Islamabad: Mian Zahid Hussain, a prominent Pakistani business leader, has emphasized the need for Pakistan to leverage its partnership with China to address the persistent trade imbalance between the two nations. Hussain, who holds several key positio…
Islamabad: Short-term lending rates witnessed a minor dip on September 22, 2025, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. The Karachi Interbank Offered Rate (KIBOR) for one-week loans decreased to 10.82% bid and 11.32% offer, down sli…
Islamabad: The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) maintained its downward trajectory against major international currencies, according to the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) closing rates on September 22, 2025. The US dollar continued its ascent,…
Islamabad: The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark KSE-100 index is predicted to consolidate after reaching a peak of 159,338, closing at 158,037, an 84-point increase day-over-day. Trading volume reached 2,048 million shares, surpassing the previous …
Islamabad: The State Bank of Pakistan’s data for September 22, 2025, reveals a concerning absence of a floor for institutional lending. While the ceiling for such loans was set at 40,100, no lower limit was established. This suggests potential volatil…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s local cement shipments are projected to increase by 3% year-on-year to 3.08 million tons in September 2025, despite a 1% month-on-month decline. This projection, based on 21 days of data showing 2.15 million tons in local sales, …