LCVs, Vans, Jeeps Manufacturing Records 24.04% Growth in 8 Months
The production of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs), vans and jeeps in the country rose by 24.04 percent during the first eight months of fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting the positive impact of government policies aimed at promoting industrial growth and import substitution.
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Qatar Airways Crowned World’s Best Full‑Service Airline for 2026
According to AirlineRatings.com, Doha-based Qatar Airways in first place and Hong Kong flagship carrier Cathay Pacific in second place.
LUMS Awarded Major Grant to Establish Pakistan’s First National AI Hub, Launching with a Flagship Focus on Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has been awarded a major multi-year grant from the Gates Foundation to establish Pakistan’s first nationally coordinated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub.
Large-scale manufacturing grows by 10.54pc
The output of the Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) recorded a growth of 10.54 per cent during the month of January 2026 as compared to the same month of last year, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported.
Banking Shakeup: Citi, StanChart Exit Dubai Offices, HSBC Retreats from Qatar
Citigroup and Standard Chartered have begun evacuating their Dubai offices, telling staff to work from home instead, sources said on Wednesday (Mar 11), as banks step up precautions after Iran threatened Gulf banking interests linked to the US and Israel.
SBP allows import of crude oil, petroleum products on CIF basis
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Wednesday, allowed import of crude oil and petroleum products on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) basis for two months, in a bid to ease import of major fuel products for meeting the country’s requirements.
Pakistan officially kicks off 5G Spectrum auction
Pakistan formally launched the auction for 5G spectrum, marking the beginning of a new phase in the country’s digital connectivity.
Fatima Fertilizer Launches “Sarsabz Tabeer: Seeds of Change” Campaign on International Women’s Day to Celebrate Women in Agriculture
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited has launched its “Sarsabz Tabeer: Seeds of Change” DVC, paying tribute to the extraordinary women who are shaping the future of agriculture in Pakistan.
Emirates Media Statement – 7 March
Emirates is operating a reduced flight schedule while working to restore full network operations. The airline anticipates a return to 100% of its network within the coming days, subject to airspace availability and the fulfilment of all operational requirements.
SECP registers 3,444 new companies in February; total reaches to 287,049
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,444 new companies in February, bringing the total number of registered companies in the country to 287,049, reflecting continued growth in Pakistan’s corporate sector.