SBP Keeps Policy Rate Steady at 10.5% Amid Middle East Tensions
The incoming data, though, was largely consistent with the January 26 macroeconomic projections and initial assessment of the situation indicated that FY-26 outlook for key variables is within the earlier projected ranges; the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), in its meeting here at SBP, deemed it appropriate to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10.5%, observing the uncertainties in the macroeconomic outlook ‘following the outbreak of the war in the Middle East’.
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BYD Unveils 2nd Generation Blade Battery and FLASH Charging Technology
BYD today unveiled the 2nd Generation Blade Battery and FLASH Charging Technology, directly addressing two of the most persistent obstacles for electric vehicles: slow charging speeds and poor low-temperature charging performance.
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.
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Lucky investments achieve asset manager rating upgrade twice in a year
Lucky Investments Limited (“Lucky Investments”) rating has been upgraded to AM2++ with a Stable Outlook by the Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA).
Mobile phone imports surge 31.36% to $1.139 bln
The import of mobile phones into the country increased by 31.36 percent during the first seven months of the current fiscal year (2025-26) as compared to the corresponding period of last year.
Mobilink Bank, SEDF join forces to offer inclusive MSME financing for Sindh’s growth sectors
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has entered into a five-year partnership with Sindh Enterprise Development Fund (SEDF), Government of Sindh, to expand access to structured financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across priority economic sectors in the province.
CCP Calls for Long-Term Auto Policy and Financing Reforms to Boost Competition
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a comprehensive report, “The Road to Fair Competition– A Study of Pakistan’s Automobile Industry,” highlighting structural and regulatory challenges in the sector and recommending wide-ranging reforms, including a long-term policy road-map, improved vehicle financing, and removal of regulatory distortions to foster competition and efficiency.
PC Board Pushes for FFC’s Inclusion in AHCL-Led Consortium to CCoP
The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board recommended to the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) approval of inclusion of Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) in the consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation Limited (AHCL), the successful bidder for Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL). The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Muhammad Ali, Adviser to the…
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PBF for reforms to promote cash-flow-based lending for SME growth
Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) urged policy-makers and financial regulators to introduce prudential regulations to encourage cash-flow-based lending and unlock the immense potential of Pakistan’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector.
Abbottabad District Administration Fines Alkaram Studio, Stylo Shoes & Clive Cosmetics Over Consumer Law Breach
Alkaram Studio was fined Rs. 50,000 for charging customers for branded shopping bags, while Stylo Shoes and Clive Cosmetics were penalized for selling products without clearly mentioning manufacturing and expiry dates. Officials reiterated that charging for logo-printed shopping bags and selling items without MFG and expiry details are punishable offenses under the law.