Leadership
From Labourer to 1.1 Million Followers: The Rise of Sharoz Pashtun
Sharoz Pashtun arrived in the United Arab Emirates in 2016 with no contacts and no capital. Ten years on, he commands an audience...
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Investment
Pakistan’s Foreign Investment Rises as August FDI Jumps 80%
Pakistan recorded a significant increase in foreign direct investment during August, helping push cumulative net FDI for July-Augu...
Pakistan Stock Market Holds Above 170,000 as Investors Watch Global Developments
Pakistan’s benchmark stock index ended the week at 170,884.59 points, recording a weekly increase of 372 points, or 0.22%, as inve...
Markets & Economy
2026's Top 10 Profitable Business Opportunities in Dubai — And What It Really Costs to Enter
Dubai's economy is projected to grow 4.5 per cent in 2026, outpacing the IMF's 3.1 per cent global forecast. But the growth is not...
Markets & Economy
Pakistan Approves 200,000-Tonne Sugar Export as Industry Seeks to Clear Surplus Stocks
Pakistan's Economic Coordination Committee has approved the export of an additional 200,000 tonnes of sugar, with safeguards inten...
Markets & Economy
Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing Rebounds 3.03% in July
Pakistan's Large-Scale Manufacturing sector expanded 3.03% year-on-year in July 2026, while production increased 9.5% compared wit...
Markets & Economy
Pakistan Auto Loans Reach Rs393.3 Billion as Vehicle Financing Extends Growth Streak
KARACHI — Pakistan's vehicle financing market continued to expand in August despite a month-on-month decline in new vehicle sales....
Markets & Economy
Pakistan Stocks Rebound as KSE-100 Closes Above 170,000
The Pakistan Stock Exchange recorded a strong recovery on Friday, with the KSE-100 Index gaining 1,841.39 points, or 1.09%, to clo...
Investment
Pakistan’s Textile Exports Rise 5.55% to $3.38 Billion in First Two Months of FY27
Pakistan's textile and clothing exports increased 5.55% year-on-year to $3.379 billion during July-August 2026, while information...
Global Business
PSX Rebounds as KSE-100 Gains More Than 1,000 Points on Easing Oil Prices
The Pakistan Stock Exchange staged a strong recovery on Thursday, with the KSE-100 Index gaining 1,021.40 points, or 0.61%, to clo...
Markets & Economy
Pakistan Opens New Path for Solar and Wind Power with 400MW Competitive Auction
Pakistan is moving ahead with a new competitive electricity market mechanism, including an initial 400MW renewable-power auction a...
Markets & Economy
Pakistan Inflation Rises to 11.1% in August as Food and Energy Costs Put Pressure on Consumers
Pakistan's inflation rate increased to 11.1% year-on-year in August 2026, reversing the decline recorded in the previous two month...