SECP revises, Shariah screening criteria for PSX-KMI all share index
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved revisions to the Shariah screening criteria and methodology for the PSX-KMI All Share Index.
Adil Aziz
Mega Motor Company Signs Financing Deal with British International Investment for Pakistan’s First Large-Scale NEV Plant
Mega Motor Company (Private) Limited (MMC), official partner of BYD in Pakistan, has signed a financing agreement with British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, to support the establishment of Pakistan’s first purpose-built large-scale NEV manufacturing plant.
Mehfooz
PTCL posts 12% revenue growth in 2025
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s leading telecom and ICT services provider, recorded a 12% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025, driven by 50% growth in Flash Fiber and 16% growth in Business Solutions compared to the previous financial year.
CCP Approves FWBL Takeover by Abu Dhabi’s Eve Holdings
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) approved the proposed acquisition of First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) by Abu Dhabi-based Eve Holdings RSC Limited, following a Phase-I competition assessment conducted under the Competition Act, 2010.
Pakistan’s External Debt Remains Concessional, Offering Long-Term Stability
The Ministry of Finance wishes to clarify certain assertions made in a recent press commentary regarding the country’s external debt position and associated interest payments.
Editor
Ramazan Schedule: SBP Sets New Banking and Office Timings
During the ensuing month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak 1447 A.H., the business hours for public dealing in banks has been set from 09:00 am to 2:00 pm without break on all working days except of Friday with office hours shortened to 12:30 pm.
Mobilink Bank posts record PKR 3.62B PBT, reinforcing its position as Pakistan’s largest microfinance bank
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. The bank delivered strong growth across key financial and operational indicators while reinforcing its leadership position in Pakistan’s microfinance banking sector.
Bank Alfalah posted Rs 28.34 Billion PAT for 2025
The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), in its meeting held on February 13, 2026, approved the Bank’s financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Experts call for radical tax cuts for 5G technology roll-out in Pakistan
The successful roll-out and adoption of 5G technology in Pakistan hinges on radical tax cuts and business-to-business strategy, otherwise the country’s transition to 5G will remain in low pace due to crippling taxation, high handset costs, and the lack of industrial use cases.
Number of Cellular Subscribers in Pakistan Hits 201 Million
The number of cellular subscribers in Pakistan reached 201 million, with a mobile teledensity of 80.34 percent, by the end of December, according to data from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority.