Crescent Star Insurance resumes guarantee business as court nullifies SECP order
LAHORE – Crescent Star Insurance Limited (CSIL) has resumed its guarantee business following a landmark judgment by the Islamabad High Court, which set aside the Securities and Exchange Commission of…
Gold heads for weekly loss on stronger dollar
Gold prices traded flat on Friday, but were on track for a weekly loss as pressure from a stronger dollar outweighed support from trade uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs. Spot…
Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia grants Investment License to EZ Wage
LAHORE – The Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia has granted an Investment License to EZ Wage, marking a significant achievement for one of the leading players in the Earned…
PHMA terms SBP’s policy rate decision a major blow to industrial recovery, export growth
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) has criticised the decision of the State Bank of Pakistan to maintain the key policy rate at 11 percent, calling…
Joint Senate committees hold meeting in Quetta; issues of businessmen highlighted
QUETTA – A Joint Meeting of the Senate Standing Committees on Commerce and Finance & Revenue was convened today at the Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) under the…
PSX index gains 978 more points
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark KSE 100-index continued with bullish trend on Thursday, gaining 978.17 more points, a positive of 0.71 percent, closing at 139,390.42 points against 138,412.25…
The man who whispered to machines and put Pakistan on AI map
In the alleyways of Karachi, where chai dhabas outnumber startups and hope often hides behind billboards, a boy named Muhammad Tahir Ashraf was writing more than just code. He was…
SECP invites public feedback on proposed amendments to Private Fund Regulations, 2015
ISLAMABAD – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has published a Consultation Paper proposing significant amendments to the Private Fund Regulations, 2015, inviting comments from the public and…
SAPM emphasises need to fully digitise EDB operations
ISLAMABAD – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan Thursday visited the Engineering Development Board (EDB) in Islamabad. Upon his arrival, Khuda Bux,…
Pakistan working to completely eliminate anti-social elements: PM
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the State of Pakistan is committed to eliminating the scourge of terrorism at its roots, and the world acknowledges Pakistan’s successful…