Lahore: The President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Ali Hussam Asghar, has expressed approval for Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s initiative to boost small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by setting a target of …
Karachi: FCCL has reiterated its favorable outlook with a recommendation to buy, driven by expectations of expanding scale and maintaining margins, anticipating a substantial 34% upside from current levels. The company is also predicting a 3.4% divide…
Karachi: The fertilizer industry in Pakistan is projected to experience a 20% year-on-year increase in profits during the third quarter of 2026, largely driven by higher urea sales volumes and increased prices for Urea and DAP. Engro Fertilizers (EFER…
Karachi: The oil and gas industry experienced mixed outcomes in September 2026, with notable increases in exploratory drilling and seismic acquisition, yet faced challenges in development well drilling and oil production. While yearly figures showed a…
Karachi: Earnings for Pakistan’s banking sector are projected to decrease by 6% quarter-on-quarter in the third quarter of 2026, driven by a decline in non-interest income. According to JS Global, this decline is attributed to lower capital gains and …
Karachi: International Steels Limited (ISL) reported a significant increase in its domestic market share and flat steel demand for the fiscal year 2026, reflecting a 25% year-on-year growth. The company, which now holds 28% of the market, attributes t…