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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 …

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 …

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 …