General Business News

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, ...

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...

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...

Islamabad: The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) is demanding immediate clarification from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) regarding the taxation of income derived from Behbood Savings Certificates (BSC) for the 2024-25 tax year. UN...

Islamabad: Lahore is gearing up to host the 41st International Carpet Exhibition from October 7-9, 2025, amidst competition from a similar event announced by India. Preparations for the showcase of hand-knotted carpets, organized jointly by the Pakis...

Islamabad: The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) depreciated against major international currencies on September 18, 2025, with the US Dollar, Euro, and British Pound all registering gains, according to data released by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakis...

Islamabad: The KSE-100 index experienced a substantial surge on September 18, 2025, closing at 157,953.47, a notable increase of 1,775.65 points, representing a 1.14% gain. This upward movement follows the previous day's closing value of 156,177.82....