By Salman Khan | October 21, 2025

Pakistan has recorded remarkable advancement in women’s financial inclusion since the launch of the Banking on Equality policy, introduced by the State Bank in 2021. The total number of active bank accounts held by women has increased sharply from 20 million to 37 million, demonstrating rising financial awareness among them. The State Bank of Pakistan…

By Aftab Ahmed | October 21, 2025

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced an ambitious “Sea to Steel Green Corridor” project aimed at reviving Pakistan Steel Mills and saving up to $13 billion over the next decade through reduced steel imports. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has unveiled an ambitious plan to revive the…

By Aftab Ahmed | October 21, 2025

The KSE-100 Index wrapped up the session on a strong footing, closing at 167,346 points after registering gain of 1,103 points. The market sustained its upward momentum following the ceasefire announcement, with the index oscillating between an intraday high of 168,414 and a low of 166,923. The bullish trend was largely fuelled by exceptional performances…

By Salman Khan | October 20, 2025

NBP at forefront of Digital Transformation towards cashless Banking in Pakistan, enabled National Accountability Bureau on Smartpay. The initiative has enabled fast, secure, and paperless transaction processing solution to bring ease for round the clock payments. This milestone demonstrates NBP’s commitment to delivering efficient and transparent digital payment solutions, further strengthening NBP’s role in supporting…

By Aftab Ahmed | October 20, 2025

The salaried class has emerged as major contributor in paying tax which accounts for around one-third of Pakistan’s total personal income tax (PIT) collection. It highlights an increasing tax burden on formal sector employees despite stagnant wage growth and limited fiscal space for middle-income earners. According to official data for fiscal year 2024–2025, the government…

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…

By Aftab Ahmed | October 17, 2025

KSE 100 Index largely traded in negative zone during the trading session on account of continued profit taking by investors, as Index declined to close at 163,806 level (down by -0.39%). Top negative contribution to the index came from MARI, UBL, HBL, POL & ENGROH, as they cumulatively contributed -681 points to the index Traded value…

By Aftab Ahmed | October 16, 2025

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is scheduled to hold its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Oct 27, 2025. In a Poll conducted by Topline Securities, 85% of the market participant expect policy rate to remain unchanged compared to 72% in last poll. We believe, participants expectations for status quo is owing to recent floods…

By Aftab Ahmed | October 16, 2025

Pakistan pledges technical and AI-based support to help Sudan upgrade its maritime infrastructure and strengthen regional trade routes. Pakistan has offered its technical expertise to help modernize Sudan’s ports, pledging support for the African nation’s efforts to upgrade its maritime infrastructure and strengthen trade connectivity across the region. Read More: Pakistan eyes stronger maritime links…

By Aftab Ahmed | October 16, 2025

 Pakistan Textile exports clocked in at US$1.6bn in Sep 2025, down 2% YoY while up 3% MoM. In 1QFY26 Textile Exports reach US$4.8bn up 6% from US$4.5bn in 1QFY25. The 2% YoY decline in exports in Sep 2025 was primarily driven by a 25% YoY drop in cotton cloth exports, which fell to US$150mn from…