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BISP Sets Free SIM Deadline, Warns of Payment Suspension
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has announced that all eligible women must collect their free mobile SIM cards by September 10, 2026, cautioning that…
PSX Plunges Over 1,600 Points as US-Iran Strikes Raise Supply Concerns
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under heavy selling pressure on Wednesday as renewed US-Iran strikes intensified concerns about potential supply disruptions and reduced hopes…
Pakistan OMC Sales Fall 16% in August 2026
Pakistan’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) recorded petroleum product sales of 1.3 million tons in August 2026, marking a 3% year-on-year (YoY) decline and a sharper…
FBR Sets Rs. 1 Million Fine for Tax System Violation
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a Rs. 1 million penalty for the first violation involving the failure to install or use the…
SBP Dollar Purchases Fall to 16-Month Low at $154 Million
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) significantly reduced its dollar purchases from the interbank foreign exchange market in May, with purchases falling to $154 million,…
SECP Intensifies Insider Trading Probe into Unity Foods
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has accelerated its investigation into alleged insider trading involving the shares of Unity Foods Limited (UNITY). Consequently,…
Islamabad-Tashkent Ties Deepen With New Trade, Flight Targets
Pakistan and Uzbekistan plan to raise bilateral trade to $2 billion within five years, while direct flights between the two countries are set to increase…
Gold and Silver Prices See A Massive Drop 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…
SBP Invites Public to Share Views on Jobs and Inflation
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has invited members of the public to participate in its Employment Conditions and Inflation Expectations Survey for September 2026,…
Pakistan Refinery Margins Stay Above $20 for Second Straight Month
Pakistan’s refineries maintained strong profitability in August 2026, with the average gross refining margin (GRM) standing at $28.8 per barrel, according to Topline Research. The…
KSE-100 Falls 508 Points After Sharp Intraday Reversal
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a volatile trading session on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index reversed strong early gains amid investor caution over…
Pakistan Inflation More Than Triples to 11.1% in August 2026
Pakistan’s headline inflation surged to 11.1% in August 2026, more than tripling from 3.56% recorded in the same month last year, according to data released…
