PTCL Group Posts 16% Revenue Growth in H1 2025

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

PTCL Group has announced its financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2025, recording 16% year-on-year revenue growth. The performance was driven by…

CCP Clears 117 Merger Applications in Pakistan

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has processed 117 pre-merger applications since August 2023, including 116 Phase-I approvals and one Phase-II order. The clearances reflect…

CCP Imposes over Rs. 1 Billion in Penalties Since August 2023

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on Monday reviewed the performance of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), with the regulator reporting penalties…

CCP Grants 85 Exemption Certificates to Key Industries in Pakistan

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has cleared its backlog of applications and granted 85 exemption certificates across multiple sectors since August 2023. According to…

SECP Clarifies Senate Panel’s Objections on AGP’s Irregularities Claim

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP)’s recent report highlighting Rs 267 million in irregular pay and allowances at the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan…

Petrol Price Likely to Rise Next Month

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The petrol price is expected to see another increase from September 1 as international crude oil markets continue to move upward. According to reports, the…

ECC Authorises Funds to Secure Worker Dues in Utility Stores Closure

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet chaired by the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb approved a technical supplementary grant…

SECP Issues NBFC Permits to Expand Digital Lending and FDI

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) issued an Investment Finance Services licence to Foremost Financial Services Pvt Ltd to operate as a Non-Banking…

Pakistan Enters FY2026 With Lower Inflation, Narrower Deficit

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan entered the new fiscal year with signs of macroeconomic stability, as inflation slowed, the fiscal deficit narrowed, external inflows strengthened, and the stock market…

ADB Agrees on ML-1 Project Financing for Pakistan Railways Upgrade

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has formally agreed on ML-1 project financing, unlocking progress on the long-delayed railway upgrade from Karachi to Peshawar. The Economic…

Govt Unveils Simplified Tax Form for Salaried Class

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced a simplified tax form for salaried class, cutting the number of required fields from 800 to just 40 in…

Sindh Assembly Salaries Increased by 200pc

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Sindh Assembly salaries have been increased by 200 percent after a sub-committee unanimously approved a bill presented earlier this month. The Sindh Assembly passed…

Nvidia Earnings Swing Could Reach 260 Billion Market Move

Nvidia Earnings Swing Could Reach $260 Billion Market Move

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Options markets are pricing in a major Nvidia earnings swing after the chipmaker reports second-quarter results. Traders expect about a 6% move in the share…

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