Business & Economy Published 02 Jan, 2026 10:46pm Pakistan to auction 600MHz spectrum next month to boost speeds, launch 5G IT minister says spectrum crunch behind slow internet; cabinet clears major telecom reforms
Business & Economy Updated 03 Jan, 2026 11:48pm Tax revenues surge in December as income tax collection jumps 107% Finance minister credits reforms, enforcement and digitalisation for record FBR performance
Business & Economy Published 02 Jan, 2026 06:05pm Pakistan’s trade deficit widens 24% to $3.7bn in December on export slump PBS data shows imports rise, exports fall sharply; FY26 deficit up 35% in first half
Business & Economy Published 02 Jan, 2026 05:06pm Historic run continues: KSE-100 settles above 179,000 Benchmark index gains nearly 2,700 points on Friday
Business & Economy Published 02 Jan, 2026 04:34pm Oil steadies after biggest annual loss since 2020 Brent and WTI posted annual losses of nearly 20%
Business & Economy Published 02 Jan, 2026 04:29pm Gold per tola gains in Pakistan Gold in gram increased by Rs4,887, 10-gram was sold at Rs394,600
Business & Economy Published 02 Jan, 2026 02:53pm China’s BYD posts weakest sales growth in five years on headwinds at home BYD has lowered its targets due to increased competition in China, which has weakened the momentum of its electric vehicle (EV) sales
Business & Economy Published 02 Jan, 2026 02:37pm China AI chipmaker Biren soars in Hong Kong debut as IPO wave builds Hong Kong IPO market rebound fuels AI listings
Business & Economy Published 02 Jan, 2026 02:23pm Norway’s new car sales were 96% electric in 2025 Tesla is top selling brand for fifth consecutive year
Business & Economy Published 02 Jan, 2026 01:22pm Islamic finance assets set to hit $6 trillion in 2026 Growth driven by banking, sukuk, and rapidly expanding fintech across Asia, GCC, and Africa
Business & Economy Published 02 Jan, 2026 10:03am Dollar makes a soft start to 2026 after sharpest drop in 8 years Currency market watches US rates and fed leadership for signals
Business & Economy Updated 02 Jan, 2026 04:53pm Xi to host South Korea’s Lee amid China-Japan tensions Beijing aims to strengthen ties with Seoul before Lee’s Japan visit