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April, 2026

  • 30 April

    Pakistan meets 86% mobile phone demand through local manufacturing in 1Q2026

    Pakistan meets 86% mobile phone demand through local manufacturing in 1Q2026

    Karachi: Pakistan met 86 percent of its mobile phone demand through local manufacturing and assembly during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the continued growth of the country’s domestic handset production ecosystem. According to the latest data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), local mobile phone companies manufactured or …

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  • 30 April

    SIT Praises Federal Reforms, Crackdown on Illicit Tobacco

    SIT Praises Federal Reforms, Crackdown on Illicit Tobacco

    KARACHI, April 30, 2026: Stop Illegal Trade (SIT) has commended the enforcement efforts of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), which have yielded significant results over the past year. These include sealing illegal manufacturing units, seizing illicit cigarette stocks, and confiscating raw materials. Enforcement measures continue to dismantle the illicit …

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  • 29 April

    Standard Chartered Pakistan delivers profit before tax of PKR 11.7 billion

    Standard Chartered Pakistan delivers profit before tax of PKR 11.7 billion

    Highlights: •           Profit before tax of PKR 11.7 billion •           Revenue of PKR 16.6 billion •           Strong growth in net advances up by 21% since the start of the year Pakistan, 29 April 2026 – Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) delivered a resilient financial performance with a Profit before tax of PKR 11.7 bn …

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  • 29 April

    JS Bank Reports PKR 1.045 bn PAT for Q1 2026

    JS Bank Reports Profit After Tax of PKR 1.045 Billion Q1 2026

    Karachi, April 29, 2026: JS Bank Limited has announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, reporting a Profit before tax of PKR 2.175 billion and Profit after tax of PKR 1.045 billion, translating into Earnings Per Share (EPS) of PKR 0.51. JS Bank’s balance sheet showed …

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  • 29 April

    Service Long March Tyres Gets PSX Nod for IPO to Raise Rs 7.8 Billion for Expansion

    Service Long March Tyres Gets PSX Nod for IPO to Raise Rs 7.8 Billion for Expansion

    Karachi, April 29, 2026: Service Long March Tyres Limited, one of Pakistan’s leading manufacturers of truck and bus radial tyres, has announced its Initial Public Offering (IPO) at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, marking a significant milestone as the company moves into its next phase of growth with entry into the …

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  • 29 April

    Spotify Q1 Revenue Rises 14% to €4.5 Billion

    Spotify Q1 Revenue Rises 14% to €4.5 Billion

    Karachi, April 28, 2026: Spotify has reported a solid start to 2026, posting strong first-quarter earnings driven by growth in users, subscribers, and revenue, alongside continued improvements in profitability. The company said its performance reflects early momentum in what it calls its “Year of Raising Ambition,” with results meeting or …

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  • 28 April

    Exchange Companies to Receive Licenses Under Crypto Council; ECAP Pushes for Inclusion

    Crypto Council; ECAP Pushes for Inclusion

    Move seen as key step toward formalizing Pakistan’s digital asset ecosystem and boosting remittances KARACHI, April 28, 2026): The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) has sought the inclusion of exchange companies under the licensing framework of the Pakistan Crypto Council, as part of broader efforts to formalize and expand …

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