Pakistan’s digital payments reach 92% of retail transactions
Digital payments dominate Pakistan’s retail transactions as mobile apps, Raast and online banking drive steady growth across the economy.
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Essential food items drive increase in weekly inflation
Pakistan’s weekly inflation inched higher, with prices of essential goods showing mixed trends across markets, according to fresh data.
Big drop pushes gold price below Rs500,000 in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan saw a big drop on Thursday, tracking losses in the international market as global pressure on bullion continued…
How the cement rate in Pakistan impacts construction costs
Are you planning to build your dream home this year? That is incredibly exciting! I remember when I first started building my…
PSX: SECP to consult market on T+1 settlement
This consultation, which is expected to conclude following the Eid holidays, will concentrate on identifying the challenges of implementation and evaluating the…
Pakistan posts $2.48bn exports in February amid mixed sector performance
Pakistan’s exports fell in February, but strong growth in minerals, cereals and textiles helped limit the overall monthly decline
Pakistan power generation rises 11% on higher demand
Power generation in Pakistan rose in February 2026, helped by stronger demand and a shift by industries towards the national grid.
Gold prices stay flat in Pakistan as global market stabilises
Gold prices held steady in Pakistan as investors stayed cautious, tracking global uncertainty, while silver declined in the local market
KSE-100 surges as broad-based buying lifts market
The PSX saw strong buying on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index jumping sharply during intraday trade as investor mood improved.
Govt plans strict action against businesses using illegal transfer channels
The government has decided to launch a major crackdown on money laundering and illegal hawala hundi operations.