General Business News

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has initiated a monetary easing cycle, attributed to a significant drop in inflation. This move is aimed at addressing challenges from trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions while benefiting from anticipated ...

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan's recent decision to reduce the interest rate by one percent has been met with cautious approval from Rafiq Suleman, a prominent figure in the business community. Suleman, former Chairman of the Rice Exporters Assoc...

Karachi: Bank Alfalah has unveiled Worklee, a human resources hiring and remote working app, marking a significant step in creating inclusive and accessible employment opportunities across Pakistan. The app, the first of its kind in the country, is de...

Karachi: Cement dispatches in Pakistan rose significantly in April 2025, reaching a total of 3.34 million tons, marking a 13% increase compared to the same month last year. This growth was propelled by an 8% rise in local offtakes and a notable 35% su...

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a surprising 100 basis point reduction in the policy rate, bringing it down to 11 percent. This move, driven by decreasing inflation, marks the seventh rate cut in the current monetary easing cycle a...

Karachi: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) at 'A/A1', indicating good credit quality and a strong likelihood of timely repayment of short-term obligations. The outlook for ...

Karachi: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has firmly opposed the newly enacted Tax Ordinance 2025, claiming it is anti-business, unconstitutional, and harmful to investment prospects. Junaid Naqi, President of KATI, criticized the ...