News & Updates

News Update

14

Nov 2025

Nov 14, 2025 • 5 min read

Sugar Prices Hit Record-High of Rs. 229 Per Kg

Sugar prices have surged to Rs. 229 per kg in parts of the country, with Quetta posting the highest rate, according to n...

Read Full Article

News Update

14

Nov 2025

Nov 14, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan’s Central Govt Debt Spikes By Rs. 7 Trillion in One Year

Pakistan’s total central government debt reached Rs. 76.6 trillion in September 2025, up 10 percent year-on-year (YoY),...

Read Full Article

News Update

14

Nov 2025

Nov 14, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan’s Dollar Bonds Likely to Extend Rally As Market Conditions Improve

Pakistan’s dollar bonds are set to extend their rally as recent credit-rating upgrades and plans to re-enter internation...

Read Full Article

News Update

14

Nov 2025

Nov 14, 2025 • 5 min read

MCB Islamic Bank Launches “SUBUK” – A Major Leap in Digital Banking

MCB Islamic Bank has officially launched its all-new mobile banking app, “SUBUK”, marking a significant milestone in its...

Read Full Article

News Update

14

Nov 2025

Nov 14, 2025 • 5 min read

Bank Financing to Private Sector Comes to a Standstill as Businesses Stop Expansion in Pakistan

Lending by the banking sector to the private sector remained subdued as businesses adopted a cautious approach toward in...

Read Full Article

News Update

14

Nov 2025

Nov 14, 2025 • 5 min read

Karachi Customs Seizes 20,000 kg Chinese Salt Misdeclared as Citric Acid

The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi has foiled an attempt to smuggle 20,000 kg of Chinese salt (Monosodium...

Read Full Article

News Update

14

Nov 2025

Nov 14, 2025 • 5 min read

Rupee Now on 36-Day Winning Streak Against US Dollar After End of Another Week

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) closed in green against the US Dollar (USD) 36th day in a row on Friday. Meanwhile, it posted...

Read Full Article

News Update

14

Nov 2025

Nov 14, 2025 • 5 min read

OGDC Begins Production at New Pasakhi-14 Well in Hyderabad

Oil & Gas Development Limited (PSX: OGDC) has started producing 1,100 barrels of oil per day from its new development we...

Read Full Article

News Update

14

Nov 2025

Nov 14, 2025 • 5 min read

These 5 Pharma Companies Strategically Shift Operations from Pakistan

Five major multinational pharmaceutical companies have exited or shut down their manufacturing operations in Pakistan ov...

Read Full Article

News Update

14

Nov 2025

Nov 14, 2025 • 5 min read

Crescent Star Insurance Hits Back at Tri-Star Power Over “False” Allegations

Crescent Star Insurance Limited (CSIL) has rejected all allegations raised by Tri-Star Power Limited in a letter sent to...

Read Full Article

News Update

14

Nov 2025

Nov 14, 2025 • 5 min read

Gold Prices Finally Fall in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Friday as the local market saw the price per tola drop by Rs. 3,300, settling at Rs. 439...

Read Full Article

News Update

14

Nov 2025

Nov 14, 2025 • 5 min read

PPL-Led Joint Venture Announces Gas Discovery in Sindh

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced a new gas discovery in the Sawan Field, located in District Khairpur, Sin...

Read Full Article

News Update

14

Nov 2025

Nov 14, 2025 • 5 min read

Diesel Shortage Strikes Pakistan Days Before Expected Price Hike

A diesel shortage is being reported across Pakistan as the country braces for a potential increase in petroleum product...

Read Full Article

News Update

14

Nov 2025

Nov 14, 2025 • 5 min read

Govt Forms 9 Computer Emergency Response Teams, Seeks Nominations From Key Sectors

The government has established nine Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) under the CERT Rules-2023 as part of effor...

Read Full Article

News Update

14

Nov 2025

Nov 14, 2025 • 5 min read

TPL REIT Fund I Plans Divestment from HKC’s Project-B One Hoshang

TPL REIT Fund I has announced its intention to divest its stake in HKC (Private) Limited through the sale of the project...

Read Full Article

News Update

14

Nov 2025

Nov 14, 2025 • 5 min read

US-Based Firm Eyes Investment in Pakistan’s Mining Sector

Nova Minerals, a dual Nasdaq and ASX-listed mining exploration and development company, has expressed a strong interest...

Read Full Article

News Update

13

Nov 2025

Nov 13, 2025 • 5 min read

FBR Reconstitutes Single Portal Committee to Strengthen Data Privacy, Return Filing

The federal government and provinces will take measures for the development of data privacy and security of provincial t...

Read Full Article

News Update

13

Nov 2025

Nov 13, 2025 • 5 min read

Multan Customs Seizes Popular Metha Pan Ingredient Hidden in Coal Truck

Multan Customs Enforcement, Dera Ghazi Khan, has foiled a major smuggling attempt, seizing 3,040 kilograms of smuggled b...

Read Full Article

News Update

13

Nov 2025

Nov 13, 2025 • 5 min read

SBP Reserves Continue to Post Small Gains, Remain At $14.5 Billion

Foreign reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) witnessed inflows of $22million in the week that ended on Nove...

Read Full Article

News Update

13

Nov 2025

Nov 13, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan to Re-Enter Eurobond Market After Five Years

The federal government has decided to raise funds by issuing dollar bonds next year for the first time in nearly five ye...

Read Full Article

News Update

13

Nov 2025

Nov 13, 2025 • 5 min read

Key Meeting on Pakistan’s Revenue Distribution Formula Postponed Once Again

The federal government has postponed the proposed meeting of the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC), which was sched...

Read Full Article