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12 March 2026

Business

PSX Reverses Early Rally as Oil Prices Surge
PSX Reverses Early Rally as Oil Prices Surge

Oil Price Spike Pulls PSX Lower The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Wednesday in the red after giving up early...

By Web Desk | March 11, 2026 | Category: Breaking News, Business

Pakistan Adapts Oil Imports via Red Sea Amid Strait of Hormuz Closure
Pakistan Adapts Oil Imports via Red Sea Amid Strait of Hormuz Closure

Pakistan’s Strategic Shift in Oil Imports Pakistan has taken decisive action to safeguard its energy supplies by rerouting crude oil...

By Web Desk | March 11, 2026 | Category: Breaking News, Business

PSX Surges Over 2,000 Points as Investor Confidence Strengthens
PSX Surges Over 2,000 Points as Investor Confidence Strengthens

PSX Bulls Drive Market to New Highs The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a powerful rally as the benchmark KSE-100...

By Web Desk | March 11, 2026 | Category: Business

Fauji Fertiliser Joins Consortium to Acquire Pakistan International Airlines Stake
Fauji Fertiliser Joins Consortium to Acquire Pakistan International Airlines Stake

The Privatisation Commission has given the green light for Fauji Fertiliser Company (FFC) to join the consortium set to acquire...

By Web Desk | March 4, 2026 | Category: Business

Mera Ghar Mera Aashiana Housing Scheme: Loan Limit Raised to Rs10 Million, Interest Rate Cut to 5%
Mera Ghar Mera Aashiana Housing Scheme: Loan Limit Raised to Rs10 Million, Interest Rate Cut to 5%

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved significant enhancements to the ‘Mera Ghar Mera Aashiana’ low-cost housing mortgage scheme. The...

By Web Desk | February 28, 2026 | Category: Business

Court Rules Tax Officials Can Conduct Raids Without Prior Notice
Court Rules Tax Officials Can Conduct Raids Without Prior Notice

In a significant decision, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has affirmed the authority of tax officials to carry out enforcement...

By Web Desk | February 26, 2026 | Category: Business

Experts Urge PM to End Gas Monopoly Amidst Soaring Bills and Inefficiency
Experts Urge PM to End Gas Monopoly Amidst Soaring Bills and Inefficiency

Pakistan is facing a critical juncture concerning its natural gas sector, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presented with an opportunity...

By Web Desk | February 26, 2026 | Category: Business

Islamabad International Airport Goes Fully Cashless
Islamabad International Airport Goes Fully Cashless

Islamabad International Airport has achieved a significant milestone by becoming Pakistan’s first fully cashless airport. This move represents a major...

By Web Desk | February 24, 2026 | Category: Business

PSX Suffers Decline Amid US-Iran Tensions
PSX Suffers Decline Amid US-Iran Tensions

Investor Sentiment Weakens as Geopolitical Tensions Rise The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced renewed pressure as escalating US-Iran tensions rattled...

By Web Desk | February 23, 2026 | Category: Business

Pakistan and Philippines Eye Preferential Trade Agreement
Pakistan and Philippines Eye Preferential Trade Agreement

Strengthening Economic Ties Between Pakistan and the Philippines Pakistan and the Philippines have taken a significant step toward deepening their...

By Web Desk | February 21, 2026 | Category: Business, Health

Pakistan’s Gas Sector Faces Rs3.2 Trillion Debt Crisis
Pakistan’s Gas Sector Faces Rs3.2 Trillion Debt Crisis

Pakistan’s Energy Sector Under Mounting Pressure Pakistan’s gas sector is now burdened with an alarming Rs3.2 trillion circular debt, a...

By Web Desk | February 21, 2026 | Category: Business

Trump Imposes New 10% Global Tariff After Supreme Court Ruling
Trump Imposes New 10% Global Tariff After Supreme Court Ruling

Trump’s New Tariff Sparks Global Trade Concerns President Donald Trump has announced a fresh 10% global tariff just hours after...

By Web Desk | February 21, 2026 | Category: Breaking News, Business

Punjab Airlines to Begin Operations in April
Punjab Airlines to Begin Operations in April

Punjab Airlines Set to Take Off This April Punjab Airlines, the provincial government’s ambitious aviation project, is gearing up to...

By Web Desk | February 20, 2026 | Category: Business

Pakistan’s Pharma Sector Emerges as a Remedy for Market Volatility
Pakistan’s Pharma Sector Emerges as a Remedy for Market Volatility

Pharma Industry Provides Stability Amid Market Uncertainty Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector has emerged as a surprising source of stability in an...

By Web Desk | February 19, 2026 | Category: Business, Health

Pakistan’s IT Exports Rise 20% in First Seven Months of FY26
Pakistan’s IT Exports Rise 20% in First Seven Months of FY26

Pakistan’s IT Sector Records Strong Growth Despite Seasonal Dip Pakistan’s information technology exports have surged by 20% year-on-year, reaching $2.6...

By Web Desk | February 19, 2026 | Category: Business

Foreign Selling and Weak Earnings Drag PSX Lower in First Ramadan Session
Foreign Selling and Weak Earnings Drag PSX Lower in First Ramadan Session

Investor Sentiment Weakens as PSX Declines in Ramadan Trading The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the first session of Ramadan...

By Web Desk | February 19, 2026 | Category: Business

Pakistan’s IT Exports Surge to $2.61 Billion in 7MFY26
Pakistan’s IT Exports Surge to $2.61 Billion in 7MFY26

Pakistan’s IT Sector Maintains Strong Growth Despite Monthly Dip Pakistan’s IT industry continues to shine on the global stage, with...

By Web Desk | February 18, 2026 | Category: Business, Tech

Deregulated Pricing and Cheaper Chinese APIs Quadruple Pakistan’s Pharma Profits
Deregulated Pricing and Cheaper Chinese APIs Quadruple Pakistan’s Pharma Profits

Pharma Sector Booms Amid Deregulation and Cheaper Imports Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry is experiencing an unprecedented surge in profits, driven by...

By Web Desk | February 18, 2026 | Category: Business, Health

Government Launches Rs38 Billion Ramadan Relief Package for 12 Million Families
Government Launches Rs38 Billion Ramadan Relief Package for 12 Million Families

A New Era of Transparent Welfare Distribution The government of Pakistan has unveiled a landmark Rs38 billion Ramadan relief package...

By Web Desk | February 14, 2026 | Category: Business

IMF Urges Pakistan to Protect Middle and Lower-Income Families in Power Tariff Reforms
IMF Urges Pakistan to Protect Middle and Lower-Income Families in Power Tariff Reforms

Balancing Power Tariffs with Household Protection The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emphasized that Pakistan’s upcoming power tariff reforms must...

By Web Desk | February 14, 2026 | Category: Business