Karachi: Muhammad Hanif Lakhani, former Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, has criticized the Federal Budget 2025-26, labeling it as harmful to the industry. Lakhani expressed concerns over the government's...
Read More »SBP Holds Policy Rate Steady Amid Economic Uncertainties
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced it would keep the policy rate unchanged at 11%, highlighting concerns over rising imports and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. These factors were identified as significant risks contributing...
Read More »Currency Exchange Rates Fluctuate Amid Market Dynamics
Karachi: The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan has released the latest currency exchange rates, revealing fluctuations in the value of multiple currencies against the Pakistani Rupee. As of June 17, 2025, the USD is being bought at 283.80 and...
Read More »Pakistan Fertilizer Sees Uptick in Sales Amid Economic Challenges
Lahore: Fertilizer sales in Pakistan showed signs of recovery for the first time in calendar year 2025, according to a recent report by AKD Securities Limited. The resurgence is attributed to the introduction of interest-free loans under the Punjab Ki...
Read More »LCCI Condemns Israeli Attack on Iran, Calls for Global Attention
Lahore: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has condemned the Israeli attack on Iran, describing it as a grave breach of international norms and a threat to regional and global peace. LCCI leaders called for decisive international action in re...
Read More »SIMOSA by Jazz Showcased in Ivey Publishing as Pakistan’s Premier Digital Platform
Karachi: SIMOSA, the flagship digital platform by Jazz, has been featured in an Ivey Publishing business case study titled "Jazz World to SIMOSA: A Blueprint for Digital Transformation from App to Ecosystem." This study, authored by students from NUST...
Read More »Exchange Rates in Pakistan Show Marginal Fluctuations
Karachi: The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) released the open market closing exchange rates for June 16, 2025, indicating slight changes in currency values. The data, sourced from the State Bank of Pakistan, highlighted minor fluctu...
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