Profit repatriation by foreign firms surges 114% to $1.215bn in first half of FY25
UK firms lead with $423.7 million, China ranks fourth with $91 million
IESCO, FESCO, and GEPCO to be privatised in first phase, Senate body informed
Provinces show no interest; steps underway to clear Discos' balance sheets, transfer properties and shift shares from WAPDA to government, says Power Division Secretary
Punjab govt finalizes land-use and zoning plans for 32 districts
New land-use plans aim to protect agricultural land and regulate urban expansion
Senator blocked from introducing cryptocurrency legalization bill in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Senator Dr. Afnan Ullah Khan was prevented from introducing the Virtual Assets Bill 2025 in the Upper House of Pakistan's Parliament...
US sanctions reduce Pakistan exports to Iran to almost nil
Exports to Iran limited to $20,000 last year due to lack of banking channels, hindering business growth
CCP clears 95.59% share acquisition of Alfalah Securities by Optimus Capital
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of a 95.59 percent shareholding in Alfalah Securities (Private) Limited (ASPL)...
KSE-100 gains 573 points as investor optimism goes up
Eased political uncertainties and speculation over monetary policy changes lead to surge in trading volumes
State Bank to announce policy rate on January 27
Analysts expect policy rate to drop to 12% as inflation hits a nine-year low
PMO seeks clarity on Kohat gas sale to private firm without bidding
KP raises concerns over private deal; demands adherence to CCI guidelines for competitive gas sales
Pakistan set to issue Panda Bonds by June, aiming to attract $200mn Chinese investment: Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Sunday said Pakistan was set to issue Panda bonds by June...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia advance towards finalising multibillion-dollar Reko Diq deal: report
KSA to acquire 10% stake initially; foreign exchange agreement reached
IMF lowers Pakistan’s growth forecast to 3% for FY25
Global slowdown, inflationary pressures, and policy uncertainty cited as key factors for the downward revision
Punjab introduces new property tax system
LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced a new property tax system to streamline processes, eliminate complexities, and enhance transparency.
According to Secretary Excise,...
Pakistan’s short-term inflation hits lowest level in 6.5 years
 : The Sensitive Price Index (SPI) inflation in Pakistan has dropped to its lowest level in six and a half years, increasing...
PIA apologises for Eiffel Tower advertisement
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) apologised on Friday for an advert of a plane flying at the Eiffel Tower, published to mark the...