Pakistan’s capital Islamabad has restored early market closures starting today, Monday, an official notification said as the ongoing US-Iran conflict prompts authorities to implement austerity measures to conserve expensive fuel. The Punjab government on Monday decided to re-enforce the prescribed working hours for business centers across the province following the Eid holidays, ending the temporary […]
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Nationwide market restrictions lifted ahead of Eidul Azha
With Eidul Azha just around the corner, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved to lift nationwide business hour restrictions until May 31, effectively permitting unrestricted operating hours for commercial centres. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Monday, PM Shehbaz has allowed business centres to operate without the previously imposed restrictions. “The […]
Russia approves 16 local seafood plants, opening $300m export market
Pakistan’s maritime ministry said on Friday Russia had approved 16 local seafood processing plants for exports, opening a new market worth up to $300 million for the country’s fisheries sector as it seeks to diversify beyond traditional destinations. The development marks a rare expansion of trade ties between Pakistan and Russia, which have historically remained […]
Global Market Return
Pakistan’s finance team has marked a return to the global markets with a US$500?million Eurobond under its Global Medium?Term Note programme. Officials noted that the three?year note drew strong investor demand despite market uncertainty and set a fresh benchmark for the future, speaking volumes about the country’s resilience and its ability to regain the confidence […]
Islamabad inks ‘historic’ carbon market deal with Oslo under Paris Agreement
Pakistan signed its first bilateral carbon market agreement under the Paris Agreement with Norway, marking a step towards attracting climate finance, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed under the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, will enable Pakistan to develop carbon credit projects and transfer emission […]
Pakistan loses ground in global rice market
Pakistan’s rice exports witnessed a significant decline during the July-December period, with export earnings dropping to $0.97 billion from $1.83 billion amid rising competition with India, according to documents presented in parliament by the Ministry of Commerce. The ministry acknowledged that Pakistan’s rice exports have nearly halved, reflecting growing challenges for the country in the […]
Market for Mayhem
By the morning of February 17, 2026, the rhetoric emerging from Islamabad had shifted from strategic caution to a blunt, agonising accounting of carnage. When Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi detailed the financial inflation of death, a suicide bomber’s “rate” reportedly jumping from $500 to $1,500, he described more than a security failure. He described a […]
MG Binguo EV Arrives in Pakistan Market
MG Pakistan has officially unveiled the Binguo EV in the country, expanding the local electric vehicle market. The company announced the price through its official social media platforms. The Binguo EV is a compact, city-centric electric hatchback designed primarily for urban commuters. MG Pakistan emphasized its suitability for daily travel and short intercity trips. The […]
Pakistani gemstones getting popular in Chinese jewellery market
Pakistan, a jewelry company that has participated in the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) for seven consecutive years has focused Chinese Jewellary market popularizing coloured gemstones. The company, Winza, has long focused on the Chinese jewelry market and now operates five branded stores and three offices across major cities such as Shanghai, Guangzhou, and […]
SBP injects over Rs 12.26tr in market
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected Rs 12,267.35 billion through Reverse Repo Purchase and Shariah Compliant Mudarabah based Open Market Operations (OMO) on Friday to maintain liquidity in the market. The central bank conducted the Open Market Operation, Reverse Repo Purchase (Injection) for 7 and 14 day tenors on October 31, 2025 and injected […]