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Islamabad: Pakistan's cement industry is poised for a promising phase of expansion as the nation gears up for economic recovery. With an anticipated rise in construction demand driven by stabilizing macroeconomic factors, including reduced interest ra...

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...

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: 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 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: The National Emergency Operation Centre of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has predicted widespread heavy rainfall in the northeastern parts of Punjab. The cities expected to experience significant rainfall include Sialkot, N...

Kabul: The Afghan government has issued an appeal for international assistance to address the destruction caused by a recent earthquake. A spokesperson for the health ministry in Kabul, Sharafat Zaman, informed media outlets that a significant number ...