Business Desk

Business Desk

The Business Desk tracks economic trends, market movements, and business developments, offering analysis of both local and global financial news.

Qatar-backed insurer plans Pakistan IPO in November
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Qatar-backed insurer plans Pakistan IPO in November

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Ltd aims to raise USD 3.9 million

Pakistan central bank chief says country ready for investment boom after economic stability
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Pakistan central bank chief says country ready for investment boom after economic stability

In a pitch to foreign investors in the US, the State Bank governor highlights lower inflation, increased reserves

Share purchase agreement between UAE's IHC and Pakistan's FWBL to be signed today
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Share purchase agreement between UAE's IHC and Pakistan's FWBL to be signed today

The deal, valued at approximately $14.6 million (PKR 4.1 billion), involves the purchase of 84% of FWBL’s shares

SBP says prudent policies, IMF support drove economic stability in FY25
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SBP says prudent policies, IMF support drove economic stability in FY25

In its annual report, SBP said inflation fell sharply from 23.4% in FY24 to an eight-year low of 4.5% in FY25

Pakistan suspends Afghan transit trade from Karachi ports due to logistical issues
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Pakistan suspends Afghan transit trade from Karachi ports due to logistical issues

FBR cites terminal congestion and border clashes as reasons for halting transit trade

‘No change’ in shareholding of Pakistan’s power utility company
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‘No change’ in shareholding of Pakistan’s power utility company

Major shareholder of K-Electric rejects media reports about purported shares’ transaction