Business
Govt Promises Pro-Growth, Export-Focused Budget 2026–27
SECP Reveals List of 125 Foreign Companies That Exited Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released a list of 125 foreign companies that have formally closed operations in Pakistan as of…
Millat Tractors Reports 20% Drop in First-Half Profits FY26
Millat Tractors Limited (MTL) announced a 20% year-on-year decline in profit after tax (PAT) for the first half of FY26, totaling Rs. 2.92 billion. For…
Pakistan Stock Exchange Closes in Red After Volatile Trading
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the session in red, with the benchmark closing at 173,150 points, down 1,303 points (-0.75%), as persistent foreign corporate…
State Bank Declares Bank Holiday on 1st Ramadan
The State Bank of Pakistan has declared that all banks, DFIs, and MFBs will remain closed for public dealings on 1st Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, 1447 A.H., observed…
PSO Profit Climbs to Rs12.1bn in 1HFY26 on Strong Fuel Sales
Pakistan State Oil (PSO) reported a profit after tax of Rs12.1 billion for the half year ended December 31, 2025, up from Rs11.2 billion in…
Rupee Strengthens Against Major Currencies as Gold Prices Fall
The Pakistani rupee continued its steady recovery in the currency market, closing stronger against the US dollar for the 102nd straight session while posting broader…
Mitsubishi Corporation to Sell Entire 11% Stake in Engro Polymer & Chemicals
Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has officially announced its decision to divest its shareholding in Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited (EPCL). The Japanese corporation currently holds an…
Zakat Deduction 2026: Govt Sets Nisab Threshold at PKR 503,529
The Federal Government has officially announced the Nisab for Zakat deduction for the current year (1446-47 A.H.). The Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety…
Engro Energy Sells 18.53% of EPQL Shares, Keeps Majority Ownership
Engro Energy Limited has reduced its stake in Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited by selling 18.53% of its shares for Rs 1.5 billion, according to a…
Mobilink Bank Posts Record PKR 3.62B PBT, Reinforcing Its Position as Pakistan’s Largest Microfinance Bank
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. The bank delivered strong growth across…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 17th 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…
USD to PKR Holds Near 279.61 as Rupee Gains for 101st Consecutive Day
The Pakistani rupee maintained its marginal recovery against the US dollar on Monday, closing in the green for the 101st consecutive session in the interbank…

