General Business News

Islamabad: Mian Zahid Hussain, a prominent Pakistani business leader, has emphasized the need for Pakistan to leverage its partnership with China to address the persistent trade imbalance between the two nations. Hussain, who holds several key positio...

Karachi: Jubilee Life Insurance (JLI) and United Bank Limited (UBL) have joined forces to introduce new insurance products designed to enhance financial security for their clientele. The alliance combines the expertise of Pakistan’s largest private se...

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 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: Pakistan’s recent economic gains are under threat from climate change and security challenges, according to Mian Zahid Hussain, a prominent business leader and former government official. While the administration has achieved significant fi...

Islamabad: The Bank of Khyber (BOK) reported a remarkable 2.2-fold year-on-year surge in profit for the first half of the fiscal year 2025, reaching PkR3.4 billion (earnings per share: PkR2.91). This impressive growth was primarily attributed to a 28%...