HeadlinesAKD Research says record volumes, policy continuity, rating upgrades and Pakistan’s return to international debt markets drove the rally; Topline sees index reaching 203,000 while AKD projects 263,800 by Dec 2026
Report flags Rs22 million in unpaid armoured vehicle NOC fees, Rs27 million from private security firms, Rs56 million arms licence receipts, and Rs1.2 billion ANF helicopter overhaul
Proposed acquisition involves 15.83 million shares through agreement and 14.66 million shares through public offer; transaction subject to SECP approvals and fit and proper clearance
HeadlinesReduced rate to apply only to active taxpayers; 5% withholding tax proposed on revenues received from social media platforms
HeadlinesIn a meeting with the finance minister, BYD and Mega Motors delegation highlights the company’s plans to develop charging infrastructure in collaboration with local partners and to train Pakistani engineers and technicians to support the sector’s future growth
HeadlinesThe utilisation rate was lower than 54% recorded in the last year, when Rs596 billion was spent on development
World Business NewsSpot gold holds at $4,331.29 an ounce; US futures slip 0.1% to $4,351.40, silver falls 0.2% to $70.05, platinum drops 0.7% to $1,792.05 and palladium loses 0.8% to $1,341.23
HeadlinesAutomobile output rises 64.33% during 10 months, while pharmaceuticals and iron and steel decline 6.55% and 6.98%, respectively
Government plans Rs907 billion in guarantees for Reko Diq, ML-3, C-5 power project and other projects; power sector accounts for 56% of current exposure
HeadlinesAllocation increases from Rs2.56 trillion as defence spending rises to 2.1% of GDP; government cites regional security pressures
HeadlinesCustoms says 65 mostly iron and steel consignments were sent back to Iran after traders failed to complete clearance formalities; revenue collection rises to Rs12.1 billion during April-June
HeadlinesOASIS says Mari Energies’ tender for selling 35% of Spinwam gas share lets unlicensed entities bid, violating OGRA rules. It asks authorities to suspend the process and amend the tender terms