Business

Karachi: Mian Zahid Hussain, a prominent figure in Pakistan's business community, has called on the State Bank of Pakistan to reduce the policy interest rate to six percent. He warned that the current 11 percent rate poses significant challenges to in...

Karachi: In a recent earnings preview, Cherat Cement Company Ltd (CHCC) and Kohat Cement Ltd (KOHC) are projected to report strong financial gains for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025. Analysts from JS Global anticipate earnings per share of...

Karachi: Meezan Bank, the leading Islamic bank in Pakistan, has announced the launch of Visa's Global eSIM for its Visa Infinite Debit Cardholders, marking a first for the country's banking sector. This digital initiative aims to streamline internatio...

Peshawar: Lucky Cement Limited, in collaboration with Tabba Kidney Institute, successfully concluded a two-day Kidney Screening Camp at the Abdul Razzak Tabba Welfare Dispensary, located at the company's Pezu Plant. The camp, held on July 25 and 26, s...

Karachi: Atlas Honda Ltd (ATLH) has announced record quarterly earnings, driven by a significant increase in two-wheeler sales. In a recent analyst briefing, the company reported an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs38.74 for the first quarter of fiscal y...

Lahore: The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to lower the benchmark interest rate from 11% to 6% in its upcoming monetary policy announcement. This appeal comes as Pakistan seeks...

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported that two financial institutions accessed its overnight repo facility on July 28, 2025, borrowing a total of Rs. 167 billion. The central bank confirmed that there were no transactions under the revers...