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Key Interest Rates Published by State Bank of Pakistan

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan released its latest Karachi Interbank Offered Rate (KIBOR) figures, indicating slight variations across different tenors. For the 1-week tenor, the bid rate is set at 10.80, and the offer rate at 11.30. The 2-week t…

Fertilizers: Urea Sales Surge in August 2025 to Record High

Karachi: A remarkable upswing has been observed in the urea market with August 2025 witnessing a record-breaking surge in sales, marking the highest figures for the month in eight years. Provisional data indicates that the urea off-take for August is …

Currency Crisis: USD Hits Record High Against PKR

Karachi: In a dramatic turn of events, the US dollar surged to an unprecedented level against the Pakistani rupee, reaching a record high of 283.30 in the open market. This alarming spike has raised concerns about the nation’s economic stability and i…

Karachi: United Bank Limited (UBL) has demonstrated significant growth and performance, as revealed in a recent corporate briefing hosted by Topline Securities, with Mr. Muhammad Jawaid Iqbal, President of UBL, presenting the details. Over the past two years, UBL witnessed a remarkable 98% increase in deposit growth, substantially outpacing the industry average of 40%. Current deposits soared by 114%, further emphasizing the bank’s robust financial health.

UBL’s revenue and pretax profit have seen remarkable increases, with 131% and 185% growth, respectively, marking the highest among the top 20 listed companies on the exchange over the last two years. The bank’s stock performance has been impressive, y…