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Inflation To Remain Steady In August Despite Rising Food Prices

Islamabad: Pakistan’s annual inflation rate is projected to hold firm at 4.1% year-on-year in August 2025, according to AKD Securities Limited. This stability comes despite escalating costs across most sectors, offset by moderated increases in signifi…

Wafi Energy Explores Oil Sector Acquisitions Amid Stable Profits

Islamabad: Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited (WEPL) is considering venturing into the oil marketing sector, even as the firm reported a slightly lower profit after tax of PKR 1.28 billion for the first half of 2025 compared to PKR 1.32 billion during the s…

Stock Market Volatility Amid Floods and Political Unrest

Karachi: The stock market experienced notable fluctuations this week, primarily driven by the recent floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, as well as increasing political tensions. The KSE-100 index saw a decline of 870 points, or 0.59%, closing at…

State Bank of Pakistan Releases Latest Exchange Rates Data

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan has released the latest data on weighted average customer exchange rates, providing insights into the buying and selling rates of various foreign currencies as of January 9, 2026. The data shows fluctuations across …

Pakistani Currency Exchange Rates Stabilize in Open Market

Karachi: The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) reported steady exchange rates in its latest update on the open market. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the US dollar was being bought at 282.77 and sold at 283.6…

KIBOR Rates Hold Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty

Karachi: The Karachi Interbank Offered Rate (KIBOR) remained stable across various tenors, reflecting a steady economic environment despite ongoing uncertainties. The State Bank of Pakistan released the latest rates, which showed minimal fluctuations …