Bank Car Financing Surges 35% in December 2025
Bank loans for car purchases in Pakistan jumped by more than 35% year on year in December 2025, highlighting a growing reliance on bank financing…
PSX Rallies 3,600 Plus Points to Cross 185,000 Level on Institutional Buying
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong comeback today as the KSE-100 Index soared by 3,642 points, closing at 185,099, marking a 2% gain.…
First Female Chief Economist Appointed in Azad Kashmir
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has made history by appointing Mahnaz Faheem as its first woman chief economist in the Planning and Development Department. Her…
Wheat Shortage Pushes Prices Up Across Punjab and Islamabad
Wheat prices have surged sharply across Punjab and Islamabad over the past ten days as a growing supply shortage pushed rates up by nearly 30…
Pakistan’s Seafood Exports Record 22% Growth, Hits $253 Million in H1 FY26
Pakistan’s marine fisheries sector has shown strong growth in the first half of the fiscal year 2025- 26, with seafood exports reaching 122,629 metric tons…
Government Unveils 10-Year Plan to Boost Pakistan’s Local Vaccine Production
The government of Pakistan is moving to strengthen the country’s healthcare system by promoting domestic vaccine manufacturing. Officials confirmed that a draft national policy is…
USD to PKR: Rupee Extends 81-Day Winning Streak Against US Dollar
The USD to PKR exchange rate moved slightly in Pakistan’s favor on Friday as the Pakistani rupee extended its winning streak to 81 consecutive sessions…
Cherat Cement Invests Rs. 1.85B in Solar & Battery Storage System
Cherat Cement Company Limited (CHCC) is taking decisive action against escalating electricity costs. The company has announced a massive investment of approximately Rs. 1.85 billion.…
Sialkot International Airport Becomes Pakistan’s Second Cashless Airport
Sialkot International Airport Limited (SIAL) announced a major operational shift today. The facility has successfully transitioned into Pakistan’s second international airport to operate on a…
Pakistan Seeks Low-Interest Rollover on $2.5 Billion UAE Debt
Pakistan has formally requested the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to roll over $2.5 billion in debt for two years and reduce the interest rate by…
Mutual Fund Assets Triple in Three Years on Strong Domestic Inflows
Pakistan’s mutual fund industry has expanded rapidly over the past three years, with assets under management (AUM) tripling amid strong domestic inflows, rising equity markets…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 16th January, 2026
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan fluctuate frequently based on international market trends. The rates listed here are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa…
