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Transporters’ Strike Threatens Industry and Economic Activity

12 Investors Show Interest in FESCO Privatisation

Hub Water Crisis Threatens Industries and Jobs

Meezan Bank Posts Rs48.9 Billion Profit in H1 2026, Declares 80% Interim Dividend

Pakistan Inflation Falls to 9.2% in July, Food Prices Keep Monthly CPI Elevated

Cement Dispatches Rise 6% in July as Exports Fall Nearly 30%

KARACHI, Aug 1,2026: The benchmark KSE-100 Index fell 2.3% month-on-month (MoM) in July as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran pushed global oil prices higher and weakened investor sentiment. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s inflation eased slightly. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 11.07% in June 2026, compared with …

ISLAMABAD, July 28, 2026 (TheBizUpdate): Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Group reported a 62% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue for the first half of 2026, as the integration of Ufone and Telenor Pakistan boosted its mobile business and strengthened profitability. The telecom and ICT services provider said consolidated operating profit …

KARACHI,July 26,2026: North Karachi Association of Trade & Industry (NKATI) President Faisal Moiz Khan has urged the government to reconsider its decision to revise petroleum prices daily. He warned that the policy could seriously affect Pakistan’s industrial sector, exports, and overall economy if authorities fail to review it immediately. In …

KARACHI, July 18,2026: K-Electric (KE) has partnered with Mashreq Pakistan to offer cashback rewards of up to Rs10,000 on electricity bill payments made through the Mashreq mobile app. Under the partnership, KE customers who hold or open a Mashreq Current or Current Profit Account can earn cashback ranging from Rs500 …