Pakistan

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 …

KARACHI, September 9, 2026: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) held its fourth regional symposium under the Space4Climate Initiative in Karachi on September 8. The event was organized through SUPARCO’s Space Applications Center for Climate Sciences (SACCS) at the PC Hotel. It focused on the use of …

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 …

LAHORE, September 9, 2026: Sarsabz, the flagship brand of Fatima Fertilizer, has announced the winners of its nationwide social media campaign, “Dil Se Dekho Sarsabz pakistan.” The campaign was launched to celebrate Pakistan’s spirit and Independence Day. It invited people to share stories, places, traditions and cultural identities that are …

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 …

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 …

SBP Likely to Keep Policy Rate at 11.5% Amid Rising Inflation Risks

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 …

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 …

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 …