Business

Islamabad: Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL) reported a 2% increase in earnings for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, but the results fell short of expectations due to declining gross margins. The company announced earnings of Rs3.29 billion, t...

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan's recent decision to maintain the policy interest rate at 11 percent has drawn criticism from Muhammad Ikram Rajput, President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI). The rate, unchanged for the fou...

Karachi: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reported a notable increase in local mobile phone manufacturing and assembly, with 3.01 million units produced in September 2025. This marks a 40% year-over-year and 55% month-over-month growth. ...

Karachi: DG Khan Cement Ltd (DGKC), Kohat Cement Ltd (KOHC), and Pioneer Cement Ltd (PIOC) have announced their earnings projections for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026, highlighting varied financial outcomes for the companies. DG Khan Cem...

Karachi: The President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Atif Ikram Sheikh, has voiced strong opposition to the State Bank of Pakistan's decision to maintain its policy interest rate at 11%. He labeled the move a...

Lahore: Millat Tractors Limited (MTL) announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, revealing a notable decrease in earnings. The company reported an unconsolidated profit of Rs514 million, translating to an earnings per s...

Karachi: Allied Bank Ltd (ABL) conducted its analyst briefing, revealing a 28% year-on-year decrease in standalone net profit after tax (NPAT) for the first nine months of the calendar year 2025. The bank attributed this reduction to a decline in net ...