General Business News

KARACHI: The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan released the latest foreign currency exchange rates, indicating slight fluctuations across several currencies compared to previous figures. The US dollar is now trading between 281.46 and 282....

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan has disclosed updated financial figures relating to the ceiling and floor limits for May 5, 2025, according to a recent press release. The data indicates that the ceiling amount set by the bank stands at 63,800, w...

Karachi: In a notable development for the oil market, the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have reported a significant increase in sales, with volumes reaching 1.5 million tons in April 2025, marking a 32% year-on-year and 20% month-on-month increase. T...

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 ...

Karachi: The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has announced a comprehensive checklist aimed at enhancing the emergency readiness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Pakistan. The initiative underscores the need for these busin...

Lahore: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) Board of Directors has approved the Implementation Plan for the organization's revamping. This decision was made during the 30th board meeting, chaired by Haroon Akhtar Khan, Speci...