General Business News

Karachi: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has issued a stark warning about the state of Pakistan's economy, stressing that the current high electricity tariffs are undermining industrial growth, threatening businesses, and jeopardizing nationwide employm...

Karachi: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (VIS) has assigned a preliminary rating of 'AA- (plim)' to the proposed Sukuk 2 issuance by Mughal Iron and Steel Industries Limited. The rating, indicating high credit quality, comes with a stable outlook, e...

Lahore: Fauji Cement Company Ltd. (FCCL) has reported a significant increase in its financial performance for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2025, with earnings rising by 51% year-over-year. The company's earnings reached PkR4.0 billion, equiva...

Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and Baku Stock Exchange (BSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance bilateral cooperation between the capital markets of Pakistan and Azerbaijan. The agreement, finalized in an online ceremon...

KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited (PQFTL) introduced a pioneering lifetime guaranteed pension plan named the "Lifetime Kafalat Plan", marking a significant milestone in Pakistan's financial services sector. The launch event, held in Karachi, w...

Karachi: Currency exchange rates exhibited minor fluctuations across various markets, as detailed in a recent report from the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan. The report indicates changes in the buying and selling rates for several major cu...

Karachi: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a significant rise, reflecting a parallel increase in international markets. The cost of gold per tola of 24 karat reached Rs. 309,500, marking an increase of Rs. 1,500 from previous rates. According to a...