Financing schemes drive surge in vehicle purchases
Auto industry industry witnessed a sharp recovery in August 2025, with car sales climbing 62% year-on-year (YoY) and 27% month-on-month (MoM), according to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA). Sales, including light…
Haroon Akhtar Khan Chairs High-Level Task Force Meeting to Boost Cement and Clinker Exports
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired a high-level meeting of the Task Force on enhancing cement and clinker exports. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister’s Coordinator Mr. Rana Ehsan Afzal, Mr. Arif Habib,…
Pakistan’s exports stable at $5.11 billion, Textile sector up 10 percent
In a high-stakes review meeting chaired by the Minister for Commerce, Pakistan’s trade performance for July–August 2025–26 emerged as a beacon of resilience in turbulent global waters. Despite mounting international challenges, exports held firm at $5.11…
PSX Extends Winning Streak with Fresh Gains
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its upward momentum on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index rising by nearly 600 points during early trading. At 9:35am, the index was recorded at 157,603.90 points, reflecting an increase of 583.11…
Global gold rally pauses after six-day surge
Gold and silver prices remained unchanged on Wednesday, holding firm at historic highs both in global and domestic markets. The pause comes after six consecutive sessions of gains, which pushed the metals to record levels. According to the All Pakistan…
SBP Accused of Massive Mismanagement in Audit Report
The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has uncovered financial irregularities worth more than Rs243 billion at the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), raising sharp concerns over governance failures at the country’s top financial regulator. The audit for…
Pakistani Rupee Edges Stable, Minor Movements in Global Currencies
The Pakistani rupee remained largely stable against the US dollar on Tuesday, trading at Rs 282.9 in the open market, while the selling rate stood at Rs 283.70. The interbank rate also hovered at Rs 282.9, reflecting little change from the previous…
Pakistan Stocks Slip after Rally, Banks and Energy Weigh
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened lower on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index losing nearly 400 points in the first half-hour of trading. At 9:40am, the index stood at 156,181.72, marking a decline of 381.80 points, or 0.24%. Analysts…
$5bn Trade Goal Set as Pakistan–Türkiye Expand Cooperation Roadmap
Pakistan and Türkiye on Tuesday emphasized on accelerating the expansion and implementation of the “Pakistan–Türkiye Trade in Goods Agreement”, ensuring that it delivers genuine and balanced market access. “We have also recognized the importance of…
Gold Touches All-Time High in Pakistan
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan soared to record levels on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, continuing a steady upward trend in precious metals. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, 24-carat gold per tola rose by Rs 4,100,…