SECP registers 2,434 new firms in September

Islamabad: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered 2,434 new companies in September 2022, showing an increase of 9 percent as compared to corresponding period last month, a statement said on Thur...

Rupee ends lower against dollar

KARACHI: The rupee closed slightly weaker on Monday, weighed down by dollar demand for import payments, with analysts expecting the local currency to continue trading range-bound in the coming days. The rupee ended at 279.22 ...

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Unsustainable fiscal deficit

LAHORE: If Pakistan fails to address the structural issues in its economy and continues running persistent fiscal deficits for more than 5-7 years, it could face a debt crisis or economic collapse. While the current governmen...

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Stocks surge 1,055 points during earnings season

KARACHI: Stocks started the week on a positive note where bulls showed a strong comeback. The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 1,055 points amid a strong earnings outlook. The KSE-100 index ...

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SBP, Sindh Bank host Agri Finance Mela to boost financial inclusion

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in collaboration with Sindh Bank, hosted the Socio-Cultural Agri Finance Mela 2025 in Sujawal, bringing together farmers, financial institutions and policymakers to promote agricultural...

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SECP grants licence to first-ever online-only securities broker

KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted a licence to Tamkeen Securities (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan’s first fully digital, online-only securities broker, marking a significant milestone. The awar...

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