Engro Holdings Limited, one of Pakistan’s largest business groups, has announced plans to repurchase up to 45 million of its ordinary shares. This represents approximately 3.73% of the company’s total outstanding shares. The board of directors approved the proposal on March 27, 2026. The share buyback will be carried out through the Pakistan Stock Exchange […]

The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has achieved remarkable success by making 11 new oil and gas discoveries across Pakistan in recent months. This impressive performance has given a major boost to the country’s energy sector. The discoveries are expected to increase domestic oil production by 21.1% and gas production by 4%. One […]

Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing sector is showing clear signs of recovery this year. Fresh data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reveals that the LSM index grew by 5.8% year-on-year during the first seven months of FY26 (July 2025 to January 2026). This marks a solid turnaround after weaker performance in previous years. January 2026 alone […]

Pakistan’s civil aviation sector is facing serious challenges and needs a complete long-term plan to improve, according to the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP). In a recent report, the CCP said high ticket prices, few airlines, and outdated rules have stopped the industry from growing properly. The commission pointed out that air travel in Pakistan […]

Private companies in Pakistan are showing strong interest in taking over freight operations on Pakistan Railways. Business leaders say the railway freight business has been losing money for many years because of old systems and poor management. Now they believe private firms can bring better planning, modern equipment, and faster service to move goods across […]

Gold has taken the top spot as the world’s largest global reserve asset for the first time in nearly three decades. By early 2026, central banks around the world held gold worth about $4 trillion. This amount slightly passed the $3.9 trillion value of United States Treasury securities held as reserves. The change happened because […]

A major Chinese aerospace investment group is planning to explore a large investment in Pakistan, with discussions looking at a possible $5 to $10 billion commitment across several industries. The interest was shared during a meeting with Pakistan’s Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, who leads the government body in charge of attracting foreign investment. The Chinese company, […]

Pakistan’s business sentiment has improved sharply, according to the latest survey by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Business Confidence Index moved up by 11 points to reach +22 percent, reflecting growing optimism across key sectors of the economy. The survey includes companies that represent a large share of Pakistan’s economic output. […]