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Sindh Microfinance Bank granted nationwide microfinance banking license

Sindh Microfinance Bank granted nationwide microfinance banking license
SMEDA mulls on-ground support for flagship cluster showcase participants

SMEDA mulls on-ground support for flagship cluster showcase participants

No ministry willing to own Crypto Regulation Bill as dispute emerges in Senate Committee

No ministry willing to own Crypto Regulation Bill as dispute emerges in Senate Committee

Workers' remittances increase by 15.4pc to $3.5b in January 2026

Workers' remittances increase by 15.4pc to $3.5b in January 2026

Gold prices increase by Rs1,500 per tola

Gold prices increase by Rs1,500 per tola

Indonesian investment minister in Islamabad for 'comprehensive' talks

Indonesian investment minister in Islamabad for 'comprehensive' talks

Pakistan's CPI score rises to 28 in Transparency International's 2025 index

Pakistan's CPI score rises to 28 in Transparency International's 2025 index

Gold falls on investor caution ahead of key US economic data

Gold falls on investor caution ahead of key US economic data

PSX slips into red after early gains amid sluggish trading activity

PSX slips into red after early gains amid sluggish trading activity

Oil drifts lower as traders weigh supply risks amid USIran tensions

Oil drifts lower as traders weigh supply risks amid USIran tensions

Dollar soft ahead of US data, yen holds onto its gains after election

Dollar soft ahead of US data, yen holds onto its gains after election

Pakistan showcases fiscal turnaround, reform agenda at Saudi-hosted forum

Pakistan showcases fiscal turnaround, reform agenda at Saudi-hosted forum

Rs441m wheat, flour seized as illegal transportation attempt foiled

Rs441m wheat, flour seized as illegal transportation attempt foiled

Nepra issues new rules for solar net metering consumers

Nepra issues new rules for solar net metering consumers

Moody's revises Pakistani banking sector outlook from positive to stable

Moody's revises Pakistani banking sector outlook from positive to stable

Gold prices increase by Rs5,300 per tola in Pakistan

Gold prices increase by Rs5,300 per tola in Pakistan

PSX drops by 1,195 points after early gains

PSX drops by 1,195 points after early gains

Gold extends gains to trave above $5,000 per ounce

Gold extends gains to trave above $5,000 per ounce

Yen strengthens as intervention risk trips up Takaichi trade

Yen strengthens as intervention risk trips up Takaichi trade

Oil drops as US, Iran pledge to continue talks

Oil drops as US, Iran pledge to continue talks

World Bank reaffirms support for Pakistan's $20bn, 10-year development programme

World Bank reaffirms support for Pakistan's $20bn, 10-year development programme

Oil prices climb on worries of possible Iran-US conflict

Oil prices climb on worries of possible Iran-US conflict

Bitcoin loses Trump-era gains as crypto market volatility signals uncertainty

Bitcoin loses Trump-era gains as crypto market volatility signals uncertainty

Bangladesh, Pakistan explore avenues for cooperation in railways sector

Bangladesh, Pakistan explore avenues for cooperation in railways sector

Nepra approves electricity price hike under December fuel adjustment

Nepra approves electricity price hike under December fuel adjustment

SpaceX delays Mars plans to focus on 2027 moon landing

SpaceX delays Mars plans to focus on 2027 moon landing

Gold prices in Pakistan surge again after one-day pause

Gold prices in Pakistan surge again after one-day pause

Govt proposes revising electricity tariff, fixed charges

Govt proposes revising electricity tariff, fixed charges

Pakistan's official forex reserves rise by $56 million

Pakistan's official forex reserves rise by $56 million

Pakistan Stock Exchange closes sharply lower

Pakistan Stock Exchange closes sharply lower

Dollar continues to weaken in interbank market

Dollar continues to weaken in interbank market

Gold prices fall sharply in Karachi after four-day gap

Gold prices fall sharply in Karachi after four-day gap

Toyota names close ally of chairman Toyoda as next CEO

Toyota names close ally of chairman Toyoda as next CEO