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STL eyes growth with multi-billion pipeline

Supernet Technologies Limited (STL) is entering a new growth phase, reporting Rs9.2 billion in revenue for FY2025 and building a multi-billion project pipeline as it expands its footprint in cybersecurity, telecom, and digital infrastructure across the banking, defence, and telecom sectors. The company’s growth momentum comes alongside its transition to the Main Board of the Pakistan Stock Exch

Pakistan enters decisive phase of debt management

Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance and Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, said that Pakistan is entering a decisive phase of debt management as it prepares to repay a staggering USD4.8 billion in external obligations during the month of April 2026. This significant outflow inc

Gwadar port: Businessmen hail commercial operations

The business community has welcomed the commencement of commercial operations and the availability of modern facilities at Gwadar Port. President of the Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jeehand Hoth and General Secretary Khalid Saif termed the port’s full operationalisation a major milestone for the regional economy. In a joint statement, they said that the details shared by Chairman Gw

PTC seeks policy intervention to deal with textile sector challenges

Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) has sought urgent policy intervention to support the country’s textile sector, which is facing mounting challenges amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, PTC Chairman Fawad Anwar outlined key issues confronting the sector and proposed remedial measures to navigate the current difficult environment.

Gold rises to near three-week high as Trump pauses attacks on Iran

Gold prices climbed to a near three-week ‌high on Wednesday as markets reassessed near-term risks after US President Donald Trump agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks, easing fears of energy-driven inflation. Spot gold was up 2.3% at $4,812.49 per ounce, ​as of 0215 GMT. Earlier in the session, bullion rose more than 3% to ​its highest level since March 19. US gold fut