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Islamabad: The Pakistan Stock Exchange's benchmark KSE-100 index surged nearly 800 points to close at 156,181, approaching its all-time high. Trading volume increased significantly to 1.35 billion shares compared to the previous day's 858 million. M...

Islamabad: Pakistan's large-scale manufacturing (LSM) sector experienced a significant boost in July 2025, registering a year-on-year growth of 9%, marking the fourth consecutive month of expansion. This positive trend follows five months of decline, ...

Islamabad: Pakistan's consumer price index (CPI) is projected to surge to 6.5-7.0% year-over-year in September 2025, a sharp increase from 3.0% in August 2025 and marking the highest level in eleven months. This alarming rise is primarily attributed t...

Karachi: BankIslami and MG Motors Pakistan have partnered to offer the lowest Shariah-compliant auto financing rates in the Pakistani market, starting at 4.99% (equivalent to a 1-year rate of 1.49%). This groundbreaking collaboration promises to resha...

Riyadh: At the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is undertaking a state visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today. He will be accompanied by key members of the Cabinet. During the visit, the ...

Waizirabad: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inaugurated electric buses in Waizirabad today. Addressing the ceremony, the Chief Minister emphasized the government's commitment to providing modern, swift, and quality transport facilities to the peopl...

Riyadh: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a 'Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement' to enhance defense cooperation and strengthen joint deterrence against any aggression. This significant agreement was signed by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif...