HeadlinesPSX to shift to T+1 settlement cycle from February 9, 2026
Move cuts settlement time to one day as SECP aligns market with global standards
Jan 17, 2026
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HeadlinesAverage wages in Pakistan rise 62% to Rs39,042 in four years, but inflation erodes real incomes
Labour Force Survey indicates uneven wage growth across sectors; Economists say cumulative inflation has significantly reduced real incomes
Jan 17, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan power sector posts Rs800 billion negative equity as liabilities top Rs9.2 trillion
Out of ten, six distribution companies remain in losses despite Rs1 trillion in subsidies, as theft, under-recoveries and tariff lag weaken sector finances; Quetta Electric Supply Company emerges as second-largest loss-making public entity after NHA
Jan 17, 2026
HeadlinesPension neither concession nor charity but constitutional right: Supreme Court
Top court sets aside tribunal ruling, orders grant of full pension to employee with over 20 years of service; Judgment says resignation or late application does not extinguish pension entitlement
Jan 17, 2026
HeadlinesIndia transfers $120 million to Iran, exits Chabahar port amid US sanctions
Strategic project sacrificed to protect trade with US; China may step in to fill development void
Jan 16, 2026
HeadlinesAgri exports jump $3–3.5bn as Pakistan cashes in on global market openings
Commerce minister warns of renewed pressure as India returns with subsidised pricing; $60bn export target remains challenging
Jan 16, 2026
HeadlinesX suffers global outage as users report widespread access issues
Over 41,000 complaints logged in the US while NetBlocks confirms disruption not linked to internet shutdowns
Jan 16, 2026
HeadlinesCherat cement plans Rs1.85bn investment in battery storage and solar power
Company approves 25MW energy storage system and 5.4MW solar plant at Nowshera facility to cut electricity costs
Jan 16, 2026
HeadlinesKMC launches Rs5.54 billion road rehabilitation drive across Karachi
26 key internal roads spanning 68 kilometres selected for fast tracked upgrades to improve traffic flow and urban connectivity
Jan 16, 2026
HeadlinesCommerce ministry says it is unaware of any ‘export emergency plan’ despite planning minister’s call
Officials say no concrete proposal has been shared with the Commerce Ministry or other relevant departments, nor has any direction been conveyed by the Prime Minister’s Office
Jan 16, 2026
HeadlinesDisney appoints Pakistan-born Asad Ayaz as chief marketing and brand officer
New company-wide role aims to unify marketing across theme parks, studios, streaming, sports and consumer products
Jan 16, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan seeks two-year rollover, lower rates on $2.5 billion UAE debt: report
Request includes cut in interest rate and extension on maturing deposits as Islamabad relies on rollovers and multilateral support to manage external financing needs
Jan 16, 2026