The KSE 100 index closed up 796 points at 156,467 on Tuesday, as a positive economic outlook lifted market sentiment, as investors reacted favourably to the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) latest remarks on the flood crisis and the broader economic environment. The SBP’s in its monetary policy statement provided reassurance, stating that while the flood situation remains ongoing, its economi
The five-year action plan (2025–2029) agreed between China and Pakistan aims to broaden their “all-weather partnership” beyond economic corridors, extending it into politics, defence and security, counterterrorism, climate change, science & technology, and culture. The blueprint seeking to build “an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era” comes against the back
Pakistan and China have agreed to mobilise a $7 billion multi-party financing package for the long-delayed ML-1 rail project and mapped out a 2025–29 action plan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The agreement extends beyond railroads into highways, industry, agriculture, and livelihoods — signalling a deeper strategic partnership. According to a Dawn report, a pivotal follow-up meeti
Once again, the world finds itself at a critical juncture. The old order has been uprooted by the rise of new powers, and with it, a new global contest has begun. In the battle for economic dominance, technology has become the new frontline. Just as artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, cryptocurrencies are reshaping the very foundation of finance and challenging the state’s
Punjab’s unannounced ban on the interprovincial movement of wheat has ignited a new crisis, causing a severe flour shortage and soaring prices in other provinces. The move has drawn sharp criticism from politicians and flour millers who argue it violates constitutional rights and a recent deregulation agreement. While Punjab officials denied a formal ban, they acknowledged establishing che