CCP Approves Acquisition of Standpharm Pakistan

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 12, 2025

    The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has authorized the transaction of Standpharm Pakistan (Private) Limited by Crest Garments International (Private) Limited. The transaction forms part of an internal corporate restructuring, as both entities are under the common ownership and management of the same group of individual shareholders. Read More: CCP Chairman Announces PTCL Telenor Merger…

    Pakistani Rupee edges up against US dollar

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 12, 2025

    The Pakistani rupee rose by roughly 0.05% in early Wednesday trading in the inter-bank market. It reached Rs 280.63 to the US dollar — registering a gain of just Re0.15 from Tuesday’s closing of Rs 280.78. The euro has remained steady at $1.1586 whereas sterling. The US dollar also dropped in the aftermath of the…

    car sales rise 32% in October 2025

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 12, 2025

    Car sales in Pakistan climbed 32 percent year-on-year in October 2025 to 17,333 units, driven by lower rates, stable inflation, and improving consumer sentiment. Pakistan’s passenger car market continued its recovery in October 2025, as sales rose 32 percent year-on-year to 17,333 units, according to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) on…

    Bears Tighten Grip on the Bourse

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 11, 2025

    The KSE-100 Index concluded the trading session on a downbeat note, closing at 157,870 points, marking a sharp decline of 3,667 points. Throughout the day, the benchmark index exhibited pronounced volatility, swinging between an intraday high of 161,516 and a low of 157,765. Read More: KSE-100 Rebounds 0.31% as Remittances Boost Sentiment Investor sentiment turned…

    Consumers Face Rs1.7tr Capacity Burden Amid New Package

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 11, 2025

    Consumers are set to pay Rs1.7 trillion in idle capacity payments as NEPRA and industries question the government’s complex new Incremental Power Package. Despite a revised agreement with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Pakistani consumers are expected to bear Rs 1.7 trillion in capacity payments in 2026 to plants that have not produced a single unit…

    PPL Enhances Production Enhancement at Gambat South

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 11, 2025

    Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) is pleased to announce enhancement in gas processing capacity at the Gas Processing Facility (GPF-II), located in Gambat South Block, District Sanghar, Sindh. The Company is the operator of the Gambat South Block with 65 percent working interest, along with joint venture partners Government Holdings (Private) Limited and Asia Resources Oil…

    Silver Prices Increased by Rs 144 Per Tola

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 11, 2025

    The silver prices in Pakistan increased by Rs 144 to Rs 5353 per tola in line with fluctuation in global market. The silver rate for a tola of 24K jumped to Rs 5,353, registering an increase of Rs 144 per tola. The 10 gram 24K silver was traded at Rs 4,589 with an increase of…

    Gold rate jumps to Rs 435,762 per tola in Pakistan

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 11, 2025

    Gold Prices in Pakistan on Tuesday made another jump of Rs 5900 per tola to Rs 435,762 per tola in line with hike in global market. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems & Jewellers Association (APSJGA) said that the 24K gold rate jumped to Rs 435,762 per tola. The association announced on Tuesday that the 24-karat…

    Pakistan Sets $60B Export Target in industrial policy

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 11, 2025

    Pakistan’s new industrial policy sets an export-focused path to rebuild manufacturing, attract investment, and integrate into global value chains by 2030. Key Policy Features Pakistan has formulated National Industrial Policy 2025–2030 to rebuild its manufacturing base and shift the economy toward exports. Read More: Cabinet approves National Tariff Policy The plan, released in draft form…

    PM Plans Roundtable with CEOs of World Top 20 Firms

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 11, 2025

    PM is also likely to meet CEOs Amazon and Walmart. The top 20 companies belong to USA, UK, Germany, Netherland and France.   The government of Pakistan announced plans for a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the chief executives of the country’s top 20 companies, aiming to accelerate private-sector investment and highlight…