Buffett to Step Down as Berkshire CEO, Greg Abel Named Successor

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

In a historic shift at Berkshire Hathaway, legendary investor Warren Buffett announced that he will step down as Chief Executive Officer at the end of…

Meezan Bank Offers Shariah Financing for Peugeot 2008

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Meezan Bank has rolled out a new Car Ijarah offer, allowing customers to lease the Peugeot 2008 Active 1.2 Turbo with reduced monthly rentals starting…

Italy Throws Support Behind Pakistan Textile Sector

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

KARACHI: Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, has reiterated Italy’s commitment to strengthening the Pakistan textile sector, calling it a key driver of the nation’s…

Pakistan Foreign Reserves See Slight Weekly Increase to $10.214 Billion

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan foreign reserves recorded a slight uptick on a weekly basis, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). As…

Dubai Islamic Bank New CEO Muhammad Ali Gulfaraz Takes Charge

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited has appointed Muhammad Ali Gulfaraz as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 2, 2025, strengthening its leadership with his…

Bank Alfalah sells entire Stake in Alfalah Securities

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

KARACHI: Bank Alfalah Limited (PSX: BAFL) has finalized the complete sale of its subsidiary, Alfalah Securities (Private) Limited, effectively ending its equity involvement in the…

Octopus Digital Faces Sharp Profit Drop in Q1 2025

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Octopus Digital Limited (PSX: OCTOPUS) has reported a significant decline in its financial performance for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025. According to the…

FBR Seals Famous Clothing Brand in Karachi for Major Tax Evasion

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sealed the offices and outlets of a well-known clothing brand, Sowears, in Karachi due to tax evasion…

No Major Sales Tax Relief Expected for Businesses in Budget 2025/26

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial confirmed on Wednesday that the upcoming federal budget (2025-26) will be tough, offering tax relief…

FBR Suggests Tax Relief for Salaried Class in Upcoming Budget

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood confirmed on Wednesday that the upcoming federal budget for 2025-26 will be challenging, offering no sales…

FBR Tax Shortfall Surges to Rs833 Billion Despite Record Tax Measures

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The FBR tax shortfall has soared to a staggering Rs833 billion during the first 10 months of the fiscal year, despite the government’s record-high…

BREAKING!! Electricity Bills in Pakistan Likely to Rise This Summer

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Electricity bills in Pakistan are expected to rise during the summer months, as lower hydropower production forces greater reliance on expensive fuels. Officials from the…

SBP Prepares for Crucial Monetary Policy Meeting Next Week (Rate cuts?)

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The SBP monetary policy meeting has been scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025, with growing anticipation of a potential interest rate cut, according to local…

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