BUSINESS
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First Rs1b Skills Impact Bond launched
Pakistan on Tuesday launched its first private-capital-funded Pakistan Skills Impact Bond (PSIB), backed by a guarantee from the Ministry of…
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End of comfort for auto giants
The year 2025 finally delivered a long-awaited wave of locally assembled vehicles in Pakistan, spanning hybrids, SUVs, pickups, and electric…
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Economy grows by 3.7% in Q1 2025, defying flood fallout, official projections
The government on Tuesday approved a 3.7% economic growth rate for the first quarter of the current fiscal year on…
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PM to review comprehensive SME plan
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan chaired a meeting with the Small and…
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Jazz CEO warns dollar-priced 5G auction will delay rollout, raise costs
Telecom service providers have criticised the government for linking the auction of 5G spectrum to the US dollar, arguing that…
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Businessmen asked to invest in maritime zone
Highlighting Pakistan’s vast untapped maritime potential, Commander Logistics and Director General Naval Research & Development Institute (NRDI) Rear Admiral Muhammad…
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CPEC 2 brings Chinese textile units, and a new rival for local mills
It seems like Pakistan’s so-called ‘vibrant’ textile sector is on its way towards a modest improvement in terms of earning…
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Islamic debt market deepens as Pakistan posts biggest-ever Sukuk issuance
Pakistan’s government raised a record amount of over Rs2 trillion through domestic Sukuk issuances in 2025, marking the highest annual…
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Structural issues delay cashless future despite Raast growth
Pakistan’s drive towards a cashless economy is gaining momentum, but deep-seated structural challenges continue to slow the adoption of digital…
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Short-term inflation jumps 2.8%
The year-on-year (YoY) increase in Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) eased to 2.83% for the week ended December 24, 2025,…
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