Pakistan Stock Exchange Rallies as KSE-100 Recovers 900 Points Amid Global Energy Crisis
The PSX benchmark KSE-100 index gains over 900 points as investors react to Middle East geopolitical developments and rising global oil prices impacting the energy sector.
APTMA Submits Bold Budget Proposals to Scrap Super Tax and Revive Textile Export Competitiveness
The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association urges the government to reduce taxes and duties in the FY2026-27 budget to save the struggling textile industry from collapse.
Mehmood Arshad Appointed Chairman of EFP Economic Council
The Employers’ Federation of Pakistan appoints Mehmood Arshad as Chairman of the Economic Council to drive export growth and investment initiatives.
Standard Chartered Forecasts ECB Rate Hike for June Amid Energy Price Pressures
Standard Chartered shifts its ECB outlook to predict a 25 basis point rate hike in June 2026, driven by hawkish policymaker remarks and regional energy costs.
Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Finances FCCL and KAPCO Acquisition of Attock Cement
DIBPL arranges $76 million in Shariah-compliant financing for the FCCL and KAPCO consortium to acquire a majority stake in Attock Cement Pakistan Limited.
Pakistan Inflation Expected at 8-9 Percent as Macroeconomic Stability Firms Up
Pakistan’s inflation is projected to stay within the 8–9% range for April 2026, supported by narrowed fiscal deficits, industrial recovery, and strong remittances.
Fauji Fertilizer Company Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with PKR 17.5 Billion Net Profit
FFC announces impressive first-quarter financial results for 2026, featuring a net profit of PKR 17.5 billion and a substantial interim cash dividend for shareholders.
Government of Pakistan Raises Rs114 Billion Through Third Hybrid Sukuk Auction
The Ministry of Finance successfully raised Rs114.347 billion via a Hybrid Sukuk auction at PSX, reflecting strong demand for Shariah-compliant instruments.
Pakistan Authorizes Transit Trade to Iran with New Regional Connectivity Framework
The Ministry of Commerce has issued the Transit Trade to Iran Order 2026, establishing legal corridors for third-country goods to reach Iran via Pakistan.
PM Shehbaz Sharif Details Economic Impact of Middle East Conflict and New National Policies
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlights a surge in Pakistan’s oil bill to $800 million weekly amid regional tensions while approving new agriculture and health policies.