Pakistan is sitting on vast shale oil and gas resources, with new data reaffirming the long-term potential of the Indus Basin.
According to a landmark study by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and Pakistan’s Ministry of Petroleum, the country holds an estimated 105 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of recoverable...
Pakistan’s Business Confidence Index (BCI) decreased by 1.2 points, reaching 55.5 in July 2025, according to the latest results of the Business Confidence Survey (BCS), conducted by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in collaboration with the Institute of Business Administration (IBA).
The downturn was largely driven by the Industry...
The automobile industry in Pakistan plays an important role in helping shape the country’s industrial and economic landscape. As one of the most dynamic sectors listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), automobile assemblers not only reflect consumer demand and industrial trends but also serve as a barometer for...
The city’s first Polyethylene Plastic Recycling Plant was inaugurated at Garbage Transfer Station of Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) in Kohsar area on Wednesday.
Chief Minister’s Special Assistant on Food, Abdul Jabbar Khan, opened the plant set up in collaboration with Pak Altas, a waste management company, for handling...
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to keep the policy interest rate unchanged at 11 per cent, citing a worsening inflation outlook.
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) “noted that inflation in June 2025 decelerated to 3.2 per cent year on year, led mainly by lower food prices, whereas...
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a mixed day of trading on Wednesday, with some indices posting gains as the State Bank of Pakistan kept policy rate unchanged. The KSE100 rose by 447.43 points, or 0.32 percent, reaching 138,412.25 points from its previous close of 137,964.82 points. During intraday...
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration struck a deal with Pakistan in which Washington would work with Islamabad in developing the South Asian nation’s oil reserves.
“We have just concluded a Deal with the Country of Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the United States will work together on...
Gold prices rebounded on Thursday from a one-month low hit in the previous session, as trade uncertainty stemming from fresh U.S. tariff announcements lifted bullion’s appeal, even as expectations of a U.S. rate cut in September eased.
Spot gold was up 0.5% at $3,292.24 per ounce, as of 0230 GMT. Bullion...
Expanding its range of mid-sized bikes, Atlas Honda, the largest motorcycle manufacturer in Pakistan, has introduced its latest 150cc motorcycle.
The Honda CG150, priced at Rs459,900, is aimed at customers seeking performance, reliability, and fuel efficiency.
According to information available on Atlas Honda’s website, the new model features a 4-stroke, 150cc...
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, held a meeting with Rehmat Ali Hasni, President of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), on Wednesday to deliberate on enhancing financial support for industrial development.
During the meeting, matters related to industrial loans, investment promotion, and...
