KSE-100 hits new all-time high as buying lifts index nearly 1,650 points

Lower PIB yields, current account surplus support investor sentiment

Pakistan forex reserves jump past $21bn after IMF inflows

SBP holdings rise by $1.3bn in a week, strengthening external buffers and near-term stability

Pakistan’s IT exports rise 14% in November to $356 million, five-month total hits $1.8 billion

SBP’s higher retention limit and overseas equity investment facility support inflows; government targets $5bn IT exports in FY26

Over 66,000 passengers stopped from flying abroad, 56,000 Pakistani beggars deported from Saudi Arabia, FIA tells NA panel

51,000 passengers were stopped due to questionable travel documents; NA panel seeks SOPs, complaints mechanism as document fraud dominates off-loading cases

Pakistan begins planning for permanent exit from IMF after current bailout

Planning Commission says avoiding another IMF programme hinges on export growth to $63 billion by 2029, stronger reserves, and deep structural reforms

KSE-100 closes in red second day in a row as late selling erases early gains

Selling pressure outweighs recovery, index slips 0.08%

FDI holds steady at $179.7m in November as China-led inflows continue

Direct investment up marginally MoM, down YoY; power and finance sectors drive activity, country flows mixed

TPL Corp approves sale of TPL Insurance to Jazz International Holding Limited

Board finalizes Share Purchase Agreement with Jazz International for full control of TPL Insurance Limited

Pakistan’s current account posts $100 million surplus in November; $812 million deficit in 5MFY26

Imports fall nearly 12%, exports dip by 10%; Remittance inflows decrease by 7% on a monthly basis

Finance Ministry revises health allowance criteria for federal employees, limits it to patient care roles

Revised policy follows Supreme Court ruling, restricts eligibility to healthcare providers directly involved in patient care

Pakistan to sell 100% stake in national flag carrier, offers 25% shares with premium option for bidders

Bidders can buy remaining shares at 12% premium after one year, with 92.5% of bid funds reinvested in PIA for revival

FBR compulsorily retires Customs officer over Rs2 million revenue loss from misdeclared consignment

Muhammad Ali Pechohu was under investigation for misreporting 18,000kg of grapes and 5,000kg of plums from Afghanistan

5G auction set for Q1 2026 as telecom quality deteriorates, frustration mounts

National Assembly committee expresses dissatisfaction over service quality amid auction preparations

PSX closes in the red as late-session profit booking erases early gains

KSE-100 drops 294 points after hitting intra-day high following rate cut announcement

Pakistan seeks oil deal with Russia as energy ministries hold talks: report

Finance Minister Aurangzeb says Pakistan, Russia exploring construction of another steel plant