The local bourse blew hot and cold on Tuesday as the KSE-100 Index witnessed a dramatic tug-of-war between the bulls and the bears. The session opened on a strong note, with the bulls marching ahead in the first half and lifting the index to an intraday high of +1,216 points. However, momentum quickly faded as…
By Imran Ghaznavi Inside the new Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA): Can Pakistan regulate truth in the age of hyper-information? In a fast-moving digital world where every smartphone is a potential broadcaster, PEMRA’s 2023 amendments mark a turning point. They expand regulatory reach beyond satellite channels to blogs, platforms and social media. But the…
Silver prices in Pakistan have witnessed massive decline of Rs 173 per tola in line with fluctuation in global prices.
Gold prices in Pakistan have witnessed record reduction of Rs 14000 per tola on Tuesday. After reduction, new rate of gold stands at RS 416 362 per tola. Gold Prices Increase by 1800 Per Tola
Millat Tractors Limited (MTL) reported a 17% year-on-year decline in profit for the first quarter of FY2025–26, posting earnings of Rs514 million or Rs2.57 per share, well below market expectations. Quarterly profit also fell 61% compared to the preceding quarter, reflecting weaker sales and lower non-operating income. Read More: Poor Farm Economics Weighing on Millat…
The KSE-100 Index settled at 162,163 points, posting a decline of 1,140 points after a highly volatile trading session. Investor sentiment remained mixed as the index oscillated between an intraday high of 163,570 and a low of 161,766, with volatility primarily stemming from rollover pressure ahead of futures contract expiry. Read More: Pakistan Stock Market…
Pakistan’s local mobile phone manufacturing and assembly surged 55% month-on-month to 3.01 million units in September 2025, driven by strong consumer demand and new product launches, according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The data showed a 40% year-on-year increase, reflecting a low base from September 2024 when sales were dampened by heavy pre-buying in…
Pakistan’s central bank kept its policy rate unchanged at 11% on Monday, in line with market expectations, citing a stronger growth outlook and easing concerns over flood-related economic disruptions. According to the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) statement, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) now expects GDP growth for FY2025–26 to remain in the upper half…
Pakistan Petroleum Limited’s shareholders approved a 25% final cash dividend, bringing the total payout to 75% for FY2024–25, during the company’s 74th Annual General Meeting held in Karachi on Monday. The meeting, chaired by PPL Board Chairman Shahab Rizvi, also endorsed the company’s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025. Rizvi lauded…
Silver Prices in Pakistan have declined by RS 27 per tola to Rs 5097. The rates of silver have witnessed a decline following fluctuation in global prices. Silver Rates in Pakistan Today