Pakistan has taken bold steps forward in modernising its regulatory landscape, delivering significant enhancements to anti-money laundering safeguards, corporate transparency, and the simplicity of starting a business, initiatives that have positioned the country as a more competitive and compliant player on the global stage. At the heart of these achievements is the Securities and Exchange Com
Pakistan's economic policy framework is increasingly being shaped by sector-specific reforms aimed at correcting long-standing structural distortions and reviving growth. Among the most significant developments are the gradual deregulation of the sugar sector, a renewed emphasis on an ambitious agriculture export strategy, and sustained efforts to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). These
Bank of Khyber (BoK) has been recognised among the top-performing banks in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of total shareholder returns for 2025, according to a recent report by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The report highlights the exceptional performance of banks, with Pakistani institutions leading the regional rankings. As per S&P Global’s analysis, Bank of Khyber delivered a total retu
Oil prices were little changed on Monday as investors eyed potential supply disruptions from OPEC producer Iran amid intensifying protests, although efforts to quickly resume oil exports from Venezuela kept a lid on prices. Brent crude futures slipped 5 cents to $63.29 a barrel by 0131 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $59.06 a barrel, down 6 cents. Both contracts rose more
JS Investments Limited announced on Monday the appointment of its Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The development was shared in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) today. The notice said that Suleman Lalani was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company, while the board appointed Iffat Zehra Mankani as the CE