Pakistan Stock Market Falls Nearly 10% from January High
Pakistan’s stock market has faced strong selling pressure in recent weeks, with the benchmark index falling close to 10 percent from its January peak. The decline reflects growing concerns among investors over both global tensions and domestic economic challenges. The KSE-100 Index dropped more than 17,800 points from its recent high, ending the week in […]
T-Bill Auction Shows Strong Demand as Yields Rise
The government successfully raised Rs 677 billion in its latest treasury bill auction, held on February 18, surpassing the target of Rs 450 billion and covering maturities of around Rs 448 billion. Total bids reached Rs 1.265 trillion, reflecting strong investor interest despite rising yields. Cut-off yields for the auction showed a mixed but upward […]
Pakistan’s Foreign Currency Reserves Rise Slightly as SBP Buffers Against Market Strain
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan increased modestly in the week ending February 13, 2026, showing a small but positive trend in foreign liquidity. The central bank’s data showed that SBP’s own reserves grew by about $19.1 million compared to the previous week, bringing total holdings to around $16.197 billion. […]
Strong Start to 2026 as 3,881 New Companies Registered
Pakistan’s corporate sector opened 2026 on a positive note, with 3,881 new companies registered in January, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan. The figures also show that 82 of these companies involved foreign investment, reflecting renewed interest from overseas investors. This rise in company registrations signals improving business confidence and a gradual […]
Banks Step Up Farm Support with Rs1.41 Trillion in Six Months
Pakistan’s agricultural sector has seen a notable increase in credit disbursements during the first six months of the current fiscal year, signaling stronger financial support for farmers and greater outreach to rural borrowers. According to the latest data shared by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), commercial banks and financial institutions disbursed approximately Rs1.412 trillion […]
Pakistan and China Advance Joint Livestock Technology Projects in New CPEC Phase
Pakistan and China have moved ahead with fresh agreements focused on livestock development and agricultural technology, signaling a practical shift in cooperation under the newer phase of CPEC. Unlike earlier projects centered on roads and power plants, this round places agriculture and technical skills at the center of bilateral collaboration. The new understandings aim to […]
Symmetry Group Approves Rs1.25 Billion Expansion Plan with Focus on Global Tech and AI Investment
Symmetry Group Limited has cleared a major investment initiative of up to Rs1.25 billion as part of its broader growth strategy. The plan includes acquiring a technology company based in the United States and taking a strategic stake in a Pakistan based firm specializing in artificial intelligence and data solutions. In a notification submitted to […]
Strong Solar Policy Review Ordered as PM Shehbaz Steps In on New NEPRA Regulations
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken immediate action to review newly introduced solar power regulations by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), directing authorities to protect the rights of existing rooftop solar users and maintain balance in the national energy market. The government’s move follows the release of updated rules that shift Pakistan’s long-standing […]