bankruptcy Law and the Prevention of Undue Harassment by state authorities have recommended major reforms aimed at providing relief to companies facing winding-up orders. The committees proposed significant amendments to the Corporate Rehabilitation Act, 2018. These include removing the eligibility threshold based on receivables and introducing a formal...
Pakis­tan’s merchandise exports posted a recovery in the first month of the current fiscal year, rising by 16.91 per cent — a sharp turnaround from the negative growth recorded in the previous month, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statis­tics (PBS) on Wednesday. The export proceeds had...
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan has said the proposed bankruptcy law will serve as a comprehensive and supportive legal framework aimed at ensuring industrial stability and reviving struggling enterprises. He made these remarks while chairing a high-level meeting of sub-committees tasked...
Shrugging off political noise, bulls further tightened their grip on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wed­nes­day, propelling the KSE-100 index past the psychological barrier of 145,000 points for the first time, as investors aggressively pursued value-hunting across the board on the back of strong economic fundamentals. In a statement...
HBL and the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the role of commercial banks in Pakistan’s capital markets. This important agreement positions HBL as the first bank to form a partnership with NCCPL. Under this MoU, HBL aims to pursue...
DWP Group has officially launched its flagship paid internship program, Tameer-e-Mustaqbil. The program marks a significant step forward in DWP Group’s commitment to nurturing young talent and building a stronger employer brand within Pakistan’s corporate sector. Designed as a structured, three-month development journey, Tameer-e-Mustaqbil is tailored to offer high-potential graduates...
The Pakistan Tele­com­munication Company Ltd (PTCL) on Tues­day presented a detailed business development plan to the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), marking a crucial step in the ongoing process of acquiring Telenor Pakistan. This submission comes after the CCP had earlier agreed to the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd and...