Business
Karachi Port Dredging Starts
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said that dredging of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) main channel by KGTL, which began on Wednesday,…
Business
Business
SECP To Opens Capital Markets to Partnership Businesses
ISLAMABAD, March 18: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed amendments to the Public Offering Regulations, 2017 to unlock access to the capital…
Business
FFC says no urea discount as 2025 profit hits Rs73.6bn
Fauji Fertilizer reported Rs73.6bn profit for 2025, kept urea prices unchanged, and outlined expansion plans for retail, farmer outreach, and its PIA-linked investment vehicle. Fauji Fertilizer…
Business
Bulls Hold Ground, But Conviction Lacks
The local bourse saw a two-way session, swinging between an intraday high of +2,324 points and a low of -669 points before settling at 150,016, up…
Gold Rate
Gold Price Rises to Rs523,762 per tola
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan increased on Tuesday, with 24-karat gold reaching Rs523,762 per tola and international gold touching $5,010, according to rates released by…
Business
SECP Tightens Oversight of SOEs, Issues 66 Notices Over Compliance Lapses
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued show cause notices to 41 state owned enterprises (SOEs) for failing to submit their annual…
Business
SECP Eases Stock Market Access for Small Investors
ISLAMABAD, March 14: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has increased the investment limit for Sahulat Accounts from PKR 1 million to PKR 3…
Business
Fertilizer Vulnerability Amid Turmoil: Local Industry Emerges as Key Shield
Middle East crisis sends urea prices soaring; domestic producers credited with keeping farmers afloat Escalating tensions in the Middle East have sent shockwaves through global agricultural…
Business
Fertilizer Sector Profit in 2025 Rises 10% to Rs141bn
Pakistan’s listed fertilizer sector recorded the profitability of Rs141.1bn, up by 10% YoY. The YoY increase is primarily led by 1) higher urea offtakes, 2) higher…
Business
SECP Approves New Annuity Products to Strengthen Retirement Income Security
ISLAMABAD,: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved several new annuity products to strengthen retirement income security and support the development of Pakistan’s…
