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PSX hosts gong ceremony in honour of CPBC President Samir Dossal

Samir Dossal, President of the Canada Pakistan Business Council (CPBC), performed the ceremonial market opening “Gong Ceremony” at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, celebrating the USD1 billion bilateral trade milestone between Canada and Pakistan and underscoring the deepening ties between the PSX and the Canadian business community. During his address, Dossal expressed gratitude t

Pakistan auto sales jump 42% in 1HFY26

Auto sales have continued their positive momentum, registering an increase of 42% during the first six months of the current fiscal year (July to December FY2026) in Pakistan. According to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), sales of cars rose by 42% to 65,910 units during the six-month period. Sales of jeeps and pickups increased by 58% to 22,412 units

Telecom sector: Senate panel expresses concern over governance issues

Serious concerns over governance and accountability in the telecom and digital sectors came under sharp scrutiny on Monday as the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology expressed alarm over hefty dollar-denominated fees paid to Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) board members, ongoing corruption cases within the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and persistent weaknes

Asian stocks inch higher, fragile yen spurs intervention worries

Asian stocks rose on Wednesday, buoyed by Japanese shares, as investors braced for a snap election in Japan that could lead to more fiscal stimulus, while worries about central bank independence and benign US inflation data whipsawed currencies. Geopolitical tensions across the globe lifted gold to a record peak and sent oil prices higher as US President Donald Trump urged Iranians to keep prot

Aurangzeb briefs Icoin Tech on digital asset framework

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday briefed the delegation of Icoin Technology Inc on Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to develop a structured and responsible framework for digital assets. Finance Minister held a meeting with a visiting delegation from Icoin Technology Inc led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Chet Silvestri, here on Tuesday. During the meeting, the f