Islamabad: In a groundbreaking development in Pakistan's telecommunications landscape, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has sanctioned the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL). This pivotal a...
Read More »Pakistan’s poverty reversal: A call for people-centred structural reforms
Islamabad: In a stark revelation, Mian Zahid Hussain, a prominent figure in Pakistan’s business community, has highlighted a troubling increase in poverty, as reported by The World Bank. The report points to policy failures and the breakdown of an uns...
Read More »Pacra Maintains Stability Rating of ABL Islamic Sovereign Fund Amid Redemption Concerns
Karachi: In a recent announcement, The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA) upheld the stability rating of the ABL Islamic Sovereign Fund (ABL ISF), noting the fund's continued adherence to its medium-risk strategy. Despite its strong perform...
Read More »Currency Market Faces Turbulence as US Dollar Peaks
Karachi: The currency market in Pakistan witnessed a notable surge as the US Dollar soared to unprecedented levels in the open market, according to the latest figures released by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP). As of Septembe...
Read More »Nishat Mills Sees Profit Growth But Falls Short Due to Heavy Taxation
Karachi: Nishat Mills Ltd. (NML) has released its financial outcomes for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, showcasing a mixed bag of profit growth and unforeseen fiscal burdens. The textile conglomerate reported standalone earnings of PKR1.2 bil...
Read More »Pakistan Cement Sector Sees Record Profits Amid Lower Finance Costs
Islamabad: The cement industry in Pakistan has achieved unprecedented profitability as the financial year 2025 closed, buoyed by strong margins and decreased financial burdens. This remarkable performance is underscored by a 7% year-on-year growth in ...
Read More »Nishat Mills Sees Profit Growth But Falls Short Due to Heavy Taxation
Karachi: Nishat Mills Ltd. (NML) has released its financial outcomes for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, showcasing a mixed bag of profit growth and unforeseen fiscal burdens. The textile conglomerate reported standalone earnings of PKR1.2 bil...
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