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Islamabad: Pakistan's local cement shipments are projected to increase by 3% year-on-year to 3.08 million tons in September 2025, despite a 1% month-on-month decline. This projection, based on 21 days of data showing 2.15 million tons in local sales, ...
Read More »State Bank Data Shows No Floor Set For Institutional Lending On September 22
Islamabad: The State Bank of Pakistan's data for September 22, 2025, reveals a concerning absence of a floor for institutional lending. While the ceiling for such loans was set at 40,100, no lower limit was established. This suggests potential volatil...
Read More »Inflation Projected To Hit 6% In September
Islamabad: Pakistan's Consumer Price Index (CPI) is projected to reach 6.0% in September 2025, signaling a return to typical price patterns following the dissipation of the base effect. Food price increases are anticipated to be a primary driver, wi...
Read More »OGDC And AKUH Partner To Combat Hepatitis C In Free Health Camps
Islamabad: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) and Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) have joined forces to tackle Hepatitis C through a series of free elimination camps. The program will offer complimentary screening, diagnostics, consult...
Read More »Lucky Investments Hits PKR 100 Billion Aums In Record Time
Islamabad: Lucky Investments Limited has surpassed PKR 100 billion (USD 350 million) in assets under management (AUMs) in less than six months since its April 2025 launch. This accomplishment makes Lucky Investments the only asset management company (...
Read More »Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Sign Mutual Defense Pact, Aiming to Boost Bilateral Trade
Islamabad: Zubair Tufail, President of the United Business Group (UBG) and former President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), lauded Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Saudi Arabia and the signing of a...
Read More »Pakistan Stock Market Poised For Consolidation; Investors Advised To “Buy The Dip”
Islamabad: The Pakistan Stock Exchange's benchmark KSE-100 index is predicted to consolidate after reaching a peak of 159,338, closing at 158,037, an 84-point increase day-over-day. Trading volume reached 2,048 million shares, surpassing the previous ...
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