Pakistan’s exports of services rose by 18.27 per cent year-on-year in July — the first month of FY26 — mainly on the back of a strong performance in telecommunication, computer, and information services, official data showed on Thursday. According to figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, services exports increased to $745.52 million in July, up from $630.38m in the correspondin
Shandong Xinxu Group Corporation of China has proposed establishing an Integrated Maritime Industrial Complex in Pakistan, signalling increased cooperation in port development, shipbuilding, and the blue economy. During a meeting in Beijing with Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, senior officials from Shandong Xinxu discussed potential joint ventures aligned with Pakistan
Jazz has become Pakistan’s first telecommunications company to have a sister insurance company, as VEON Group — the parent company of Jazz — has reached a settlement to acquire shares and management control of TPL Insurance Ltd. The development was disclosed by TPL in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), while Jazz confirmed that the acquisition would allow it to offer tailor-made ins
The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose by $28 million during the week ended on Aug 29, continuing a gradual upward trend. According to data released by the SBP on Thursday, reserves increased to $14.302 billion, up from $14.274bn in the previous week. The central bank’s reserves had risen by $18m in the earlier week. The reserves are now inching closer to
Pakistan Petroleum Ltd (PPL) on Thursday announced a significant oil and gas discovery in District Attock, Punjab — its second successful find in the Dhok Sultan Block, and the second deepest oil discovery in naturally fractured carbonate formations within the Potwar region. The Karachi-based exploration and production company termed the discovery a major milestone for both PPL and its joint