Finance
Systems Limited CEO Dumps 10 Million Shares in Major Insider Sale
The Chief Executive Officer of Systems Limited, Muhammad Asif Peer, executed a substantial 10 million share sale in an insider transaction on January 8, 2026, according to the company’s regulatory disclosure, an action that analysts say warrants scrutiny as corporate…
Flood Damage in Pakistan Estimated at Rs822 Billion
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal announced that the recent floods in Pakistan have caused an estimated Rs822 billion ($2.9 billion) in damages,…
Cabinet Approves Sale of First Women Bank to UAE Investor
The federal cabinet has approved the sale of First Women Bank to a UAE investor for $14.6 million (Rs4.1 billion), marking the first privatization under…
SBP Injects Over Rs. 9.9 Trillion into Money Market at 11.01% Rate
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted a major Reverse Repo (Injection) Open Market Operation (OMO) on October 17, 2025, injecting Rs. 9.94 trillion into…
SBP Injects Rs. 400Bn: Shariah-Compliant Mudarabah-Based OMO
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has injected Rs. 400 billion into the banking system through a Shariah-compliant Mudarabah-based Open Market Operation (OMO). The short-term…
Gold Prices Hit Historic Peak in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan hit a new record high on Friday, tracking the sharp gains seen in the international bullion market. In the local market,…
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Jumps 34% in Latest Quarter
Pakistan’s trade deficit has jumped 34% in the latest quarter due to a drop in exports and a significant rise in imports, raising concerns about…
Samba Bank Gets SBP’s Green Light to Become a Full Islamic Bank
Samba Bank Limited has received in-principle approval from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to convert into a full Islamic bank. This marks a major…
Blue-Ex Limited Applies for Migration to PSX Main Board
Blue-Ex Limited, currently listed on the Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) Board of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), has officially applied for migration to the Main…
Gold Price in Pakistan Surges Past Rs440,000
The gold price in Pakistan has surged past Rs440,000 per tola, marking a record high as international rates for the precious metal cross the historic…
NEPRA Approves Minor Hike in October Electricity Bills
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a slight rise of Rs0.0796 per unit in electricity bills for October, impacting consumers of all…
UBL Reports 79% Profit Surge During First 9 Months in 2025
United Bank Limited (UBL) has delivered a strong financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, supported by higher interest income and improved…
IMF Projects Pakistan’s Economic Growth at 3.6pc
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan’s economic growth rate at 3.6 percent for the ongoing fiscal year, even as the financial impact of…
