EPBD Seeks Urgent Rate Cut to Spur Growth After Floods
The Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD), economic think tank, has recommended an immediate reduction in the policy interest rate from the current 11 percent to 9 percent in order to support post-flood recovery of the agriculture and…
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…
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…
Climate-Focused Investment Takes Root in Farm Sector
In a powerful stride toward climate resilience and agricultural reform, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Dr. Ayesha Khan, CEO and Country Head of Acumen Pakistan, to discuss the organization’s ground breaking $90…
IT and E-Commerce Lead New Business Registrations in Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,278 new companies in August 2025, reflecting growing confidence in the country’s corporate sector. Approximately 99.9% of these incorporations were processed digitally, bringing the…
Gold Soars to Rs384,000 Per Tola in Record Surge
Gold prices in Pakistan hit unprecedented highs on Monday, marking one of the sharpest single-day increases in recent history. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-carat gold surged by Rs6,100 per tola,…
Global rally pushes gold to new peak, silver steady in Pakistan
Gold prices reached another record high in Pakistan and abroad on Friday, extending a rally that has unsettled consumers and investors alike. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola surged…
Weekly inflation jumps as tomato, wheat flour prices soar
Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), rose by 1.29% for the week ending September 4, 2025, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The spike was led by a staggering 46.03% increase…