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Cement prices in Pakistan’s North region have risen sharply, triggering concern among builders, contractors, and consumers. Rates have increased by around Rs35 to Rs50 per bag across different parts of the North, according to dealers contacted by Mettis Global, showing a sudden upward adjustment in the market The revised prices have taken effect on dispatches […]

Pakistan and Indonesia have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and key sectors, with a particular focus on agriculture, food security, and broader economic engagement, as both sides seek to translate strong diplomatic relations into tangible commercial outcomes. The understanding emerged during a detailed meeting between Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan […]

The Pakistan Stock Exchange, through a notification revealed that it will observe seventeen holidays in 2026. No. Name of Occasion Days & Dates No. of Days 1 Kashmir Day Thursday, 5th February, 2026 1 2 Pakistan Day Monday, 23rd March, 2026 1 3 Juma-Tul-Wida* Friday, 20th March, 2026 1 4 Eid-ul-Fitr* Sat, Sun & Mon; 21st, 22nd […]

Adamjee Life Assurance Company Limited (PSX:ALIFE) plans to diversify its business operations by entering the pension fund management sector. The company’s Board of Directors approved a proposal that the company may act as a pension fund manager under the Voluntary Pension System Rules, 2005. This expansion would complement the company’s existing life assurance business. The […]

Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (PSX:SAZEW) is gearing up to strengthen its presence in Pakistan’s premium SUV segment as it prepares to open bookings for the Tank 500 Hi4-T 4×4 2.0L Turbo AT from Monday, January 26, 2026. According to the company’s statement issued on PSX, the company will start accepting orders for locally assembled (CKD) […]

Blue-Ex Limited (PSX: BLUEX) has moved forward with a proposal to subdivide its ordinary shares by reducing the face value from Rs10 to Rs1 per share, resulting in a 10-for-1 share split. Under this arrangement, shareholders will receive 10 shares of Rs1 each for every one ordinary share of Rs10 held, subject to shareholder approval, […]

The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Tuesday’s trading session at 188,621.78, showing an increase of 860.09 points or 0.46%. The index traded in a range of 1,766.36 points showing an intraday high of 188,958.37 (+1,196.68) and a low of 187,192.01 (-569.68) points. The total volume of the KSE-100 Index was 454.30 million shares. Of the 100 […]

Gold price in Pakistan increased on Tuesday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs493,662 per tola, up Rs4,300. Similarly, 24-karat gold per 10-gram was sold at Rs423,235 after a gain of Rs3,686, according to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). The price of 22-karat gold was also quoted higher at […]

Pakistan’s power generation sector recorded a total output of 8,487 GWh in December 2025, marking an 8.8% YoY increase compared with 7,800 GWh in December 2024. The month also recorded the second-highest December generation on record and the highest level since Dec 21, showed a positive trajectory for Quarterly Tariff Adjustments (QTAs) and overall grid […]

 Foreign investors ‘ repatriation of profit and dividends rose 27.16% YoY in 6MFY26 to $1.56 billion compared to $1.23bn worth of repatriation in the same period last year, the latest data issued by the central bank revealed. The data further revealed that during the period, foreign companies repatriated $1.5bn worth of profit against the foreign […]