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Day: September 2, 2025

HBL PMI: Manufacturing Index Steady but Facing Headwinds

Karachi: The HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI has shown a slight decline, dropping to 50.1 in August from 50.5 in July, marking the lowest point since the inception of the series. Developed by S and P Global, the index provides an early indication of in…

Cement Sector Set for Growth Surge Amid Economic Recovery

Islamabad: Pakistan’s cement industry is poised for a promising phase of expansion as the nation gears up for economic recovery. With an anticipated rise in construction demand driven by stabilizing macroeconomic factors, including reduced interest ra…

Floods Threaten Pakistan’s Economic Stability Amid Market Gains

Karachi: In a stark contrast to the buoyant performance of the KSE-100 Index, which surged by 1,353 points to close at 149,971, Pakistan’s economic landscape is under significant threat from devastating floods. With 1,180 million shares being traded, …