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Engro Fertilizers’ Profit Falls 20% in 2025 Despite Higher Sales
Engro Fertilizers (PSX: EFERT) reported a 20% decline in profit-after-tax (PAT) for 2025, amounting to Rs. 22.6 billion (EPS: Rs. 16.95), despite a significant rise in sales. The drop reflects lower-than-expected gross margins and the impact of a one-time super…
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Saudi Firm Eyes $200 Million Projects in Pakistan Across Key Sectors
A Saudi company has expressed interest in launching multiple investment projects in Pakistan, with each proposal carrying a minimum estimated value of $200 million. The…
Banks Slash Export Finance Mark-Up by 3% to Boost Exports
Pakistan’s banking sector has reduced the mark-up rate on export financing by 3 percent, bringing the end-user rate under the Export Refinance Facility (ERF) down…
NA Standing Committee Defers Electronic Transactions Bill 2026
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication met this Thursday in Islamabad. However, the session ended without progress on the Electronic…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 12th February, 2026
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan fluctuate frequently based on international market trends. Local gold markets and Sarafa Markets provide the rates listed here in…
Pakistan, China Boost Livestock Cooperation Under CPEC 2.0
Pakistan and China have strengthened cooperation in livestock and agriculture, giving fresh momentum to bilateral industrial development under CPEC 2.0. The progress comes after the…
Pakistan Central Govt Debt Rises to Rs. 78.5 Trillion in December 2025
Pakistan’s central government debt surged to Rs. 78.5 trillion in December 2025, marking a 1.3 percent increase on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, according to the…
SBP Governor Expects Pakistan’s Economy to Outperform IMF Forecasts
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed projected that Pakistan’s economy could grow up to 4.75 percent in FY26, exceeding the International Monetary Fund’s…
Bank Al Habib 2025 Profit Falls 23% Amid Higher Expenses and Lower Policy Rate
Bank Al Habib (PSX: BAHL) announced its 2025 financial results, reporting a consolidated profit-after-tax (PAT) of Rs. 32.46 billion, down 23 percent year-on-year (YoY). The…
FBR Connects 11,141 Retailers to Point of Sale System
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has connected 11,141 large retailers to its POS system, strengthening digital monitoring of sales tax across Pakistan. The move…
Dubai Remittances Cross $540 Million as Pakistan Gets $3.46 Billion
Pakistan received over $540 million from Dubai remittances in January 2026, marking the highest inflow from the city and reinforcing its position as a major…
FBR Launches New System for Transparent Tax Collection on Online Purchases
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday, has introduced a new system to make tax collection on e-commerce easier and more transparent. Under this…
USD to PKR Nears Record as Rupee Gains for 98th Straight Session
Pakistan’s currency market continues to witness a rare streak as USD to PKR closed at 279.66 in the interbank market on Wednesday, marking the 98th…
