Business
Japan Expands Automotive Investment in Pakistan, Creating Over 100,000 Jobs
Japan has reinforced its economic partnership with Pakistan, announcing significant investments in the automotive sector that have already created over 100,000 jobs and boosted local supply chains. The announcement came during the Japan-Pakistan Business Seminar 2026 held at Serena Hotel,…
UBL Insider-Linked Entities Buy Over 1.2 Million Shares
A UBL insider share purchase has been disclosed to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), showing that entities connected to United Bank Limited’s President and CEO…
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Balloons in December 2025
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened sharply in December 2025 as imports surged while exports continued to weaken, official trade data shows. The growing gap highlights mounting…
HBL PMI Shows Manufacturing Growth at 52.8, Signaling Strong Year-End 2025 Momentum
Pakistan’s factories ended the year with renewed energy, signaling stronger momentum as demand improved at home and abroad. Fresh data suggests manufacturers are entering 2026…
CCP Penalizes Mezan Beverages for Deceptive Energy Drink Marketing
Pakistan’s competition regulator has imposed a PKR 150 million penalty on Mezan Beverages after formally concluding that the company engaged in deceptive marketing practices related…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 2nd 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…
OGDCL Kicks Off 2026 with Massive Oil & Gas Discovery in Kohat
Pakistan’s energy sector just received a massive adrenaline shot to start the new year. The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has officially announced…
SBP P-FII Report Reveals Critical Gap Between Banking ‘Access’ & ‘Service Quality’
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) launched the Pakistan Financial Inclusion Index (P-FII) yesterday, offering the first comprehensive look at the country’s financial landscape. The…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 1st 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…
Sapphire Fibres Abandons Plan to Buy 75.69% Stake in Rafhan Maize Products
Sapphire Fibres Limited has officially called off its planned acquisition of Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited, citing failed negotiations with the seller. The company notified…
How a JazzCash Loan Case Exposes Cracks in Pakistan’s Digital Finance Machine
Pakistan’s digital finance story is usually told in glossy terms. Financial inclusion. Cashless convenience. Millions brought into the formal economy with a tap on a…
Raast QR Codes Now Mandatory: Pakistan Targets 100% Digital Payments
The days of “cash only” retail are numbered. The Finance Division has drafted a major legal amendment to the “Payment Systems and Electronic Fund Transfers…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 31st December, 2025
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…
