HeadlinesMeezan Bank’s Q1 profit dips 11%, profit clocks at Rs 22.4bn
Drop in core banking income, securities gains weigh on Islamic bank’s earnings

HeadlinesDrop in core banking income, securities gains weigh on Islamic bank’s earnings
HeadlinesStrong sales recovery, lower finance costs fuel auto assembler’s earnings surge
HeadlinesImproved margins and revenue growth help telecom giant trim quarterly losses
HeadlinesBoard approves due diligence for potential investment; financial advisors and consultants to be appointed
EconomyTopline Securities projects average inflation to ease to 4.87% for 10MFY25, citing a significant drop in food and electricity prices; key risks include fluctuations in commodity prices
HeadlinesNew collaboration with Panasonic aims to meet growing demand for advanced visual products.
HeadlinesPKI Central President criticises government’s response to the agriculture sector, particularly the inadequacy of recently announced Rs15 billion package for farmers
HeadlinesAuthorities register 36 cases and arrest four suspects in crackdown on illegal gold mining.
HeadlinesTextile body calls for corrections in the Grid Transition Levy calculation after tariff reductions; points out errors in the levy’s methodology
HeadlinesTrade Development Authority of Pakistan hosts successful event with over 2,000 B2B meetings, strengthening global trade ties.
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HeadlinesRs399.372bn spent so far, with notable allocations including Rs156.598bn to provinces, Rs3.231bn to Defence Division, Rs41.669bn to Higher Education Commission