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SBP to hold first monetary policy meeting of 2026 on Jan 26

SBP to hold first monetary policy meeting of 2026 on Jan 26

KARACHI: A large majority of market participants expect the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to cut interest rates at its…
World markets face fresh jolt as Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Greenland

World markets face fresh jolt as Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Greenland

LONDON: Global markets face a fresh bout of volatility this week after President Donald Trump vowed to slap tariffs on…
World Bank seeks concrete power reforms ahead of major funding in Pakistan

World Bank seeks concrete power reforms ahead of major funding in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has urged Pakistan to pursue a results-driven approach for seeking a multibillion-dollar loan over the…
Pakistan seeks UAE debt rollover and lower interest

Pakistan seeks UAE debt rollover and lower interest

Pakistan has formally asked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to extend repayment of $2.5 billion in loans for two years…
New trade deal cuts tariff and boosts Taiwan’s chip exports to US

New trade deal cuts tariff and boosts Taiwan’s chip exports to US

WASHINGTON: The US and Taiwan clinched a trade deal that cuts tariffs on many of the semiconductor powerhouse’s exports, directs…
Here’s how much federal government collected in taxes during FY2025

Here’s how much federal government collected in taxes during FY2025

ISLAMABAD: The federal government collected more than Rs13 trillion in taxes and levies during the fiscal year 2025, according to…
Consumers deprived of relief as govt raises petroleum levy by up to Rs4.62

Consumers deprived of relief as govt raises petroleum levy by up to Rs4.62

The federal government has raised the petroleum levy (PL) on petrol by Rs4.62 per litre and Re0.80 on high-speed diesel,…
NESPAK submits detailed designs for entertainment district along River Ravi

NESPAK submits detailed designs for entertainment district along River Ravi

The final plan to develop a 275-acre entertainment district along the River Ravi has been completed, with National Engineering Services…
SBP injects Rs 358.5 billion in the market

SBP injects Rs 358.5 billion in the market

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said it has injected Rs 358.5 billion through Reverse Repo Purchase and Shariah…
Bulls drive PSX to over 3,000 points gain amid renewed investor confidence

Bulls drive PSX to over 3,000 points gain amid renewed investor confidence

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday staged a strong recovery, snapping days long bearish momentum as increasing forex reserves…
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