Explosive 13% Oil Price Surge Hits $82 as US-Iran War Shuts Strait of Hormuz The world is watching in shock as the Middle East explodes into full conflict. US and Israeli strikes on Iran have killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ships are under attack near the Strait of Hormuz, and tanker traffic has basically…
Introduction: Pakistan Stock Market Shows Resilience The KSE-100 index displayed remarkable resilience on Friday, bouncing back by 65 points to reach 168,958.08, after a sharp morning fall of over 1,000 points. The market opened with strong selling pressure due to investor concern, but mid-day trading showed a steady recovery. This pattern highlights the volatility of…
7 Explosive Signals That Could Send Oil Prices Soaring — Or Trigger a Sharp Crash After US-Iran Talks Global oil markets are standing at a critical crossroads. Crude prices are hovering near seven-month highs as traders brace for high-stakes nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The outcome could either stabilize markets — or ignite a…
Introduction Auto financing in Pakistan has entered a renewed growth phase after a long period of slowdown. Rising demand for cars, better financing options from banks, and expectations of lower interest rates are driving a steady recovery in vehicle loans and sales. Auto loans hit Rs328 billion in January Outstanding auto loans climbed for the…
Pakistan Bike and Three‑Wheeler Sales Rebound Strongly in 7MFY26 Pakistan bike and three‑wheeler sales have surged sharply in the first seven months of FY2025‑26, showing a clear rebound in demand for small, affordable vehicles across the country. According to data from the Pakistan Automobile Manufacturing Association (PAMA), total sales in this category rose by more…
Nishat Hotels Withdraws PAI For Rafhan Maize Deal, But Acquisition Plan Stays Alive Nishat Hotels and Properties Limited has formally withdrawn its Public Announcement of Intention (PAI) to acquire Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited. However, the company has clearly stated that it still plans to go ahead with the Rafhan Maize transaction once all legal…
Foreign Loan Inflows Surge by a Quarter: $4.5 Billion Boost Eases Pakistan’s Financing Pressure Foreign loan inflows surge by a quarter in the first half of FY26, giving Pakistan $4.5 billion in external assistance between July and December 2025–26. This rise mainly comes from multilateral and bilateral lenders, while a separate $1.2 billion from the…
PSX Index Surges 188,000 on Hopes of Interest Rate Cut PSX index surges 188000 as investors bet on an interest rate cut in the next monetary policy meeting. The strong rally pushed the benchmark KSE-100 index to a fresh all‑time high, even though Pakistan’s current account deficit and foreign investment numbers looked weak.​ According to…
Japan 40-Year Bond Yield Hits Record 4% After Snap Election Call Japan 40-year bond yield has jumped to a record 4% after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called a snap election, shocking markets and raising fresh fears about Japan’s fiscal future. This big move in long-term Japanese government bonds (JGBs) shows how sensitive investors are to…
Govt Decides to Hold 5G Spectrum Auction During Ramazan The Govt Decides to Hold 5G Spectrum Auction During Ramazan, which marks an important step towards bringing 5G services to Pakistan. According to officials, the federal government plans to complete the auction by the end of February and then move quickly towards commercial rollout. The decision to…
