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How profitable is Islamic banking?

The perception of Islamic banking is that it takes advantage of people’s faith. How high are the industry’s profits, and where do they come from?

Imperial Limited, a once proud sugar-plant, pitches an out-of-the-box solution to its woes

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Microfinance banking sector’s crisis casts shadows over SBP’s financial inclusion strategy

Multiple banks miss financial reporting deadlines, raising alarm over sector's health

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Jute, once Pakistan’s most important crop now an embarrassing anecdote, might be caught up in a PSX pump-and-dump

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PM orders inquiry into procurement violations related to KPT maintenance contract

Committee to investigate irregularities, ensure accountability, and safeguard public interest

KSE-100 index sheds 1,598 points during broad-based selling pressure

Market plunges as oil, banking sectors drag; fiscal year gains still strong

Foreign investors pull $38.5mn from Pakistan’s T-bills in early January

From July 1, 2024, to January 10, 2025, total foreign investments in T-bills amounted to $963.4 million, while withdrawals reached $821.4 million

Mari Energies acquires 5% stake in Kohesultan Mining Company

Investment part of diversification into Pakistan’s mineral sector

NAB warns against investing in Bahria Town’s Dubai project, pursues Malik Riaz’s extradition

Property tycoon terms NAB’s allegations another blackmailing tactic, says he will neither be used against anyone nor succumb to blackmail

Pakistan’s rice exports surge 19% in first half of FY25, projected to hit $4.5bn

Exporters overcome global trade challenges; Basmati demand drives growth

Pakistan moves towards wheat market deregulation

National workshop to chart deregulation strategy while safeguarding food security and strategic reserves

FBR shares revenue plan with IMF amidst economic challenges

Tax shortfall prompts measures to meet ambitious January targets

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Rescuing Protein-istan?

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What surprises lay in wait for Pakistan’s Auto Market in 2025?

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A blueprint for Pakistan’s public sector companies beyond privatisation exists 

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Why do Pakistani businesses fail at innovation?

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Petrol consumption rose by 5% compared to the same period last year, indicating a recovery in consumer spending power

OGRA’s gas price hike approval might make a small dent in the gas circular debt

Sui companies expected to be able to reduce their massive piles of receivables and payables, improving liquidity throughout the energy supply chain

The stock market’s rise is fueled mostly by banks parking assets in domestic mutual funds

Investors have shifted their asset allocation from fixed income and money market funds in a declining interest rate environment and towards equity mutual funds, which in turn has spurred the market rally

Pakistan’s preferential access to EU trade under threat after military court verdicts

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