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Coca-Cola Market Share Falls in Pakistan, Turkey Over Boycotts
Coca-Cola market share has slipped in both Turkey and Pakistan as boycott campaigns targeting Western brands linked to Israel continue to reshape consumer behavior in…
Pakistan-India Tensions Drag SpiceJet into Consecutive Losses
SpiceJet reported a second consecutive quarterly loss as regional tensions and fleet shortages hit its business. The carrier recorded a loss of 2.35 billion Indian…
SECP Pushes Sukuk Expansion, Digital Reforms to Boost Financial Inclusion
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has reaffirmed its commitment to building a stronger Sukuk market and accelerating digital transformation to broaden access…
Govt Approves Rs3.5b Subsidy for QR-Based Payments
The government has tasked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) with preparing a detailed report on the impact of a Rs3.5 billion annual subsidy approved…
SBP Directs Banks to Equip 25% Branches with CDMs by 2028
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has ordered all banks and microfinance banks (MFBs) to ensure that at least 25 percent of their branch network…
Pakistan Govt Moves Ahead with Utility Stores Asset Sale in FY26
The federal government has decided to sell and dispose of Utility Stores Corporation (USC) assets within the current financial year. Officials said proceeds will help…
National Assembly Sends Back Audit Reports to AGP Over Procedure Violations
The National Assembly has formally returned all 2024-25 audit reports prepared by the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) after finding serious procedural violations in how…
Cement Sales in August 2025 Rise Over 10%
Cement sales in August 2025 recorded a year-on-year increase of 10.33 percent, driven by rising construction activity and stronger export volumes. According to data from…
KP Aasan Karobar Bill 2025 Passed to Simplify Business Registration
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has approved the Aasan Karobar Bill 2025, aimed at making business registration and licensing easier through a single online portal. On…
SBP Cancels Money Masters Currency Exchange License
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has cancelled the authorization and operating license of Money Masters Currency Exchange Company (Pvt.) Limited with immediate effect, following…
SECP Issues New Rules for Digital Asset Management Services
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced new rules for Digital Asset Management Services (DAMS) to regulate Digital Asset Management Companies (Digital…
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Hits $2.9bn in August 2025
Pakistan’s economy faces fresh pressure as the trade deficit widened sharply in August 2025, raising concerns over foreign exchange reserves and economic stability. The latest…
