Business

Karachi: The HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI has shown a slight decline, dropping to 50.1 in August from 50.5 in July, marking the lowest point since the inception of the series. Developed by S and P Global, the index provides an early indication of in...

Karachi: A dramatic shift in currency exchange rates is sending ripples through financial markets, as the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan reports notable fluctuations in various foreign currencies against the Pakistani Rupee. The most alarm...

Islamabad: Pakistan's Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have reported a notable 7% year-on-year increase in sales for August 2025, reaching 1.3 million tons. This growth, complemented by a 6% rise compared to the previous month, signals a gradual economi...

Lahore: When I picked up the Infinix HOT 60 Pro, I was focused on design, screen, and performance. What I didn’t expect was the biggest surprise of all—5 years of updates. That completely changed the way I see my phone. I’ve never been the type to c...

Karachi: The Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) has onboarded Arif Habib Limited to its RAAST Aggregator Platform, marking a significant advancement in enabling secure, instant fund transfers for investors. This strategic integration, suppor...

Islamabad: Pakistan's fertilizer industry witnessed a significant upturn in August 2025, with urea sales surging by an impressive 46% year-on-year and 34% month-on-month. The sales volume reached an estimated 816,000 tons, driven primarily by sustaine...

Karachi: Despite a challenging interest rate environment, Pakistan's listed banks have reported a remarkable surge in profitability, reaching Rs168 billion, marking a 22% increase year-on-year (YoY) and a 3% rise quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the second...