April 23, 2025 (MLN): The pivotal function of the non-public sector in driving Pakistan’s financial future has been emphasised, with the federal government’s duty outlined as offering coverage frameworks and making certain continuity, in response to Finance Minister Muhammed Aurangzeb. He was addressing a landmark financial dialogue hosted by the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC…

April 22, 2025 (MLN): The Securities and Alternate Fee of Pakistan (SECP) has enhanced its quasi-judicial operations by a revitalized and extra environment friendly Appellate Bench Registry. Recognizing the essential position of the Appellate Bench because the Fee’s closing discussion board for adjudication, Chairman Akif Saeed positioned strategic emphasis on institutional reform and judicial efficacy. This…

April 22, 2025 (MLN): The return on financial institution deposits has decreased by 46 foundation factors to five.01% in March 2025 in comparison with the deposit fee of 5.46% final month, in response to the most recent official knowledge. On a yearly foundation, the weighted common fee paid for deposits by the banking sector has…

April 22, 2025 (MLN): The significance of a strategic expertise partnership between Pakistan and ASEAN international locations was highlighted as a key consider driving inclusive and sustainable improvement, with Federal Minister for Planning, Improvement & Particular Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, calling for a brand new period of regional collaboration. Minister Iqbal addressed the ASEAN-Pakistan Know-how Expo 2025…

April 22, 2025 (MLN): BankIslami Pakistan Restricted (PSX: BIPL) has launched its condensed interim consolidated monetary outcomes for the interval ended March 31, 2025, reporting a revenue after taxation of Rs2.61 billion, reflecting an 18.72% decline from Rs3.21bn recorded in the identical interval final 12 months. The financial institution’s earnings per share dropped to Rs2.3575 from Rs2.9004.…

April 22, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan is on monitor to safe a $200 million halal meat export take care of Malaysia over the subsequent 5 years, marking a major increase for the nation’s agricultural and commerce sectors. The event follows ongoing bilateral talks aimed toward strengthening financial cooperation between the 2 nations. The potential settlement was a…

April 21, 2025 (MLN): The inaccurate classification of taxpayers as “non-active” by the Inland Income Service (IRS), regardless of the Federal Board of Income’s (FBR) official extension of gross sales tax return submitting deadlines for February and March 2025, has raised severe concern. This subject has been strongly taken up by President of the Karachi Chamber…

April 21, 2025 (MLN): The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Monday’s buying and selling session at 118,383.38, displaying a rise of 1,067.80 factors or 0.91%. The index remained optimistic all through the day displaying an intraday excessive of 118,827.47 (+1,511.89) and a low of 117,712.70 (+397.12) factors. The entire quantity of the KSE-100 Index was 367.33…

April 21, 2025 (MLN): Gold costs surged by greater than 1% on Monday, crossing the $3,380 per ounce mark, setting a brand new document excessive. The surge comes as buyers flock to gold amid escalating international commerce tensions and a weakening U.S. greenback, pushed by safe-haven demand. Analysts predict that the valuable steel may proceed to…

April 21, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan secured exterior financing value $555.2 million in March 2025 from a number of financing sources, 52.5% greater than final month and 154% greater than the identical month final 12 months. Cumulatively, in 9MFY25, the nation solely managed to safe $5.2 billion in exterior financing towards the annual finances estimates of…