Lahore: The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA) has upgraded the ratings for Gas and Oil Pakistan Limited (GO), recognizing the company's robust financial footing and strategic partnership with Aramco. Aramco's acquisition of approximately 4...
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Industry Chief Calls for Aggressive Rate Cuts to Boost Economy
KARACHI: Ahmed Azeem Alvi, president of the SITE Association of Industry, expressed dissatisfaction with the State Bank of Pakistan's recent decision to reduce the policy rate by 100 basis points. Alvi urged the central bank to slash the rate into sin...
Read More »SBP Lowers Policy Rate by 100bps Amid Inflation Drop, Anticipates Economic Stability
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reduced its policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.0%, aligning with expectations and reflecting improved inflation outlook due to decreased electricity and food prices. Despite this positive development, the c...
Read More »Exchange Rates Steady as Dollar Holds Against Rupee
Karachi: The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) reported the closing exchange rates for various currencies as of May 5, 2025. The rates reveal the current state of international currency exchanges in the open market. The US dollar mai...
Read More »PACRA Affirms Ratings for Aslam Energy Amid Strategic Expansion
Lahore: The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA) has affirmed the entity ratings of Aslam Energy (Pvt.) Limited, highlighting the company's strong business profile and its affiliation with Flow Petroleum (Pvt.) Limited. The ratings reflect As...
Read More »PACRA Affirms Stability Rating for MCB Cash Management Optimizer
Lahore: The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA) has affirmed the stability rating of the MCB Cash Management Optimizer, a low-risk money market fund that remains a key cash management tool for both institutional and retail investors. The Fun...
Read More »Pakistan’s Oil Market Sees Significant Uptick in April Sales
Karachi: Pakistan's oil marketing companies (OMCs) reported a notable increase in sales for April 2025, reaching a 13-month high with 1.46 million tons sold, marking a 32% rise compared to the previous year and a 20% increase from the previous month. ...
Read More »Zindigi and FPCCI Join Forces to Transform Pakistan’s Digital Financial Landscape
Karachi: Zindigi, a platform powered by JS Bank, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to advance the digital transformation of Pakistan's business sector. This collaboration...
Read More »PM Satisfied with 1% Reduction in Policy Rate
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over one percent reduction in policy rate announced by the State Bank of Pakistan: In a statement, he said the one percent cut down in the policy rate is a welcoming step for business...
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