Karachi: The launch of SMEConnect by the State Bank of Pakistan is being hailed as a significant development in facilitating access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises. Mian Zahid Hussain, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intell…
Attock: Attock Refinery has announced a significant investment of $600 million for an upgrade to its refinery infrastructure, a move expected to span over four to five years from the appointment of an EPC contractor. The company has also revealed a ha…
Karachi: Pakistan’s Exploration and Production (E&P) sector experienced a significant earnings increase of 43% year-on-year for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2027, primarily driven by elevated oil and gas prices. However, the sector reported a …
Karachi: Attock Refinery Ltd (ATRL) announced a significant 85% increase in profitability for the fiscal year 2026, driven by heightened average selling prices due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region. The company reported net sales of …
Islamabad: Pak Telecom Mobile Limited’s brand, Telenor Pakistan, has been recognized as the leader in Cybersecurity Excellence for the third year in a row at the Telecom Cyber Security Awards 2026. The awards, hosted by the Pakistan Telecommunication …
Karachi: Pakistan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) is projected to reach 9.4% year-on-year for October 2026, influenced by a high base and reduced food inflation of 5.9% year-on-year. However, the inflationary pressures from the transport and housing sect…