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Cooking Oil, Ghee Prices Soar to Record Highs
By Salman Khan | September 22, 2025
Pakistani households are bracing for another financial hit as ghee and cooking oil prices climb to record highs, intensifying pressure on already stretched family budgets. Producers have increased ghee prices by Rs12 per kilogram, lifting the wholesale rate to Rs535 per kg, while cooking oil now sells at Rs572 per kg. In retail markets, the…
Local cement dispatches likely to Rise by 3% in September 2025
By Salman Khan | September 22, 2025
Pakistan local cement dispatches are likely to be up by 3% YoY to clock in at 3.08mn tons in September2025. Dispatches are anticipated to decline by 1% MoM. Our analysis is based on the actual numbers of 21 days; wherein local sales stand at 2.15mn tons,” says Topline Pakistan Research. The average domestic sale of…
HYF Plans $20M Investment in Laptop Plant in Pakistan
By Salman Khan | September 22, 2025
The Government Plans to introduce a Mobile Device Policy, which will also cover policies relating to laptops and tablets assembling and manufacturing in Pakistan. Chinese Laptop Company has expressed interest in setting up a laptop and tablet manufacturing industry in Pakistan. The Chinese company specializes in the production of laptops, fingerprint devices, and tablets. SAPM…
AGP Flags Salary-Driven Rise in Tax Burden
By Salman Khan | September 22, 2025
The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has revealed that a sharp rise in withholding tax collection during FY24 was primarily driven by higher deductions on salaried income. According to the latest report published by AGP on Inland Revenue and Customs, withholding tax collection reached Rs2.74 trillion in 2023-24, accounting for more than 60 percent of…
MQM Challenges KE Tariff Hike in Sindh High Court
By Salman Khan | September 22, 2025
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan has taken legal action against the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for approving a tariff mechanism that allows K-Electric to recover theft-related losses and unpaid bills from consumers. In its petition to the Sindh High Court, MQM argued that NEPRA’s July 18 order unfairly shifts Rs74 billion worth of…
Honda Announces Discount in Flood-Affected Regions
By Salman Khan | September 22, 2025
Atlas Honda has rolled out a service relief campaign for motorcycle owners in flood-affected regions of Pakistan, offering discounted maintenance as part of its support efforts. Between 22 and 27 September 2025, customers visiting selected 3S dealerships will receive free motorcycle checkups and up to 50% off on labour charges. The company said the initiative…
iPhone 17 Buyers Raise Early Scratch Concerns
By Salman Khan | September 22, 2025
Apple’s newly launched iPhone 17 series is enjoying strong sales and positive reviews, but durability concerns are already surfacing among some early buyers. According to Bloomberg, owners of the Deep Blue iPhone 17 Pro and Space Black iPhone Air have reported visible scratches within just days of use. Most marks appear on the glass panel…
PSX, Stock Market, Rollover Week, Investor Sentiment
By Salman Khan | September 22, 2025
The local bourse kicked off rollover week on a volatile footing, as profit-taking spells weighed on sentiment. The benchmark index swung sharply, hitting an intraday high of 812 points before slipping to a low of 791 points, and eventually closed at 157,554 — down 482 points or 0.31%. Caution also stemmed from a rise in…
CSA Reveals Squads for Pakistan With Surprise Recall
By Salman Khan | September 22, 2025
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced its squads for the Pakistan tour, confirming leadership changes and the surprise comeback of Quinton de Kock. The Proteas will play two Tests, three T20Is, and three ODIs from October 12 to November 8, with fixtures scheduled in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad. Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of…
Audit Flags Rs9.4bn Loss from PIA Concessions
By Salman Khan | September 22, 2025
An audit report has revealed that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) caused a financial loss of Rs 9.43 billion by distributing free and heavily discounted tickets between 2011 and 2016. According to the findings, more than 258,000 tickets were issued free of charge, while another 116,000 were sold at a discount of up to 95 percent….