HeadlinesPakistan’s cotton arrivals drop 34% amid production woes
Declining output raises concerns for textile sector, farmers, and exports

HeadlinesDeclining output raises concerns for textile sector, farmers, and exports
HeadlinesSector earnings reach Rs34.7bn, revenue climbs 21% QoQ; gross margins expand to 33%, driven by lower coal costs and improved dispatches; Lucky, Bestway and Fauji Cement accounted for 54% of total sector profits
HeadlinesOfficials admit initial delays in IMF targets but confirm all missing targets have now been addressed
HeadlinesChishti ordered to honor share agreement and cover TRGIL’s legal costs after arbitration ruling
HeadlinesSoaring food prices add to public burden as government vows action on inflation
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HeadlinesBanks to operate on adjusted timings to accommodate fasting hours, with special hours for Fridays
HeadlinesAKD Securities forecasts KSE-100 is anticipated to sustain its upward trajectory primarily driven by strong earnings in fertilizers, sustained ROEs in banks, and improving cash flows of E&Ps and OMCs
HeadlinesDigital disbursement to provide Rs5,000 per family within first 10 days
HeadlinesEvent strengthens global trade ties with Saudi Arabia; over 400 B2B meetings held
HeadlinesCustomers in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad are the first to receive their BYD vehicles
HeadlinesTwo astronauts to receive training in China; first mission planned by 2026