Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Chinese nationals and investors, describing their protection as the government’s highest priority. Speaking at the Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Business-to-Business (B2B) Conference in Islamabad, the prime minister assured Chinese companies that comprehensive security measures remain in place to support investment and long-term...
Global oil prices moved higher as renewed hostilities in the Middle East intensified concerns over potential disruptions to energy supplies and key shipping routes. The latest gains come amid escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran, prompting investors to closely monitor developments in one of the world’s most important oil-producing regions. Brent...
Pakistan’s import profile witnessed a significant shift during FY2025-26, with surging imports of coal, soybean seeds, and industrial raw materials driving overall cargo growth despite a sharp decline in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other liquid cargo imports. According to annual statistics released by the Port Qasim Authority (PQA), total imports handled at the port...
The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has successfully received and is handling one of the world’s largest container ships, marking a significant achievement for Pakistan’s maritime and logistics sector. The ultra-large container vessel, MSC Erica, arrived at South Asia Pakistan Terminals Limited (SAPTL) on July 12, highlighting the port’s growing capability to accommodate some of the...
Despite decades of government support and billions of rupees in incentives, Pakistan’s automobile industry has struggled to establish a meaningful presence in international markets, while the country’s aerospace sector has emerged as a globally recognized success story. An analysis highlights the stark contrast between the performance of the two industries and calls for a major...
Pakistan’s stock market came under intense selling pressure on Monday as escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran rattled investor confidence, sending the benchmark KSE-100 Index down by more than 1,700 points during intraday trading. The sharp decline began immediately after the opening bell, with investors rushing to offload shares amid growing...
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a strong recovery on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by more than 1,000 points during trading, reflecting renewed investor confidence and improved market sentiment. The rally was driven by aggressive buying in key sectors, including banking, cement, oil and gas, and power generation. Market analysts said investors...
Pakistan’s fish and seafood exports have crossed the $500 million mark for the first time in the country’s history, marking a major achievement for the maritime and fisheries sector. Officials credited the milestone to reforms, improved quality standards, and expansion into new international markets. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the...
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong bullish session as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by more than 4,000 points during intraday trading, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the market. At one stage, the index climbed sharply as buying activity dominated key sectors, including banking, cement, and energy stocks. The upward momentum was supported...