Economy

Refiners warn frequent revisions to HSD pricing mechanism threaten USD 5-6 billion in planned investment

VEON and JazzWorld leaders met Pakistan's PTA chief to discuss 5G rollout, service quality and the regulatory environment needed to sustain investment

The committee approved half of the PKR 12.6bn sought by the Cabinet Division and asked it to justify any additional requirement

Toyota assembler says policy delays, new taxes and import competition could slow Pakistan's auto sector growth in FY27, despite rising sales and financing

National Savings profit rates were cut by up to 36 basis points on pension, Behbood and income products, while one-year certificates rose

Domestic sales tax posted the strongest growth, surging 83%, while income tax receipts increased 7% during the first two months of FY27.

PLL, Pakistan's state-run LNG importer, seeks a fresh spot cargo for Sept 12-16 delivery after rejecting two pricier bids in over a week.

A new FATF report warns that hawala and underground banking networks are increasingly exploited for money laundering, citing an Oman-Pakistan case.

Five PC hotels could be divided between Thatta Cement and Fauji Foundation under an unannounced settlement following a year-long battle over control of Pakistan Services Limited, sources say.

Prices for July-December 2026 rise an estimated 8-10% on the back of higher oil prices, Topline Research says

Total registered companies crosses 311,765 as Chinese investors dominate foreign participation

Partnership aims to connect eligible businesses with equity capital and advisory support for listing on the exchange

Ali Pervaiz Malik met GPXP's CEO to discuss expanding investment in Pakistan's energy sector and strengthening Kuwait ties.

DNB cites geopolitical tensions and crisis preparedness as reasons behind the relocation, joining other European central banks

Imports climbed 7% to USD 5.68bn in August, outpacing 4% export growth to USD 2.51bn and pushing the trade gap wider, PBS data showed.

Pakistan's textile mills bought 1.465mn cotton bales as unsold stock fell to 158,569 bales, PCGA data shows, signalling firmer offtake.

Companies now have just 30 days to file Form 19 with regulators or risk penalties as high as PKR 10 million each.

ICMA says Pakistan's economic indicators improved through early 2026, but employment, SOE reform and implementation gaps still hold back progress.

Southern cement exports jumped nearly 40% in August, helping cushion a sharp decline in dispatches from Pakistan's northern mills.

Maple Leaf Cement will issue 136 million new shares to fully absorb Pioneer Cement, in a deal brokerages expect to be earnings accretive.