Karachi’s AI‑Driven E‑Challan System Issues Nearly Rs 570 Million in Fines for Seat‑Belt Violations
Karachi’s digital e‑challan system has recorded over 93,000 traffic violations, with seat‑belt offences alone generating almost Rs 575 million, highlighting the scale of non-compliance as the city advances automated traffic enforcement.
Fitch Warns Political Instability to Heighten Credit Risks in Asia-Pacific Emerging Markets in 2026
Fitch Ratings flags political instability as a key credit risk for Asia-Pacific emerging market sovereigns in 2026, citing social unrest, fiscal pressures, and investor concerns across Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Maldives, and Mongolia.
Reko Diq Poised to Inject $74 Billion into Pakistan’s Economy as CCP Calls for Gold Market Reform
Pakistan’s Reko Diq project could generate up to $74 billion over 37 years, with the CCP highlighting its potential to reshape the gold market and drive major reforms in transparency, regulation, and digital traceability.
PSX Expands Shariah-Compliant Universe with 35 Additions in KMI All Share Islamic Index
Pakistan Stock Exchange updates its PSX-KMI All Share Islamic Index, adding 35 Shariah-compliant companies and removing 12, reflecting semiannual rebalancing and impacting Islamic equity portfolios across the market.
KSE-100 Suffers 292-Point Decline as PSX Endures a Volatile Trading Day
The Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a turbulent session as the KSE-100 Index dropped 292 points amid weak investor sentiment, futures rollover pressure, and fluctuating intraday movements.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Turns Bearish Amid Security Concerns and Investor Caution
The Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a bearish turn as investors reacted cautiously to deteriorating security conditions and the expiry of futures contracts, leading to reduced trading volumes and muted market activity.
Bestway Group and UBL Commit Rs 550 Million to LUMS to Advance Education and Leadership Development
Bestway Group and UBL have jointly donated Rs 550 million to LUMS to strengthen education access, leadership development, and long-term academic excellence in Pakistan.
US Exim Bank to finance $1.25bn Reko Diq project under $100bn global supply-chain plan
The US Export-Import Bank is set to provide a $1.25 billion loan for Pakistan’s Reko Diq mining project, supporting Barrick Mining and forming part of a $100 billion plan to strengthen global supply chains for critical minerals, nuclear energy, and natural gas.
KSE-100 slips over 100 points as selling pressure dominates PSX session
Pakistan Stock Exchange sees a volatile trading session with the KSE-100 index closing 118 points lower, reflecting market consolidation amid high turnover and global macroeconomic uncertainties.
SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise by $27 Million, Total Liquid Reserves Reach $19.74 Billion
The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $27 million, reaching $14.551 billion, while total liquid reserves stood at $19.738 billion, supported by commercial bank holdings and anticipated IMF inflows.