Business

Karachi: Cement dispatches in Pakistan rose significantly in April 2025, reaching a total of 3.34 million tons, marking a 13% increase compared to the same month last year. This growth was propelled by an 8% rise in local offtakes and a notable 35% su...

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a surprising 100 basis point reduction in the policy rate, bringing it down to 11 percent. This move, driven by decreasing inflation, marks the seventh rate cut in the current monetary easing cycle a...

Lahore: The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA) has affirmed the entity ratings of Aslam Energy (Pvt.) Limited, highlighting the company's strong business profile and its affiliation with Flow Petroleum (Pvt.) Limited. The ratings reflect As...

Karachi: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) at 'A/A1', indicating good credit quality and a strong likelihood of timely repayment of short-term obligations. The outlook for ...

Karachi: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has firmly opposed the newly enacted Tax Ordinance 2025, claiming it is anti-business, unconstitutional, and harmful to investment prospects. Junaid Naqi, President of KATI, criticized the ...

KARACHI: The Pakistan Chemicals and Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) has voiced strong objections to the Income Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, labeling it as an unfair imposition. The association is calling on President Asif Ali Zardari and th...

Karachi: Pakistan's oil marketing companies (OMCs) reported a notable increase in sales for April 2025, reaching a 13-month high with 1.46 million tons sold, marking a 32% rise compared to the previous year and a 20% increase from the previous month. ...