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Finance

XM Boosts Transparency, Speed, Accessibility for Pakistani Forex Traders Today

Traders across Pakistan are becoming more selective about where they place their money, and that shift is pushing brokers to compete on substance rather than promises. XM has responded by doubling down on the qualities that matter most to local traders, transparency, speed and accessibility, positio

Finance

International Steels Limited Posts 136% Profit Jump to Rs. 3.7 Billion in FY26

International Steels Limited (ISL) posted a strong financial performance in FY2026, with its net profit soaring 136% year-on-year to Rs. 3.7 billion, compared with Rs. 1.56 billion recorded in FY2025. The significant increase highlights a substantial improvement in the company’s overall profitabilit

International

Pakistan and US Aviation Officials Meet in Karachi to Discuss Direct Flights

Pakistan and the United States are working toward establishing direct air connectivity between the two countries after recent discussions between aviation officials in Karachi. A US delegation visited the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) headquarters and held talks with senior officials abou

Energy

Petrol Up Rs 0.27, Diesel Up Rs 1.64 in Pakistan Fuel Revision.

Pakistan has announced a fresh revision in petroleum prices, with both petrol and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) becoming slightly more expensive. Under the latest adjustment, the price of petrol has been increased by Re. 0.27 per litre, while HSD has seen a rise of Rs. 1.64 per litre. Following the revisi

HotEnergy

Global Oil Prices Surpass $90 Per Barrel, Making Fuel Hike in Pakistan Likely

Global oil prices have climbed above $90 per barrel again, raising fresh concerns about fuel prices in Pakistan. Brent crude reached around $91 per barrel on August 18, its highest level in nearly three weeks, as tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz increased. Pakistan has already increased

Automotive

Great Wall Motor launches locally assembled Haval H6 GT sport SUV in Pakistan

Great Wall Motor (GWM) Pakistan has officially launched the new Haval H6 GT, adding a sportier SUV to its local lineup. The vehicle is being assembled locally in Completely Knocked Down (CKD) form at Sazgar Engineering Works’ production facility in Pakistan. The H6 GT has a coupe-style design with a

HotAutomotive

Master Changan to Launch CHANGAN NEVO in Pakistan, Expanding Global House of Brands

Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML), Pakistan’s No.1 new entrant and leading Chinese automotive brand, is preparing to introduce CHANGAN NEVO in Pakistan—marking the next major step in bringing Changan’s Global House of Brands to the local market. The announcement builds on Master Changan’s rapid r

Economy

Pakistan’s textile exports surge 43% to $1.81 billion in July 2026

Pakistan’s textile sector has recorded a strong start to the new fiscal year, with exports reaching $1.81 billion in July 2026, according to provisional data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The July figure represents a 43.13% increase compared with June, when textile exports stood at $1.27 b

Weather

Intense Storm Rains Cause Severe Urban Flooding Across Islamabad and Rawalpindi

Intense rainfall has caused widespread urban flooding in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, affecting roads, streets and residential areas across the twin cities. The continuous downpours have led to water collecting in several low-lying locations, making movement difficult for residents. Major roads and str

Startups

Salma Butt Inspects Bhera Motorway McDonald's, Praises Cleanliness

Salma Butt visited the McDonald’s outlet at the Bhera Motorway Rest Area to review its facilities, cleanliness and overall standards. During her visit, she inspected different areas of the outlet and looked at the arrangements made for travelers using the busy motorway stop. She praised the McDonald

Startups

NayaPay Wins Fintech Startup-Pakistan Asian Banking Awards 2026

Pakistan just got a seat on Asia’s biggest fintech stage. NayaPay was named Fintech Startup – Pakistan at the Asian Banking and Finance Awards 2026, being alongside some of the region’s most closely watched names in financial technology. For a country where most people were locked out of formal bank

Startups

Pakistan Shines: Giga Group Wins International Luxury Award

Luxury real estate is undergoing a fundamental transformation across the world. Today’s buyers are no longer searching solely for premium residences or iconic skylines; they are seeking complete communities that seamlessly combine comfort, convenience, commerce, recreation, and long-term investment