Karachi: The KSE-100 index showed a notable increase of over 865 points this past week, concluding at 90,860, demonstrating a 1% growth week-over-week. This positive movement contrasts with a 17% decline in average trading volumes, which stood at 559 …
Lahore: Fatima Fertilizer Company Ltd. (FATIMA) today announced its third quarter financial results for the year 2024, posting an 18% increase in consolidated earnings, despite a significant drop in sales volumes and revenues. The company recorded ear…
Islamabad: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is anticipated to implement a significant reduction in its policy rate by 200 basis points in the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. This move is driven by a combination of higher real interes…
Karachi: Commercial banks in Pakistan are under pressure to significantly increase their lending in the final quarter of the year. They must raise their Advance to Deposit Ratio (ADR) above 50% by December 2024 to circumvent an increased tax burden. T…
Karachi: The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan reported stable currency exchange rates over the course of two consecutive days, with minor fluctuations observed across major currencies including the USD, EURO, GBP, and others.
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Islamabad: Pakistan has recorded its first quarterly budget surplus in 20 years, with a total of PkR1.7 trillion during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. This marks a significant financial milestone, contrasting sharply with a deficit of PkR980 b…