Wednesday, January 14, 2026

IGI Investments (Private) Limited acquires majority biopharmaceutical company 

IGI Holdings Limited is a Packages group company and was incorporated in 1953
World economy-virus

Why is China not rushing to fix its ailing economy?

With China at risk of tipping into prolonged stagnation and a spiralling property crisis threatening financial stability, there is growing unease over why its leaders are not...

Staff level agreement with IMF still awaited

IMF looks forward to obtain necessary financing assurances to pave way for completion of 9th EFF review

Why don’t people pay taxes?

Writing for The Express Tribune, author Hamid Ateeq Sarwar explains that the issue of low tax collection in Pakistan has been a persistent challenge...

Lucky Cement pays out dividend after hiatus of three years 

At Rs 18 per share, it is the highest payout since 2018 

Pakistan’s low insurance penetration rate reflects industry challenges

According to an article in Dawn, Pakistan's insurance industry is facing a significant challenge in reaching the country's population, despite the high demand for...

Govt to hire professionals to solve governance issues in power sector

ISLAMABAD: In order to address governance problems in ten power distribution companies (DISCOs), the government has decided to hire sound and experienced professionals to provide...

Bitcoin drops to new two-month low as world markets sell off

Top cryptocurrency bitcoin hit a fresh two-month low on Friday, breaking out of its recent tight range as a wave of risk averse sentiment...

Transport corridor projects to create economic surplus: WB report

ISLAMABAD: A report launched by the World Bank Group (WB) here on Thursday revealed that investment in transport corridors is expected to create large...

Pakistani authorities seek “Plan B” amid uncertainty over IMF program

ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, the United States inquired with Pakistan about its backup plan in case the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program concludes next week...

China’s small steps on offshore use of yuan are starting to add up

China's yuan currency is slowly but surely being adopted for more international payments, which analysts say could lay foundations for a trade system running...

Fed raises rates, opens door to pause in tightening cycle

The Federal Reserve moved its management of the post-pandemic economic recovery into a new phase on Wednesday with what may be the last in...
Medicines

Exclusive: Indian firm used toxic industrial-grade ingredient in syrup – sources

The Indian manufacturer of cough syrups that Uzbekistan said last year had poisoned 19 children used a toxic industrial-grade ingredient rather than the legitimate...

In surprise move, Shazad Dada is replaced as President and CEO of UBL

Muhammad Jawaid Iqbal appointed as President & CEO of UBL for 3 year tenure

National search for remedies intensifies amidst worsening crisis

Writing for Dawn, author Jawaid Bokhari discusses the current economic and political situation in Pakistan, highlighting the divergent views about the country's future outlook...