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...