Stocks kicked off trading on a positive note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining nearly 700 points during the opening minutes of trading on Wednesday. At 9:40am, the benchmark index was hovering at 188,895.12, an increase of 692.27 points or 0.37%. Buying interest was observed in key sectors, including automobile assemblers, commercial banks, fertiliser, oil and gas exploration compani
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission is set to visit Pakistan next month to negotiate the third economic review of the ongoing loan programme. The completion of the third review would unlock the next $1 billion tranche for Pakistan under the programme. According to officials, Pakistan's economic team has accelerated preparations for the review process and has already shared k
A Chinese technology delegation has expressed interest in exploring long-term partnerships and investment opportunities in Pakistan's information technology sector, citing the country's expanding digital ecosystem and the availability of skilled human resources. The two-member delegation from the Leviathan Group, which specialises in big data centres, advanced digital solutions and smart techno
The World Bank says Pakistan is among the countries facing severe water scarcity, with large volumes of water wasted due to inefficient irrigation systems and ineffective agricultural practices. Emphasising the need for improvements in the tax system, more efficient use of water and subsidy reforms, the Bank has identified wide-ranging reform requirements in the agricultural and social sectors.
In 2025, Pakistan's mineral exports to China recorded strong and diversified growth, according to the latest trade data, underscoring deepening industrial cooperation and rising demand from China's manufacturing, infrastructure and green-energy sectors. According to China's General Administration of Customs (GACC), among the standout performers, copper and copper-based exports continued to expa