KARACHI, June 18,2026: Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, has directed the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) to speed up the development of physically deliverable agricultural futures contracts. He asked PMEX to prepare a clear roadmap for launching these contracts. In addition, he …

KARACHI, June 18, 2026: Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has renewed its Implementation Agreement with Engro Vopak Terminal Limited (EVTL). As a result, EVTL continues to operate Pakistan’s only integrated bulk liquid chemical and LPG terminal. Moreover, this renewal extends a partnership of more than three decades between the two organisations. …

KARACHI/ISLAMABAD, June 18, 2026: Pakistani freelancers have made history by earning over $1 billion in foreign exchange during the first eleven months of the current fiscal year. As a result, they have strengthened their role in Pakistan’s economy and expanded the country’s presence in the global freelancing market. According to …