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Pakistan National Savings Rise Rs. 29.7 Billion in July
Net savings mobilization through Pakistan’s National Savings Schemes (NSS) reached Rs. 53.2 billion in July 2026, marking a strong start to the new fiscal year,…
Govt Pays Rs. 2.935 Trillion to Power Plants in 11 Months
The federal government paid Rs. 2.935 trillion to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025-26, according to documents from…
Oil Could Surge to $120 a Barrel if Middle East Disruptions Intensify: Goldman Sachs
Oil prices could climb to $120 per barrel if attacks on shipping in the Middle East increase and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz persist,…
PSX Tumbles Over 1,692 Points as Regional Tensions Rattle Investor Sentiment
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under heavy selling pressure on Monday as renewed US-Iran tensions weakened investor sentiment and raised concerns over potential disruptions…
New Insurance Scheme Shields SMEs From Export Losses
Pakistan has launched a first-of-its-kind insurance scheme to protect small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from the financial risks of exporting, addressing a long-standing barrier that…
SECP Approves Reforms to Boost Pakistan’s Business Score
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved a series of regulatory reforms aimed at improving Pakistan’s performance in the World Bank Group’s…
Hashwani Group Splits Pearl Continental Empire After Years-Long Legal Battle
Pakistan’s stock market saw fresh volatility after news anchor Muizur Rahman announced that the Hashwani Group’s four-decade-old hospitality empire, built around Pearl Continental Hotels, has…
National Savings Rates Slashed as Pensioners and Savers Face Lower Returns
The government has lowered profit rates on most National Savings schemes, with pensioners and savers facing reductions of up to 36 basis points under revisions…
Gold and Silver Prices Drop as Market Opens Today
Stalled US-Iran negotiations currently ignite massive volatility in precious metals. President Trump recently demanded historical conflict compensation from Tehran. This demand effectively freezes ongoing peace…
LPG Prices Surge as Rates Reach Rs. 520 Per Kg
LPG prices have surged across Lahore, with consumers reportedly paying significantly higher rates than the government’s official price. Despite the official LPG price being fixed…
PSX Faces Geopolitical Risk as KSE-100 Drops 1.3% in a Week
Pakistan’s equity market came under pressure this week as renewed US-Iran tensions weakened investor sentiment and raised concerns over energy prices and regional stability. The…
Pakistan Again Rejects High-Priced LNG Cargo
Pakistan has once again rejected a spot LNG bid from BP Singapore as rising international LNG prices, freight costs, and geopolitical risks continue to increase…
