Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached an unprecedented milestone on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index breaching the 142,000 mark for the first time. The rally was driven by optimism surrounding strong corporate earnings announcements expected this week, alongside a landmark tariff deal with the United States and growing expectations...
The Sindh government has decided to launch a province-wide crackdown against fake fertilisers and agricultural medicines. Sindh Agriculture Minister Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Mahar and Secretary Muhammad Zaman Narejo held a meeting with the farmer leaders and discussed various matters such as the effective implementation of the Sindh Seed Act, certified...
Vietnam Ambassador Pham Anh Tuan has said that Vietnam and Pakistan have agreed to consider striking a preferential trade agreement (PTA) as a strategic step for a stable legal basis to expand market access and reduce tariffs. After finalisation of the PTA, both sides would facilitate bilateral trade and investment...
The price of petrol has been reduced by Rs7.54, while diesel has become costlier by Rs1.48 per litre for the next two weeks till August 15. According to an announcement by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday, the prices have been revised after reviewing the prevailing international market trends and...
A day after signing an agreement with the United States to develop “massive oil deposits” in Pakistani territory, Pakistani officials said the two nations had concluded a trade deal on Thursday, establishing a uniform tariff rate for bilateral trade. “The agreement will result in a reduction of reciprocal tariffs, especially on Pakistani...
 Pakistan Stock Exchange roared back to life on Thursday as bullish momentum dominated the trading floor. This sharp surge came on the heels of a surprise tweet by US President Donald Trump, who announced what he described as a historic trade deal with Pakistan. The benchmark KSE-100 Index went up...
To mark Pakistan’s Independence Day, Benelli Pakistan has announced a limited-time Azadi Sale on its 302S model, offering a special discount for motorcycle enthusiasts in Lahore. As part of the promotional campaign for August 2025, the price of the Benelli 302S has been reduced from Rs. 1,825,000 to Rs. 1,785,000,...
Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, the Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, delivered a keynote address and led pivotal dialogue at the opening session of Dialogue on Uraan Pakistan Creative Industry & Culture Economy Conference, held at the Marriott Hotel, Karachi. The grand event brought together media and...
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has finalized the design for new currency notes as part of a broader plan to modernize the country’s banknotes. The announcement was made by SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad during a press conference held on Wednesday in Karachi, where he also addressed the decision...
Dolmen Group, Pakistan’s premier real estate developer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, to offer an exclusive Shariah-compliant home financing facility for customers at The Grove Residency; Dolmen’s latest premium residential development project in Karachi. This strategic alliance brings together Dolmen’s legacy of...