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Foreign Investment in India falls to decade low as global investors reduce holdings in Indian stock market

Global Investors Abandon India as Foreign Investment Sinks to Decade Low

Faraz Ali AnsariJune 4, 2026

NEW DELHI: Foreign investors yanked Rs2.25 trillion out of Indian equities within the first five months of 2026. That’s already more than last year’s full-year record of Rs1.66 lakh crore. The drop occurred due to India’s stock market falling behind tech-savvy competitors. Plus, policy weaknesses, a weakening rupee, and rising tensions from the US-Iran conflict ... Read more

Pakistan Fertilizer Sector outlook improves as analysts raise earnings forecasts and upgrade FFC and EFERT on stronger demand and higher urea prices.

Pakistan Fertilizer Stocks Get Major Boost as Earnings Forecasts Rise

Faraz Ali AnsariJune 2, 2026

KARACHI: The fertilizer industry in Pakistan has become one of the best investments on the stock exchange as analysts have revised their view positively on the industry following higher fertilizer prices, better farming economics, and prospects of more activity in the agriculture sector in the coming years. Analysts believe that the fertilizer industry has become ... Read more

Pakistan car prices after budget as major tariff reforms and import duty cuts boost industry in Budget 2026-27

Shehbaz Clears Historic Duty Cuts for Pakistan’s Auto Industry Ahead of Budget 2026-27

Faraz Ali AnsariMay 31, 2026

Pakistan car prices after budget 2026-27 may see a drastic change since the Federal Government is expected to cut duties for vehicles on a massive scale. These measures, approved by the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, are part of an overall policy aimed at improving competition and industry development in Pakistan through tariff reduction. ISLAMABAD: In ... Read more

Mitsubishi Pajero comeback confirmed as the legendary off-road SUV returns for a global debut in 2026

Pakistan’s Favorite Off-Roader Returns as Mitsubishi Confirms Pajero Comeback

Faraz Ali AnsariMay 30, 2026

KARACHI: Mitsubishi Motors have finally announced that the legendary Pajero nameplate has returned. After many rumors and speculations, the Pajero name is back and ready to give the best performance ever as it returns for another ride on the roads. As per the announcement made by the company, the brand new crossover SUV from Mitsubishi ... Read more

California Independence Movement Roars Back as ‘CalExit’ Push Gains Momentum Across America

Focus PakistanMay 20, 2026

Trump deployed Marines. Newsom threatened to keep federal taxes. And 44 percent of Californians decided they have had enough of Washington. LOS ANGELES: California has the world’s fourth-largest economy, feeds a tenth of America, and just sent Washington more tax dollars than it will ever get back. Now it wants a divorce. Not metaphorically. Not ... Read more

Pakistan family divide highlights growing gap between rich and poor households in HIES 2024 demographic data.

Pakistan’s Family Size Divide Deepens as Poor Households Continue to Have More Children

Focus PakistanMay 14, 2026

Pakistan family divide trends are becoming more visible as new HIES 2024 data reveals that poorer households continue to have significantly more children than wealthy families across the country. KARACHI: As the world celebrates the International Day of Families today, May 15, new data highlights why the household remains the undisputed “engine room” of Pakistan’s ... Read more

Toyota Dominates 41% of Global Markets — Top Car Brand in 61 Countries

Focus PakistanMay 11, 2026

Top car brand by country rankings for 2026 place Toyota at the top of 41% of global markets, while BYD, Volkswagen, and local automakers continue battling for dominance worldwide. Fresh information from Focus2Move shows what car brand has the greatest share of sales among 61 different countries around the world, giving an idea about the ... Read more

PICT takeover as foreign firm moves to acquire Pakistan International Container Terminal

Foreign Firm Targets Pakistan’s Key Port — Who’s Really Behind the PICT Takeover?

Focus PakistanMay 4, 2026

KARACHI: A foreign consortium has moved to acquire a controlling stake in Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT), triggering fresh concerns over strategic asset control and transparency in Pakistan’s port sector. According to a public announcement, Sea Link Group Limited, along with Euroasia Terminal (Pvt.) Limited, intends to acquire at least 83.14% of the issued and ... Read more

Pakistan donkey meat export crisis as Chinese firm warns of shutdown over delays

We’re Shutting Down’: Chinese Firm’s Sudden Exit Sparks Panic in Islamabad

Focus PakistanMay 4, 2026

Pakistan donkey meat export faced renewed scrutiny after a Chinese company warned of shutdown due to prolonged approval delays. ISLAMABAD: Chinese company threatening to shut down its Pakistan operations on International Labour Day to force Islamabad into action. What months of bureaucratic inertia could not resolve, one public announcement fixed overnight and the episode now ... Read more

Petrol price increase in Pakistan expected as global energy prices surge amid Middle East tensions

Petrol Price Increase in Pakistan: Rs70 Hike Likely as Global Prices Surge

Focus PakistanApril 30, 2026

ISLAMABAD: A substantial petrol price increase in Pakistan in the coming week seems imminent for Pakistan, with reports of an estimated hike of Rs50-Rs70 per liter of oil being witnessed due to rising geopolitical issues in the Middle East and the subsequent impact on the supply chain. The upcoming weekly review of fuel prices may ... Read more

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