Karachi: The KSE-100 Index saw a significant increase of 851 points, closing at 185,372, as the stock market experienced robust trading activity. A total of 808 million shares exchanged hands, indicating a day of heightened investor engagement. The to…
Karachi: The auto industry is poised to experience its first year-on-year monthly decline in sales for June 2026 after a 14-month streak of growth. Sales for the month are projected to fall by 4% compared to the previous year, totaling approximately 1…
Karachi: Weekly hydrocarbon production has shown a significant increase, with oil and gas outputs rising by 6% and 4% respectively week-over-week, as reported on June 30, 2026. This growth, driven by increased production from fields such as Makori Eas…
Karachi: Cement demand in Pakistan has experienced a notable rebound, driven by a resurgence in construction activities, as reported in a recent press release. The increase in demand, coupled with a lower policy rate, has led to a 7% year-on-year incr…
KARACHI: Ismail Suttar, Founder Chairman of the Salt Manufacturers Association Pakistan (SMAP), has raised concerns about ongoing disruptions to shipping and customs operations across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), highlighting that prolonged del…
Lahore: Pakistan’s cotton production, which hit a 30-year low with just 5.6 million bales last season, is set to embark on a new phase of advancement through collaboration with China, according to Adeel Munawar, Commercial Ambassador of the Pakistan-C…