Government plans subsidies and new trade routes as Iran tensions and Afghan border closure disrupt traditional corridors for Pakistan’s potato exports. Pakistan moved Wednesday to protect potato exports as regional transport disruptions intensify. Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired a key meeting reviewing urgent export safeguards. The meeting addressed new logistical constraints affecting Pakistan’s potato…
Indus Motor has warned of potential supply disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis. Management of Indus Motor has urged the government to relax auto financing limits to support consumer demand. It also recommended adjustments to taxes and duties, particularly on completely knocked-down (CKD) units used in local assembly.Industry players also want clearer rules…
The KSE-100 Index settled at 155,777 points, down 1,355 points, as persistent volatility kept investors cautious. The benchmark moved within a broad range of 157,962 to 154,790 points during the session, reflecting nervous participation and intraday swings. Overall sentiment remained fragile amid escalating geopolitical tensions, which dampened global risk appetite. Stock Market Continues Gains Regional…
The governor state bank on Wednesday warned that oil prices could reach $100 barrel per day due to the recent war in the Gulf region. The finance minister informed the Senate body that the country was maintaining oil stocks for 28 days, crude 10 days, LNG and LPG stocks were sufficient to meet demand for…
Local bullion prices dropped sharply Wednesday as international gold eased, while silver prices recorded moderate gains in Pakistan’s domestic market. Gold prices in Pakistan dropped sharply on Wednesday following a decline in international bullion markets. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association released the latest interbank-linked bullion rates for domestic markets.The price of 24-karat…
ISLAMABAD: Following a Phase-I Review, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the proposed restructuring and transfer of designated real estate assets of ISE Towers REIT Management Company Limited to its subsidiary, ISE Realty Company Limited. CCP received a pre-merger application on January 23, 2026, jointly filed by ISE Towers REIT Management Company Limited…
Gold prices in Pakistan dropped sharply on Tuesday, according to rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association based on interbank exchange rates. The price of 24-karat gold per tola fell to Rs549,962, down Rs13,900 from the previous session. The rate for 10 grams of 24-karat gold declined to Rs471,503, marking a…
Haleon Pakistan Limited (HALEON) has posted a strong growth of 30 percent year on year (YoY) basis in 4QCY25. The company announced 4QCY25 results where the company posted EPS of Rs15.3 versus Rs11.8 during the same period last year, reflecting a strong growth of 30%YoY. The company also announced an interim cash dividend of Rs15/share,…
After Monday’s heavy sell-off, the bulls staged a confident comeback. Early weakness dragged the index to an intraday low of 714 points, but just when sentiment seemed fragile, buyers quietly returned to the arena. As investors reassessed the situation and grew confident that geopolitical tensions are unlikely to prolong, the mood shifted from fear to…
Experts have urged the government to introduce a bankable policy to attract Chinese solar manufacturers. The Pakistan-China Institute convened a regional conference titled “ASEAN-to-Pakistan Pathways: Attracting Chinese Investment for Solar PV Value-Chain Manufacturing” under the Green CPEC Alliance, aimed at converting Pakistan’s solar import surge into domestic manufacturing capacity. Policymakers and regional experts gathered to…