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
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 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
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
China on Wednesday reported a strong export run in 2025 with a record surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion, as producers braced for three more years of a Trump administration set on slowing the production powerhouse by shifting US orders to other markets. Beijing’s resilience to renewed tariff tensions since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last January has emboldened Chinese firms