KARACHI, Aug 1,2026: The benchmark KSE-100 Index fell 2.3% month-on-month (MoM) in July as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran pushed global oil prices higher and weakened investor sentiment. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s inflation eased slightly. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 11.07% in June 2026, compared with …

KARACHI, Aug. 1,2026: Pakistani streetwear brand Movement has unveiled LYARI, its largest collection to date, featuring 28 pieces and an original music anthem that celebrates the neighborhood’s football culture, rap scene, and street art. The collection will launch on July 31, 2026, alongside an original anthem produced by Qasim Azhar. …

KARACHI, July 31: Arif Habib Limited (AHL) has warned investors against a fraudulent online campaign falsely claiming the company has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-based investment platform offering guaranteed weekly returns of up to Rs500,000. In a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, AHL said a …

ISLAMABAD, July 31: The Board of Directors of the Institute of Financial Markets of Pakistan (IFMP) has approved the relocation of the institute’s head office to Islamabad as part of a broader strategy to strengthen financial market education, professional training, and capacity building nationwide. However, IFMP will retain a regional …

KARACHI, July 31, 2026: The Sindh government has partnered with the Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) to improve inclusive education for children with disabilities through a five-year initiative focused on teacher training, research, and policy development. The Sindh Cabinet approved the partnership, while the Memorandum of Understanding …

ISLAMABAD, July 29, 2026: Pakistan defeated Bangladesh to win the CAVA Men’s Volleyball Championship 2026, while Zong marked the country’s historic triumph as the tournament’s official title partner. The six-nation championship featured teams from Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, and host nation Pakistan. The tournament concluded on July 29 …

ISLAMABAD, July 30, 2026: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan directed authorities to strictly enforce axle load regulations across Pakistan, ordering tighter monitoring at ports, weigh stations, and highways to curb vehicle overloading and protect road infrastructure. He issued the directives while chairing a high-level meeting at the Ministry …

KARACHI, July 30, 2026: BankIslami recognized top-performing employees from across its nationwide network with cars and financial incentives as part of its flagship employee engagement and performance recognition program. The bank held the Maidan-e-Fateh event in Lahore to celebrate outstanding performance and reinforce its commitment to promoting Riba-free banking in …

KARACHI, July 30, 2026: Alkhidmat Karachi reviewed the progress of its Orphan Care Program and outlined plans to strengthen child development initiatives during a “Train the Trainers” session held at its head office. Director Orphan Care Program Yousuf Mohiuddin chaired the session, which brought together volunteer trainers and program officials …

KARACHI, July 30, 2026: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab endorsed the proposal to establish a S.I.T.E. Development and Management Company (DMC) and indicated that additional government funding could be sought once ongoing infrastructure projects in the industrial area are completed on schedule. The mayor made the remarks during a meeting …