By Salman Khan | November 17, 2025

Gallup Pakistan today released the 16th wave of its Business Confidence Index (BCI), capturing the views of 571 statistically chosen businesses across Pakistan for Q4 2025 (Oct–Dec). The survey measures current business performance, future expectations, and perceptions of the country’s direction — offering a timely and broad-based pulse of Pakistan’s business climate. The survey shows…

By Salman Khan | November 17, 2025

The federal government has approved a move to fully deregulate the sugar sector after reviewing recommendations prepared by a specialised ministerial committee. Awais Leghari-led committee finalised the proposed framework, which will be presented to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for approval within two days. Food Security Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain stated that the plan aims to…

By Aftab Ahmed | November 17, 2025

The KSE-100 Index ended the trading session on a subdued note, closing at 161,687 points, reflecting a decline of 248 points. Throughout the day, the benchmark displayed heightened volatility, oscillating between an intraday high of 163,602 and a low of 161,481, as investors engaged in profit-taking ahead of upcoming economic developments. Market sentiment remained under…

By Aftab Ahmed | November 14, 2025

Gwadar-Oman ferry service approved to boost trade, tourism, announces Junaid Anwar Chaudhry Islamabad, Nov 14, 2025 — The Pakistani cabinet has approved the launch of a passenger and cargo ferry service between Pakistan and Oman, a move aimed at strengthening maritime connectivity and boosting bilateral trade and tourism. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid…

By Aftab Ahmed | November 13, 2025

Maritime minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has formed committee to identify sites for new deep-sea ports Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has constituted a high-level, multi-agency committee to identify potential sites for the establishment of new deep-sea ports along Pakistan’s extensive coastline, a move aimed at preparing the country for the next…

By Aftab Ahmed | November 13, 2025

The bulls marched strong today as the KSE-100 Index surged to an intraday high of 2,760 points before settling at 160,657, up by 2,473 points or 1.56%. The rally was fueled by renewed investor optimism following merger and acquisition developments in the cement sector. On the news front, Maple Leaf Cement (MLCF) announced plans to…

By Aftab Ahmed | November 12, 2025

After Tuesday’s decline, the market opened on a positive note; however, the optimism was short-lived as the index came under pressure before turning positive again. The local bourse witnessed a day of mixed fortunes as the KSE-100 Index swung between an intraday high of 164,500 points and a low of 166,600 points, finally closing at…

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…

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…

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…