Business Business Community Slams SBP for Holding Interest Rate at 10.5pc, Demands Single-Digit Policy Rate January 27, 2026 The Universe Pakistan’s business community has strongly criticized the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to maintain the policy rate at 10.5 percent, calling it disappointing and counterproductive at a time when…
Business SBP to Announce Monetary Policy Today as Business Community Eyes Rate Cut January 26, 2026 The Universe The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is set to announce its monetary policy today (Monday), with the business community hopeful for a reduction in the key interest rate. Yashma Gill’s…
Business IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva Praises Pakistan’s Economic Reforms Under PM Shehbaz Sharif January 24, 2026 The Universe Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has lauded the Pakistan government’s economic reform agenda, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, praising his commitment to development and…
Business Customs Slashes Valuation Rates on Used Smartphones to Ease Consumer Burden January 23, 2026 The Universe The Customs Valuation Department has revised downward the assessment rates for duties and taxes on the commercial import of used and old mobile phones, a move aimed at reducing costs…
Business Dollar Holds Gains as Trump Drops Tariff Threats, Markets Stabilise January 22, 2026 The Universe The US dollar held on to its overnight gains against major currencies on Thursday after President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to impose tariffs on several European NATO allies, easing…
Business Pakistan, China Sign $4.5bn Agriculture Deals as CPEC Enters Second Phase January 21, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: Private sector companies from Pakistan and China have signed 78 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth $4.5 billion at the conclusion of the Pak-China Agriculture Investment Conference, formally elevating agriculture…
Business PSX Hits Record High as KSE-100 Surges Past 188,700 Points January 20, 2026 The Universe The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish momentum on Tuesday, reaching another historic milestone amid strong buying interest across key sectors. Valentino, Iconic Italian Designer Behind ‘Valentino Red,’ Dies…
Business Solar Panel Prices Surge in Pakistan as Costs Rise and Demand Grows January 18, 2026 The Universe Solar panel prices in Pakistan have risen sharply in recent weeks, with imported Chinese panels becoming significantly more expensive due to higher global raw material costs and strong demand in…
Business Nepra Flags Deep-Rooted Inefficiencies in Pakistan’s Power Sector Despite Decades of Reforms January 17, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: Despite more than 35 years of reforms and policy interventions, Pakistan’s power sector continues to suffer from deep-rooted inefficiencies, failing to inspire confidence in economic growth or earn the…
Business Oil Prices Slip in Asia as Fears of US Strike on Iran Ease January 16, 2026 The Universe Oil prices fell in Asian trade on Friday, extending losses from the previous session, as concerns over potential supply disruptions eased after the likelihood of a US military strike on…
