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Amid Hormuz instability, attention shifts to Pakistan’s Gwadar port
GWADAR: Iran has closed and reopened the Strait of Hormuz several times since the US-Iran war began in February. When...
SBP foreign exchange reserves increase by $33m
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a modest increase during the week ended July 17, 2026, according to the latest...
Five Sindh food dept officials suspended for abetting wheat hoarders
KARACHI: Sindh government has taken another significant step to strengthen transparency and accountability in its province-wide campaign against illegal wheat...
Karachi consumers pay over Rs26bn income tax through electricity bills in FY26
KARACHI: Consumers in Karachi paid more than Rs26 billion in advance income tax through their electricity bills during fiscal year...
Fuel prices: Oil Tankers Association gives 72-hour ultimatum, warns of nationwide strike
KARACHI: The Pakistan Oil Tankers Association and contractors have issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the government, warning that a nationwide...
Pakistan Customs orders KICT to clear container backlog within a week
Pakistan Customs has ordered officials to clear the backlog of import and export containers at the Karachi International Container Terminal...
Pakistan seeks new oil sources amid Gulf shipping crisis
KARACHI: Pakistan has started identifying alternative sources of crude oil imports following the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz...
Pakistan banks expected to report lower Q2 2026 profits
KARACHI: Pakistan’s banking sector is expected to report lower earnings in the second quarter of 2026 as the impact of...
SBP directs banks to integrate with PSW price verification portal by July 31
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed all commercial banks operating as authorised dealers in foreign exchange to...
Freelancers earn record $1.76b in FY26 says SBP
KARACHI: Pakistani freelancers earned a record $1.76 billion in foreign exchange during fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), marking a 78 percent...
Govt cuts profit rates on National Savings schemes
KARACHI: The government has reduced profit rates on several National Savings schemes, lowering returns for investors under selected savings instruments....
Karachi Port sets 138-year cargo handling record
KARACHI: Pakistan's maritime sector has achieved a major milestone as Karachi Port set a new record in its 138-year history...
Over 2,000 electric vehicles arrive at Karachi Port in Pakistan’s first Ro-Ro shipment
KARACHI: Pakistan has received its first-ever roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) shipment carrying more than 2,000 electric vehicles (EVs), marking a significant development...
Auto, housing finance and private sector credit post strong growth in June: SBP
KARACHI: Auto financing, housing finance, personal loans and bank lending to the private sector recorded significant growth in June 2026,...
Private sector credit rises 14.8% to Rs11.38 trillion as bank lending recovers
KARACHI: Credit to Pakistan’s private sector increased 14.8% year-on-year to Rs11.38 trillion at the end of June 2026, reflecting a...
Pakistan Advances Digital Payments with Co-Badged Debit Card
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has welcomed the introduction of the HBL, UnionPay International and PayPak...
Pakistan buys another spot LNG cargo for July at highest price this month
KARACHI: Pakistan has purchased another spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for July after Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) approved the...
Sindh announces Keti Bandar Port & AI Data Centres to boost foreign investment
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced an ambitious investment agenda aimed at strengthening the province’s economic...
Ship recycling resumes at Gadani after eight-year hiatus
KARACHI: Ship recycling operations have resumed at Pakistan’s Gadani Ship Breaking Yard after an eight-year hiatus, with seven vessels now...
Govt moves to simplify bank financing for SMEs across Pakistan
KARACHI: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan chaired a consultative meeting to...
