KARACHI, September 10, 2026: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh has praised the European Union’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) for its major contribution to Pakistan’s export growth. He said Pakistan’s exports to the European Union have increased by 108% over the …
Read More »State Bank Bought $27 Billion from Market in Three Years: Malik Muhammad Bostan
KARACHI, September 9, 2026: Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) Malik Muhammad Bostan has said that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) purchased around $27 billion from the foreign exchange market over the past three years. He said the purchases were substantial and helped prevent the US …
Read More »Pakistan’s Remittances Rise 16.5% to $3.7 Billion in August
KARACHI, September 9, 2026: Pakistan received US$3.7 billion in workers’ remittances during August 2026, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Remittances increased by 16.5% year-on-year in August. They also rose by 0.7% month-on-month, showing continued growth in inflows from overseas Pakistanis. During the first two months of fiscal …
Read More »KSE-100 Falls 993 Points as Oil Shock Triggers Profit-Taking
KARACHI, September 9, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under pressure on Tuesday as ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran and elevated international oil prices weakened investor sentiment. Concerns over rising inflation, pressure on the external account and a higher import bill prompted investors to book profits …
Read More »FPCCI Urges Immediate Action to Protect Economy from Global Oil Shocks
KARACHI, September 8,2026 : President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Atif Ikram Sheikh has urged the government to take immediate measures to protect Pakistan’s economy and export sector from the impact of volatile global oil prices. He warned that repeated oil price shocks, combined …
Read More »SITE Industrialists Warn Fuel Price Hikes Threaten Industry, Exports and Jobs
KARACHI: Industrialists in Karachi’s SITE industrial area have warned that repeated increases in petroleum prices are putting industries under severe pressure and threatening exports, investment and employment. SITE Association of Industry (SAI) President Abdul Rehman Fudda said rising fuel prices, expensive energy and heavy taxation were increasing production costs and …
Read More »DUHS to Establish Basic Life Support Training Centre in Larkana
KARACHI: Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University (SMBBMU), Larkana, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Basic Life Support (BLS) training centre in Larkana. The new centre aims to strengthen emergency medical response and increase the number of healthcare professionals …
Read More »easypaisa and KTrade Partner to Simplify Digital Stock Market Investments
KARACHI, September 8, 2026: easypaisa digital bank and KTrade have partnered to make stock market investment easier and more accessible for millions of Pakistanis. Under the partnership, easypaisa users can open a KTrade Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) investment account directly through the easypaisa app. The fully digital process allows users …
Read More »Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan to Undertake High-Profile Visit to Hong Kong
Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan to Undertake High-Profile Visit to Hong Kong
Read More »BYD’s $150 Million EV Plant in Sindh Faces Another Delay
KARACHI, September 8, 2026: BYD’s planned $150 million electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant in Gharo, Sindh, has faced another delay. The facility, being developed by Mega Motor Company and BYD, is now expected to become operational in the second half of 2026. The plant is expected to have an annual …
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