Business

Lahore: The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has commended Punjab's latest initiative, which introduces smart plastic vending machines as a climate-conscious venture that incentivizes plastic recycling. Nazir Hussain, Pre...

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan has released figures detailing overnight repo and reverse repo transactions conducted on July 3, 2025. The report outlines the participation of financial institutions in these monetary facilities, indicating a balan...

Karachi: In a recent update from the State Bank of Pakistan, new financial ceilings and floors have been established for lending and borrowing among the country's financial institutions. These changes are slated to take effect on July 3, 2025. The u...

Karachi: Pakistan's manufacturing sector experienced a notable deceleration in June, with the HBL Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropping to a 10-month low of 50.5, compared to 51.1 in May. This decline signals a significant slowdown i...

Karachi: Cement demand in Pakistan is set to increase in the fiscal year 2026, spurred by a government push in public sector development programs and a revival in the construction industry, according to a report by AKD Securities Limited. This follows...

Karachi: The Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Amaan Pracha, has raised concerns over the government's recent increase in gas and petroleum prices, warning that it will adversely affect the country...

Karachi: Gul Ahmed Textiles Mills Ltd. (GATM) convened an analyst briefing to reveal its financial performance for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025 and outline its strategic objectives moving forward. The company reported a 13.3% increase in ...