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SECP Licensing Rules Matter for Pakistan's Economic Reforms

SECP Eases Business Entry Rules for Foreign-Backed Companies

Nayab FatimaJune 8, 2026

In an effort to play a crucial role in shaping the future investment choices of Pakistan, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has launched a series of far-reaching reforms. In an official move to revamp SECP’s licensing procedure, the corporate regulator has done away with the compulsory prerequisite of obtaining security clearance prior to ... Read more

Financial ticker displaying falling equity percentages during a massive global stock markets crash.

Oil Markets Rattled as Iran and Israel Exchange New Attacks

Nayab FatimaJune 8, 2026

The world’s commodity and stock trading centers are now witnessing a period of unprecedented volatility after a massive military exchange between Iran and Israel. This escalation in the ongoing conflict has virtually dashed any hopes of attaining a sustainable ceasefire, leading to panic on account of the long-term shutdown of the vital Straits of Hormuz ... Read more

Ghandhara Industries (GHNI) sees its target price hiked to Rs1,393 as surging truck sales

GHNI Target Price Climbs to Rs1,393 on Strong Auto Industry Momentum

Nayab FatimaJune 8, 2026

LAHORE: A significant increase in valuation for Ghandhara Industries Limited (GHNI) can be witnessed as a sharp rise in the demand for commercial vehicles gives rise to higher expectations among market analysts for the company. The official target price raised for the automaker in its equity report compiled by Munir Khanani Securities stands at Rs1,393.06, ... Read more

KSE-100 PSX selloff Iran geopolitical 2026 — stock market trading screen showing 1,913-point decline to 168,565 on Monday June 7 with oil gas banking cement stocks in red

KSE-100 Drops 1,913 Points at Open as Iran Tensions and Global Tech Selloff Hit Pakistan Markets

Nayab FatimaJune 8, 2026

Monday’s trading began with the PSX dropping 1,913 points to 168,565 owing to a perfect storm of geopolitics fueled by Iran tensions coupled with a sell-off in the global tech sector that resulted in investor exodus from the market. Crude prices have risen by 3.5%, while Asian markets are falling between 3% to 5%. KARACHI: Pakistan ... Read more

Pakistan petroleum levy target FY2027 budget monthly collection chart showing Rs1.43 trillion collected July to May 2025-26 with Rs1.727 trillion proposed for FY2026-27

Pakistan Eyes Rs1.727 Trillion Petroleum Levy in FY2027

Nayab FatimaJune 7, 2026

It expects to receive Rs1.727 trillion from the petroleum taxes in the fiscal year 2026-27, which is Rs292 billion higher than the target for the current fiscal year. It was able to achieve Rs1.43 trillion even before completing eleven months of the year. This was explained by the cost of petroleum tax per litre at ... Read more

Saudi Arabia Crypto Zone Karachi project proposed at Karachi Port featuring a blockchain hub, digital banking park and maritime business district

Saudi Arabia Eyes Crypto and Blockchain Hub in Karachi

Faraz Ali AnsariJune 7, 2026

KARACHI: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan just put pen to paper on one of the most ambitious waterfront redevelopment deals in Karachi’s history and buried inside the fine print sits a proposal that nobody saw coming: a dedicated crypto and blockchain zone on prime port land. Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry confirmed on Saturday ... Read more

Pakistan petrol price levy official document showing Rs235.37 ex-refinery price versus Rs377.78 consumer price with Rs142.41 in levies and margins per litre

Petrol Consumers Pay Rs142.41 in Extra Charges on Every Litre

Nayab FatimaJune 7, 2026

The facts and figures related to the actual composition of the petrol price in Pakistan have been laid down officially. The cost excluding refinery charges is Rs235.37. The cost to consumers is Rs377.78. The difference of Rs142.41 is all the charges surviving the latest reduction intact. In Pakistan, when the government decreases the price of ... Read more

SBP Go Cashless campaign 2026 Eid-ul-Azha results showing over 481,000 digital transactions worth Rs34 billion across 123 cattle markets nationwide with 12,500 new bank accounts opened for farmers and traders.

SBP’s Go Cashless Campaign Delivers 7x Growth, Rs34 Billion in Digital Transactions Across 123 Cattle Markets

Nayab FatimaJune 7, 2026

The central bank of Pakistan is taking the program of making electronic payments through Eid-ul-Azha from 54 markets to 123 markets, where there are 481,000 transactions of Rs34 billion worth compared to only Rs4.6 billion worth in 2025, along with opening 12,500 new bank accounts. ISLAMABAD: The cattle markets of Pakistan are some of the ... Read more

Gold prices in Pakistan plunge by Rs12,489 per tola following a sharp decline in global bullion markets

Gold Takes a Nosedive in Pakistan as Prices Plunge by Rs12,489 Per Tola

Faraz Ali AnsariJune 6, 2026

KARACHI: The gold prices in Pakistan declined by more than Rs12,000 per tola in domestic market during the weekend as it provided relief to buyers from increasing rates of the precious metal due to which they could not buy gold. As reported by All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate of per tola ... Read more

Gul Ahmed QGDC Pakistan data centre Quantum Global Data Centre announcement showing $230 million Tier III facility with Huawei Pakistan partnership for 2027 launch

Gul Ahmed Announces $230 Million Data Centre Pakistan’s Largest Tier III Facility Set for 2027

Nayab FatimaJune 6, 2026

KARACHI: Quantum Global Data Center, a subsidiary of Gul Ahmed Energy Group, entered into a business partnership with Huawei Pakistan for the development of the largest Tier III data center in Pakistan. Amount of Investment: $230 million. Possible overall investment amount: $600 million. Operational target date: 2027. According to the chairman, if Pakistan misses this opportunity, ... Read more

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SECP Eases Business Entry Rules for Foreign-Backed Companies

Oil Markets Rattled as Iran and Israel Exchange New Attacks

GHNI Target Price Climbs to Rs1,393 on Strong Auto Industry Momentum

KSE-100 Drops 1,913 Points at Open as Iran Tensions and Global Tech Selloff Hit Pakistan Markets

Pakistan Eyes Rs1.727 Trillion Petroleum Levy in FY2027

Saudi Arabia Eyes Crypto and Blockchain Hub in Karachi

Petrol Consumers Pay Rs142.41 in Extra Charges on Every Litre

SBP’s Go Cashless Campaign Delivers 7x Growth, Rs34 Billion in Digital Transactions Across 123 Cattle Markets

Gold Takes a Nosedive in Pakistan as Prices Plunge by Rs12,489 Per Tola

Gul Ahmed Announces $230 Million Data Centre Pakistan’s Largest Tier III Facility Set for 2027

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SECP Eases Business Entry Rules for Foreign-Backed Companies

Oil Markets Rattled as Iran and Israel Exchange New Attacks

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