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10/03/2026

TAXATION, BUSINESS & FINANCE
Is Foreign Investment Tax Exempt in Pakistan? What to Know in 2026
Pakistan Customs announces public auction of seized vehicles in Islamabad on March 12
Markets » Cotton & Textile
Suhaee Federation of Women Cotton Workers Trade Unions formed
Business & Finance » Money & Banking
New Delhi has weak hand in bank deal frenzy
SBP holds policy rate at 10.5% amid Middle East tensions
SBP slaps Rs102 million fine on Allied Bank over compliance violations
UBL launches 40% tax filing discount, disowns any losses to taxpayers
Rupee maintains upward trajectory against dollar amid global oil price surge
SBP holds policy rate at 10.50% amid rising macroeconomic risks
Markets » Stocks
Nikkei falls 5pc as surge in oil prices fans economic slowdown fears
Indian shares suffer worst fall in a month
HK, China stocks trim losses as Iran war-triggered sell-off lures bargain hunters
European shares close lower on inflation worries
Wall St slips on soaring crude prices
Dubai leads Gulf bourses lower
Wall Street slides 1% as soaring crude prices fan inflation worries
India stocks drop to almost 1-year lows as Iran war sends oil soaring
Hong Kong, China stocks tumble as Iran war knocks Asian markets
Australian shares extend selloff as crude prices fuel cost-of living woes
Nikkei drops 7% as surge in oil prices fans economic slowdown fears
KSE-100 plunges nearly 7% amid escalating Middle East tensions
Oil shoots higher, shares skid as Middle East conflict drags on
Business & Finance » Industry
SAI slams decision to keep policy rate unchanged
Economic situation: Strong policy support essential for industrial sector: LCCI
Mian Aftab takes over as Acting Chairman APTPMA
Khurram Ijaz disappointed over unchanged policy rate, calls for relief to industry
SAI criticizes SBP for keeping interest rate unchanged, warns of industrial strain
Economic storm ahead: FPCCI calls energy emergency to shield Pakistan’s exports
Technology
PTA likely to announce decision on Ufone-Telenor merger on Wednesday
PTCL subsidiary PTML to participate in 5G auction
Apple Planning Touchscreen OLED MacBook With Powerful M6 Chip
Pakistan to Hold Long-Awaited 5G Spectrum Auction Tomorrow
PTML to join NGMS/5G spectrum auction, PTCL confirms participation
Business & Finance » Companies
Soneri Bank Baber Market branch achieves WWF-Pakistan’s certification
ZTBL reduces fuel usage by 25pc amid energy crisis
Sazgar motors to acquire commercial land worth Rs1.47 billion in Lahore
Fuel & Energy
Oil falls over 6% as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation
Oil prices jump 7pc
India won’t join IEA-led initiative to tap oil reserves, source says
US natgas futures jump 4% as cooler weather looms, Iran war supply concerns
Lucky numbers and collusion: how an Indian cement cartel came unstuck
Indian refiners fall as Brent spikes to near 4-year high on Iran conflict
Saudi Arabia cuts oil output, IEA considers stocks release
Saudi Aramco offers oil in rare tenders as Iran war disrupts exports, traders say
G7 to discuss joint release of emergency oil reserves, FT reports
Oil pares gains but still on track for record surge as Iran war escalates
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Oil price shock triggers historic bloodbath
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07/03/2026

TAXATION, BUSINESS & FINANCE
FBR introduces new SOPs for arrests in sales tax fraud cases
Punjab Revenue Authority collects over Rs220 billion in 8MFY26
FBR assures IMF of meeting FY26 tax target with new plan
Business & Finance » Money & Banking
India’s central bank deploys $12bn to defend rupee as Iran war jolts markets, bankers say
Analysts expect SBP to maintain status quo as Middle East tensions cloud outlook
SBP imposes Rs329 million penalty on HBL in 2025
Markets » Stocks
Japanese shares set for biggest weekly drop in 11 months on Middle East conflict
Europe stocks set for worst week in nearly a year as Middle-East jitters grip
China, HK shares log weekly losses on geopolitics, muted policy signals
Wall Street falls 1% as Middle East turmoil, weak jobs report weigh
UAE stocks extend rout as Middle East conflict deepens
Sri Lankan shares end lower as IT, industrial stocks drag; posts second weekly drop
Indian shares log worst week in over a year as Mideast war lifts crude, dents risk appetite
UAE stocks extend losses as Middle East conflict deepens
China, HK shares set for weekly losses on geopolitics, muted policy signals
Indian shares open lower as Mideast war lifts crude, keeps risk appetite weak
Selling grips bourse, KSE-100 drops 2.3% amid Middle East conflict
Today’s Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan – March 6, 2026
Gold prices in Pakistan drop Rs30,000 over four days amid global tensions
Business & Finance » Industry
Super tax: APTMA urges FBR to work out details of imputable income
Call for reforms to save construction, housing industries
International Women’s Day: YDF celebrates minority women entrepreneurs’ achievements
Govt housing scheme expected to revive economic activities in construction sector
Pakistan invites Swedish firms to expand mining footprint beyond Reko Diq in upcoming PMIF
FPCCI urges tax cuts on property transactions
Technology
AI must reflect local realities in emerging markets, says JazzWorld chief
Taiwan’s Foxconn says everyone will feel impact of prolonged Iran conflict
Jazz delays public offer announcement for TPL Insurance acquisition
OnePlus 15T Launching Soon With Massive Battery, Snapdragon Chip
Business & Finance » Companies
India’s Policybazaar UAE unit expects full recovery within 48 hours after AWS disruption
India’s markets regulator introduces voluntary lock-in facility for mutual funds
Strength for the dollar in February; focus on monetary policy this month
Indian industries face LNG supply cuts as Middle East conflict disrupts Gulf shipments
ParkView City homebuyers can now avail UBL home financing
Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company to temporarily shut down operations
TPL Corp inks deal with Jazz International for sale of TPL Insurance
Markets » Financial
India bond yields, rates jump as Mideast war spikes oil; RBI likely steps in
Fuel & Energy
Qatar warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks
Iran war sends US crude up USD10 a barrel
Malaysia’s Petronas temporarily relocating UAE personnel
US crude jumps 10%, closing in on Brent’s price as buyers seek barrels
Pakistan raises petrol, diesel prices by Rs55 per liter
PM Shehbaz cracks whip on hoarders: Petrol pumps face sealing, legal action immediately
OGRA warns of strict action against petroleum hoarding, assures adequate fuel stocks
Petrol, HSD prices hiked by Rs55 per litre
Indian refiners seek legal view to buy sanctioned Russian oil under US waiver
Kuwait has begun cutting production at some oil fields, WSJ reports
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06/03/2026

TAXATION, BUSINESS & FINANCE
Govt may introduce separate HS code for used footwear in upcoming budget
Can FBR stop a tax defaulter from leaving Pakistan? explained
FBR launches national cargo tracking system and e-Bilty mechanism
FBR extends income tax concession on sugar imports
Markets » Cotton & Textile
Early cotton cultivation: TAC presents fortnightly recommendations for growers
Stock & Commodity
China, HK stocks rebound as Beijing vows tech investment
Wall Street falls as investors weigh ME war risks
Asian markets rebound after heavy selloff
STOXX 600 reverses early gains as Mideast conflict drags on
Nikkei rebounds but fails to make up three days of losses
Wall St edges lower as investors weigh Middle East war risks
Most Gulf bourses end higher; UAE shares extend losses
Sri Lankan shares close higher, boosted by IT, real estate stocks
SECP proposes referral incentive programs to boost investor participation
Australian shares rebound as traders focus on Iran diplomacy hopes
Japan’s Nikkei rebounds 3.9% as investors seek relief from Mideast conflict
China, Hong Kong stocks gain as Beijing signals economic rebalancing
Buying returns to bourse, KSE-100 gains nearly 3.5%
Business & Finance » Money & Banking
Two Indian state banks plan infra bond sales after robust demand for Bank of Baroda issue
SBP seen holding rates steady as the oil rally clouds inflation outlook
Meezan Bank pays over Rs500 million in two years as SBP penalty
PKR vs USD: Rupee remains stable against dollar on March 5, 2026
SBP imposes Rs14 million penalty on Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan
Business & Finance » Industry
SAI chief flags lack of energy security
SAI warns industrial sector of crisis amid electricity tariff hike, gas shortage
How Imports Are Impacting Pakistan’s Footwear Industry
Technology
Supernet Technologies appoints Jamal Nasir Khan as CEO following merger
Nvidia refocuses TSMC capacity as export controls stall China sales, FT reports
Apple iPhone 17e Launching Soon in Pakistan With A19 Chip
Nothing Phone 4a Series Launches With Upgraded Cameras, Display
Business & Finance » Companies
MG Motor announces USD20m investment
Emirates begins ‘reduced flight schedule’
Riaz Exchange Co closes operations voluntarily
Mobilink Bank returns to profitability in 2025: CEO
Miu Miu helps Prada resist luxury market downturn
India’s GAIL weighs supply cuts to gas customers after Petronet LNG force majeure
MRPL shuts refining units due to oil shortage, sources say
Middle East crisis may disrupt Pakistan’s auto parts supply, says Indus Motor
Nadeem Lodhi proposed as CEO of Burj Investment Management
India Feb retail auto sales surge 25% on lingering tax-cut boost, seasonal demand
Markets » Financial
Pakistan’s total forex reserves increase by $26 million: SBP
Aurangzeb outlines Pakistan’s economic reform agenda to UK High Commissioner
Pakistan records 10% surge in total debt in one year: SBP
Markets » Energy
Trump on rising gas prices during Iran operation: ‘If they rise, they rise’
LESCO detects power theft worth Rs10m
US natgas prices edge up on big storage withdrawal
Oil jumps 5pc on supply concerns as Iran conflict widens
Russia may halt gas supplies to Europe amid Iran energy spike, Putin says
Govt appoints Hamed Yaqoob secretary petroleum division
China plans to boost oil reserves in five-year plan
Oil rises over 2% on supply concerns as Iran conflict widens
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Bulls roar back
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05/03/2026

TAXATION, BUSINESS & FINANCE
Government to amend FBR Act to empower independent Tax Policy Office: Aurangzeb
FBR issues Rs19 billion tax demand against UBL for past years
Stock & Commodity
Japan’s Nikkei slips to one-month low
Indian shares slide as ME conflict ratchets up oil prices
European stocks rebound from selloff driven by war fears
Wall Street gains after report of Iran’s secret outreach to US
China, HK stocks end lower on Middle East worries
S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as oil worries moderate
UAE bourses slide after markets reopen from two-day halt during Iranian attacks
Sri Lankan shares end higher on healthcare, IT gains
Japan’s Nikkei tanks more than 4% as Middle East conflict intensifies
China, HK stocks fall on Middle East worries; focus on NPC for policy cues
Selling returns to bourse, KSE-100 sheds over 1,300 points
KSE-100 tumbles 1,355 points as Middle East conflict spooks Pakistan investors
Money & Banking
SBP raises Rs582 billion through T-bills auction as yields climb amid strong investor demand
Business & Finance » Industry
APTMA urges Jam to take steps to safeguard export sector
Karachi’s industrial areas badly hit by load-shedding: study
FPCCI flags energy crisis risk amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
Business & Finance » Companies
Lucky Investments secures AM2++ rating amid rapid growth
MRPL declares force majeure on gasoline export cargoes for March, April, traders say
CCP approves ISE Towers REIT asset transfer to subsidiary after Phase-I review
Gulf conflict hits Pakistan fertiliser sector as Agritech shuts urea plant
Technology
Turkiye’s ruling party submits bill to ban social media for under-15s
Markets » Energy
QatarEnergy announces force majeure
Oil steady as widening US, Israeli strikes on Iran snarl Hormuz flows
Pakistan seeks Saudi oil supplies via Yanbu port after Hormuz disruption
Pakistan’s OGDCL plans output boost as LNG supply risks rise
Govt monitoring petroleum supplies amid Gulf tensions: Aurangzeb
Energy crisis in Strait of Hormuz could hit Pakistan’s exports: APTMA
OGDCL strikes major oil & gas discovery in Kohat
Oil near multi-month highs on Middle East conflict, pares gain on report of US-Iran talks
Nepra approves electricity tariff hike; consumers to see March bill shock
OGRA dismisses fuel shortage rumors, assures adequate petrol and diesel stocks
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04/03/2026

TAXATION, BUSINESS & FINANCE
How FBR determines valuation of concealed assets under Rule 228
Markets » Stocks
Japanese stocks plummet as Middle East conflict widens
Indian financial markets closed
Middle East jitters weigh on most regional markets
European shares drop as Middle East conflict widens
Wall St falls as ME conflict stokes inflation worries
S Korea leads Asia selloff as war on Iran sends oil surging
US stocks open sharply lower, joining global sell-off
Sri Lankan shares drop most since 2022 as Middle East conflict fans energy shortage fears
Qatar leads Gulf declines on LNG halt, Middle East tensions
European stocks slide, gas prices soar on Iran war
Shanghai stocks retreat from decade high; HK extends losses on Mideast conflict
Australian shares fall on widening Middle East conflict; banks limit losses
Nikkei falls as US-Israel air war with Iran escalates
After record crash, PSX rebounds sharply as KSE-100 surges over 5,100 points
Daily Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan – March 3, 2026
Pakistan gold slips Rs13,900 as investors flee to safer shores amid tensions
Business & Finance » Money & Banking
ABL sets new benchmark in customer experience with Pakistan’s first humanoid robot
Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem shifts from innovation to infrastructure: Aamir Ibrahim
Pakistan passes Virtual Assets Bill 2026, legalizes cryptocurrency nationwide
PM Shehbaz hails digital banking boom: 127 million Pakistanis go cashless
Business & Finance » Industry
Women Chambers of Commerce: BMG, BMP demand 50pc cut in fee
Smeda, FAO launch project to convert banana waste into fibre
Women Chambers: FPCCI advocates for relief
Khurram Ijaz voices concern over widening trade deficit, calls for urgent export boost
Technology
Apple launches new generation of MacBook laptops starting at $1,099
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Price Revealed in Pakistan
PTA Warns Against Unauthorized VAS Balance Deductions
Business & Finance » Companies
Mobilink Bank, SEDF join forces for MSME financing
True impact to be measured by trust AI earns: JazzWorld CEO
NBP partners with Arcana Info to strengthen digital infrastructure
Amazon cloud unit’s data centres in UAE, Bahrain damaged in drone strikes
Unity Foods emphasises transparency & good governance
Saudi Aramco seeks to reroute crude away from Strait of Hormuz, sources say
Pakistan’s Citi Pharma eyes Rs1–2bn IPO for veterinary subsidiary
Indus Motor calls for clear regulatory framework on imported vehicles
Citi Pharma approves IPO of subsidiary to raise up to Rs2 billion
Markets » Financial
SBP issues auction calendar to raise Rs6.53 trillion from March to May 2026
Aurangzeb briefs IMF on Pakistan’s economic stability, reforms, and growth agenda
Markets » Energy
Oil rises over $1 as Iran crisis disrupts Middle East supply
Global energy prices soar
LESCO imposes over Rs74.9m fines, 24 held in Feb
US natural gas futures leap as conflict disrupts global supplies
Indonesia to import more US crude oil amid Mideast war
Global oil and gas shipping costs surge as Iran vows to close Strait of Hormuz
Daily LNG freight rates jump over 40% amid Mideast strikes, Spark Commodities says
Oil prices keep climbing as expanding conflict heightens supply risks
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Stocks show strong recovery
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04/03/2026

03/03/2026

TAXATION, BUSINESS & FINANCE
FBR agrees to relax super tax payment schedule until June 30: sources
FBR officers directed to explain assets of past 10 years, disclose sources of income
Why senior customs officer undergoes psychological examination in FBR investigation?
FBR may implement contingency plan to meet FY26 revenue target
FBR withdraws recovery of embezzled amount from BS-20 officer
President reopens iPhone seizure case, orders fresh probe into customs malpractice
Stock & Commodity
Travel stocks tumble as US-Iran conflict sparks worst disruption since pandemic
Japan shares and yen fall, JGBs rise
European stocks suffer biggest drop in months as Middle East tensions hit banks, travel
S&P 500 flat as tech gains offset Middle East conflict fears
Asia stocks, FX weaken as Iran war sparks rush to havens
US stocks fall as Middle Eastern war lifts oil prices
Most Gulf markets fall as Iran retaliates, UAE suspends trading
Indian shares tumble as Middle East war dents investor confidence, raises economic risks
Qatari stocks slide as Iran retaliates; Abu Dhabi, Dubai markets shut for two days
European shares touch two-week lows on Middle East conflict
Australian shares fall as Middle East crisis escalates; energy stocks gain
Nikkei falls 2% as investors assess impact of Middle East conflict
Bloodbath at PSX: KSE-100 plunges over 16,000 points amid geopolitical tensions
KSE-100 Index collapses nearly 10%, panic selling sparks market bloodbath Monday
Stocks slide as Middle East conflict fans inflation fears
Business & Finance » Industry
LCCI clarifies its position about proposed TORs Amendment Bill
Rising Middle East conflict sparks energy, freight uncertainty for Pakistan’s textile sector: APTMA
Pakistan’s trade deficit balloons 25% in first eight months of FY26
Technology
Amazon to invest another 18bn euros in Spain data centres
Middle East fighting overshadows world telecom show
Apple Unveils iPad Air (2026) With M4 Chip, 12GB RAM, and Wi-Fi 7 Support
Apple Launches iPhone 17e With A19 Chip, MagSafe, and Upgraded Camera at $599
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Launches Slim Design With Bigger Battery
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Specs, Price
Business & Finance » Companies
Etihad Airways resumes some operations, commercial flights still halted amid Iran conflict
Ali Rathore steps down as Engro Fertilizers Limited CEO
Markets » Financial
India bonds slip as Middle East war worsens macro backdrop
Markets » Energy
Oil rises as expanding US-Israeli conflict with Iran elevates supply risks
Oil, gas prices soar as conflict escalates
US natgas futures jump on energy supply concerns
Oil, gas surge as Iran conflict disrupts Middle Eastern flows
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02/03/2026

TAXATION, BUSINESS & FINANCE
President reopens iPhone seizure case, orders fresh probe into customs malpractice
FBR faces Rs430bn tax shortfall in 8MFY26 as IMF review looms
Markets » Cotton & Textile
Weekly Cotton Review: Market witnessing price stability
Business & Finance » Money & Banking
Pakistani rupee faces uncertainty amid escalating Middle East tensions
Business & Finance » Industry
LCCI extends office hours
Bestway Cement enters auto sector after CCP nod
Pakistan corporates push IMF to axe super tax, boost business growth
Markets » Stocks
Indian shares set for lower open as Middle East conflict dents risk appetite
Oil prices jump, stocks skid on Middle East turmoil
Wall Street Week Ahead: AI disruption looms over markets with US jobs data on tap
FTSE 100 ends at record high
UAE halts stock markets for two days after Iran strikes
Gulf stocks slide, Kuwait suspends trading as Iran responds to US, Israeli attacks
Technology
Honor to Unveil Magic V6, Robot Phone Today at MWC
Apple Teases March Launch Week With Global Special Experience
Business & Finance » Companies
Zakori Group signs MoC with GTTTC, GCT
Airlines suspend Middle East flights after US, Israel strikes on Iran
SWISS suspends Tel Aviv flights until March 7
Markets » Financial
Indian rupee to fall past 91 as Iran war puts oil on the boil, saps risk appetite
Fuel & Energy
Oil jumps as Iran conflict escalates, disrupts shipping
Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say
OPEC+ to raise oil output slightly even as US war on Iran disrupts shipments
US natgas futures rise on higher global energy prices
Oil prices climb
How US-Iran tensions could shape world markets
OGRA orders adequate petroleum stocks amid escalating Middle East conflict
Pakistan hikes petroleum prices sharply amid rising Gulf tensions
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28/02/2026

TAXATION, BUSINESS & FINANCE
Tax bars flag super tax, SRO 350 issues; FBR chairman forms committee
FBR orders Inland Revenue offices to operate full day on Saturday, February 28
FBR faces revenue shortfall in February amid IMF review talks
FBR tightens noose around wealthy social media influencers over tax evasion
Business & Finance » Money & Banking
Rupee gains 3 paisa against US dollar amid Pak-Afghan tensions
Business & Finance » Industry
Govt forms technical committee to review Export Facilitation Scheme
Power Division clarifies confusion over PM’s electricity relief package
Markets » Stocks
Japan’s Nikkei closes at record high
China stocks end week higher on tech, policy optimism
S&P 500, Nasdaq on track for biggest monthly drop in a year
S&P 500, Nasdaq eye biggest monthly fall in a year as AI worries persist
Sri Lankan shares settle lower, posts weekly drop
UAE stocks retreat on US-Iran impasse; oil prices jump
Indonesia bourse to phase in 15% free-float rule, may batch firms by readiness
India stocks fall for third month as AI woes trump earnings, trade lift
South Korean shares fall as US tech sell-off sparks profit-booking
Indian shares open flat, tracking subdued Asian peers
China stocks slip but eye weekly gain on tech, policy optimism
Gold miners lift Australian shares after early dip; Coles slump caps gains
Japan’s Nikkei falls on tech drag, but set for biggest monthly gain in four
KSE-100 settles with over 800 points loss as Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions take toll
Asian shares fall, yen and Treasuries rise as AI, Iran concerns weigh
Today’s Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan – February 27, 2026
KSE-100 index ends lower, recovers intraday losses amid Pak-Afghan tensions
Technology
PTA proposes end to prepaid mobile balance expiry
OpenAI’s $110 billion funding round draws investment from Amazon , Nvidia, SoftBank
Nintendo plans around $1.9 billion share sale by Kyoto bank and others, sources say
PTA plans to let prepaid balance stay until SIM deactivation
Samsung Pakistan Offers Foodpanda Vouchers With Galaxy A Series Purchases
Google Launches Nano Banana 2 Image Model With Faster AI Rendering
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Preorders Offer Free Galaxy Tab A11
Business & Finance » Companies
Netflix surges as investors cheer decision to exit Warner Bros race
Gucci’s Demna presents ‘Primavera’ collection in first fashion show for Italian label
KAPCO announces CEO change as Shahab Qader Khan resigns
Janana De Malucho resumes operations amid improvement in market conditions
Indus Motor demands big tax cuts to rev up Pakistan’s auto boom
SSGC faces cash crunch as Rs47 billion dues loom from KE and PSML
Wafi Energy pays Rs4.60 billion income tax, reports 4.51% net profit rise in CY25
Grant Thornton declines full audit review of TPL Trakker half-year results
Markets » Financial
Indian bond yields end February lower on surplus liquidity
Fuel & Energy
Oil prices rise 3% as US and Iran extend talks into next week
Pakistan set to hike petroleum prices for early March 2026
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27/02/2026

TAXATION, BUSINESS & FINANCE
FBR considers email as valid electronic address of taxpayer
PRA intensifies crackdown on delayed tax payments in Lahore
FBR sets new customs values for imported mineral and sparkling water
SBP directs banks to facilitate February 2026 tax collection
FBR clamps down on trade fraud, strikes Rs30 billion blow
Business & Finance » Money & Banking
MCB Islamic Bank appoints Hammad Khalid as President & CEO
European Central Bank books third straight annual loss
Banks branches to remain open on Feb 28 to facilitate taxpayers
SCBPL reports 37% drop in annual profit for CY25, declares final dividend
Business & Finance » Industry
TOR 2013 Amendment ensures unified citywide representation of Karachi: KCCI
PCJCCI shows keen interest in enhancing honey exports to China
Amendments to Trade Organisation Rules rejected
Experts at UAF call for enhancing domestic edible oil production
HUBCO’s Gharo plant set to come online in second half of 2026, eyes 25,000 vehicles annually
KCCI endorses “one-city, one-chamber” principle amid TORs debate
Pakistan’s poverty and inequality hit alarming levels, warns Khurram Ijaz
OICCI pushes for tax refunds and investor-friendly reforms with IMF
Markets » Stocks
Asian FX firm, S Korean shares jump to record high
Nasdaq leads Wall Street lower as tech rally stalls
European shares retreat from record high
China stocks end lower as traders hold off before key policy meeting
Healthcare, industrials lift Sri Lankan shares higher
Major Gulf markets ease as investors await US-Iran developments
Wall St eyes flat open as Nvidia’s strong results draw muted reaction
Investor count surpasses 500,000 at Pakistan Stock Exchange
Indian benchmarks end flat; HDFC Bank counters PSU banks, pharma gains
SECP tightens Shariah criteria, aligns Islamic screening with global benchmarks
Australian shares cross 9,200 level as miners, healthcare rally
Nikkei breaches 59,000 after early rate hike prospect wanes, Nvidia results
China stocks drift lower as investors await key policy signals
Buying returns to bourse as KSE-100 gains nearly 2.6%
Indian shares set to open higher, tracking Asian peers
Technology
OpenAI to make London its biggest research hub outside US
Business & Finance » Companies
HBL leads Rs75.9bn financing mandate for FWO’s White Oil Pipeline Project
Supernet Limited merges into Supernet Technologies
StanChart Pakistan earns Rs58.5bn profit before tax
Legal, digital remittance channels into Pakistan: ACE Money Transfer partners with Askari Bank for expansion
China’s Baidu revenue falls 4% as AI cloud growth fails to offset ad weakness
Indian bonds fall ahead of debt auction, growth data
India’s federal agency opens second criminal case against Anil Ambani, Reliance Communications
CCP approves Fauji Cement, KAPCO acquisition of Attock Cement
Invest Capital Investment Bank announces key positions
Pakistan’s Citi Pharma targets real estate growth with new subsidiary
Supernet Limited merges into Supernet Technologies Limited following SHC sanction
Markets » Financial
India revamps mutual fund rule book, opens room for higher gold and silver exposure
Gold price per tola drops by Rs700 in Pakistan
Fuel & Energy
Oil prices rise USD1 in volatile session
SSGC removes over 1,160 illegal connections
Mughal Energy 36.5MW plant moves toward commercial operations
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