Bulls Charge Ahead as Ceasefire Boosts Investor Confidence

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 20, 2025

    The week opened on a strong note as the bulls dominated the trading floor, propelling the benchmark KSE-100 Index to an impressive intraday gain of 2,615 points before closing at 166,242, up 2,436 points or 1.49%. Market euphoria was fueled by a major diplomatic breakthrough — Pakistan and Afghanistan reached an immediate ceasefire agreement following…

    Plan Under Study to Protect Shark in Arabian Sea

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 18, 2025

    Minister Junaid Chaudhry says new strategy will align with global conservation standards and prevent overfishing of endangered species. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced that a national action plan is being prepared in consultation with stakeholders to protect vulnerable shark species in the Arabian Sea. Read More: Pakistan launches Rs90m project…

    Silver Prices in Pakistan Dropped

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 18, 2025

    Silver Prices in Pakistan on Saturday also dropped by Rs 231 per tola in line with fluctuation in global prices. It declined to Rs 5273 per tola. Read More: Silver Prices Up Rs 141 Per Tola

    Gold Prices Witness Massive Drop

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 18, 2025

    Gold Prices in Pakistan on Saturday made a big drop of Rs 10600 to Rs 44630 per tola in line with fluctuation in global gold prices. Read More: Gold Prices Made Record Increase of Rs 14100 Per Tola

    OMAP Protests Sindh Cess Deduction Without Price Adjustment

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 18, 2025

    Oil marketing firms warn 1.85% cess will disrupt fuel supply if not integrated into official pricing. “We express our sincere appreciation for the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division)’s continued efforts toward maintaining stability and regulatory balance within the petroleum sector,” Tariq Wazir Ali Chairman OMAP said adding that however, through this letter, we wish to…

    OPPO Find X9 Series Global Launch Set for October 28

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 18, 2025

    OPPO has recently announced the global debut of its flagship Find X9 Series. It follows a successful release in China earlier this year. The OPPO is set to launch globally in Barcelona on October 28, 2025. Find X9 and Find X9 Pro are likely to redefine mobile photography and flagship smartphone performance. Read More: OPPO…

    E&P Sector Earnings to Drop 8% in 1QFY26

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 17, 2025

    Topline report attributes decline to weaker hydrocarbon output, lower crude prices, and higher taxes. Topline has expected that oil and gas exploration companies are expected to face 8% YoY decline in earnings in 1QFY26, primarily due to a decline in hydrocarbon production and oil prices. Oil production during the quarter averaged 62.2k bpd, down 5%…

    Government Raises White Oil Pipeline Share to 60% for Petrol Transport

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 17, 2025

    Petroleum Division asked Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to issue directives for enhancing upcountry fuel supply via pipeline from October 1, 2025. It is aimed at improving efficiency and reduce road congestion. Earlier, tankers mafia have been controlling supply of petrol and after enhancing share of petrol supply through pipeline will help shifting oil…

    PM&DC Launches Digital Restructuring to Boost Efficiency

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 17, 2025

    Pakistan Medical and Dental Council introduces performance-based systems, ERP implementation, and nationwide facilitation centers to improve service delivery and transparency. Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has launched a comprehensive restructuring initiative to modernize its systems through full digital transformation and align operations with global best practices.PMDC President Calls for Stringent Measures to Ensure Transparency in…

    Silver Prices Up Rs 141 Per Tola

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 17, 2025

    Silver Prices in Pakistan made record increase of Rs 167 per tola Rs 5504 Per tola in line with fluctuation in global market. Read More: Silver Prices in Pakistan Up Again