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KARACHI: Pakistan's inflation rate is anticipated to register an increase in October 2025, driven primarily by rising food and energy costs, according to projections from JS Global. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to range between 5.25% and...
Read More »Pioneer Cement Posts Strong First-Quarter Earnings Boosted by Increased Offtakes
Lahore: Pioneer Cement Ltd. (PIOC) has reported a significant 25% year-over-year increase in earnings for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026, driven primarily by an uptick in offtakes, according to a recent financial release. The company's earn...
Read More »Wafi Energy Pakistan Reports Surge in Profit as Expansion Efforts Pay Off
Karachi: Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited (WEPL) has announced a significant improvement in its financial performance for the first nine months of 2025, reporting a profit after tax of PKR 3,030 million. This marks a substantial increase from the PKR 724 ...
Read More »MPC Holds Steady at 11% as Economic Uncertainties Loom
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to maintain its policy rate at 11%, citing uncertainties in global commodity prices, export challenges due to shifting tariff dynamics, and potential domestic food supply issues. The Monetary Pol...
Read More »Lucky Cement Reports 23% Increase in Quarterly Earnings
Karachi: Lucky Cement (LUCK) has announced its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026, reporting a 23% year-over-year increase in earnings per share (EPS) to Rs15.0. This rise aligns with market expectations. The company's ...
Read More »Lucky Cement’s Profits Soar on Higher Dividends and Improved Operations
KARACHI: Lucky Cement Ltd. (LUCK) announced a significant boost in its profitability for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, with standalone earnings reaching PkR14.6 billion, or an earnings per share (EPS) of PkR10.0. This represents a dramatic in...
Read More »PPL Approves 25% Final Cash Dividend Amidst Strategic Growth Plans
Karachi: At Pakistan Petroleum Limited's (PPL) 74th Annual General Meeting held in Karachi, shareholders approved a 25% final cash dividend on ordinary shares, culminating in a total dividend of 75% for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The meetin...
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