January 2026
Shipping Activity at Port Qasim
KARACHI, Jan 09 (APP):Five ships, MSC Tia-V, Semiha Ahmet-M, Propel Shakti, Kathrine Kosan and Nikolas-A scheduled to load/offload Container, Rice, Soya Bean Seed, Chemicals and Coal, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal, Marginal Wharf-2, Grain Terminal, Engro Vopak Terminal and Pakistan International Bulk Terminal respectively Thursday,Meanwhile four more ships, MSC Julie, Ren Ma Zuo,MBA Future […]
Monetary market receives Rs 1.6 trillion from SBP to maintain liquidity
KARACHI, Jan 09 (APP):The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), on Friday, injected Rs 1,590.1 billion through Reverse Repo Purchase and Shariah Compliant Mudarabah based Open Market Operations (OMO) to maintain liquidity in the market. The central bank conducted the Open Market Operation, Reverse Repo Purchase (Injection) for 7 and 14-day tenors on January 09, 2026, […]
Weekly inflation up by 0.12 percent
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):The weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), increased by 0.12 percent for the combined consumption group during the week ended on January 08, 2026, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. According to the PBS data, the SPI for the week under review was recorded at 334.35 […]
Workers’ remittances inflow increase by 10.6% to $19.7 bln during 1st half FY26
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):The overseas workers’ remittances witnessed an increase of 10.6 per cent during the first half of the current fiscal year 2025-26, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Friday. The inflow of $ 19.7 billion was recorded during July-December 2025-26 as compared to the inflow of $17.8 billion during July-December 2024-25, […]
German ambassador visits SCCI, interacts with business community
SIALKOT, Jan 08 (APP):Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan Ina Lepel accompanied by First Secretary (Economic Development) Miriam Buedenbender-Buchholz visited the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and held an interactive session with the business community of Sialkot. The distinguished guests were received by Senior Vice President (SVP) SCCI Muhammad Murad […]
Civic services extended to 10 main markets, 7 roads
FAISALABAD, Jan 08 (APP):The district administration has launched next phase of uninterrupted municipal services and extended civic services to 10 major markets and 7 key roads of the city in line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Divisional Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar accompanied by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Captain (Retired) Nadeem Nasir has […]
PSX sheds 976 points to close at 185,543 points
ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP):The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday closed bearish, losing 975.70 points, a negative change of 0.52 percent, to settle at 185,543.01 points compared to 186,518.72 points on the previous trading day, according to PSX data. During the session, the ready market witnessed a trading volume of […]
SECP revamps research analyst regulations to enhance investor confidence, transparency
ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP):The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) here on Thursday notified amendments to the Research Analyst Regulations, 2015 (Regulations), reaffirming its commitment to strengthening governance practices and upholding market integrity. The amended regulatory framework is expected to enable investors to make informed investment decisions, increase transparency, and enhance investor confidence in […]
Smaller Pakistani banks among top return performers in Asia-Pacific: S&P Global
ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP): Smaller Pakistani banks delivered some of the highest total returns to investors across the Asia-Pacific region in 2025, buoyed by a strong rally in local equity markets and improving macroeconomic indicators, according to an analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The Bank of Punjab emerged as one of the top-performing banks […]
Rupee gains 01 paisa against US Dollar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP):The Rupee on Thursday appreciated by 01 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 280.05 compared to the previous day’s closing at Rs 280.06. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the Dollar in the open market were recorded at […]