Pakistan has witnessed a significant decline in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the first six months of the fiscal year 2025-26, as net inflows dropped sharply by 43 percent year-on-year. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), net FDI totaled $808 million in H1 FY26, compared to $1,425 million in the same period last […]
Multan Sultans’ Expected Base Price for Sale Set at Rs. 160 Crore
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) management has revealed that the expected base price for the Multan Sultans franchise in the upcoming sale is likely to be set at Rs. 160 crore or higher. Officials are optimistic that the team could attract bids exceeding Rs. 200 crore during the auction process. The announcement comes as the […]
Otsuka Pakistan Resumes Production After Completion of Annual Maintenance
Otsuka Pakistan Limited has officially resumed production at its manufacturing facility following the successful completion of its planned annual maintenance shutdown. The company shared the update through a formal disclosure submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited on Monday. According to the notification, production activities were restarted with effect from January 5, 2026. The maintenance […]
Pakistan-Born Cardiothoracic Surgeon Awarded OBE in UK
A Pakistan-born cardiothoracic surgeon has been honoured in the United Kingdom’s prestigious New Year Honours List, highlighting the global impact of Pakistani professionals in medicine. Professor Syed Saeed Ashraf has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to cardiac surgery, medical education, and the training of surgeons […]
Pakistan Set to Transition From Assembly to Full-Scale Electronics Manufacturing
Pakistan is preparing to take a major step toward industrial transformation with the finalization of the Mobile and Electronic Device Manufacturing Policy for 2026–2033. The policy, which is set to be presented to the Prime Minister, outlines a clear roadmap to shift the country from basic assembly operations to full-scale electronics manufacturing. This strategic move […]
PM Shehbaz Says Economic Reforms Steered Pakistan Out of Crisis
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that restoring economic stability was a challenging and demanding task, but the government successfully pulled the country back from the brink through determined and far-reaching economic reforms. Addressing the launching ceremony of Economic Governance Reforms, the prime minister recalled the situation when his government assumed office in 2024. He […]
Banks to Remain Closed for Public Transactions on January 1
Banks across Pakistan will remain closed for public transactions on Thursday, January 1, 2026, following a notification issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). According to the central bank’s official announcement, January 1 has been declared a bank holiday, during which all scheduled banks, development finance institutions (DFIs), and microfinance banks will suspend public […]
Pakistan on Path to Economic Stability and Growth Through Strategic Investments
Pakistan is making steady progress toward economic stability and a prosperous future, driven by strategic policies under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), according to 24NewsHD TV. The country’s focus on attracting private and foreign investment is helping stabilize the economy while accelerating growth across multiple sectors. Recent high-profile investments highlight the momentum. Engro and […]
PML-N Delegation Meets PPP Leadership at Benazir Bhutto’s Death Anniversary, Discusses National Issues
A high-level Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) delegation met with Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh on the occasion of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto’s death anniversary, reaffirming coalition ties and discussing key national and political matters. The visit also included prayers for the late former prime minister, highlighting the enduring respect for her […]
FIA Arrests 257 Suspects for Illegal Sea Travel to Iran
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has apprehended 257 individuals attempting to travel illegally to Iran by sea during December 2025, authorities reported on Friday. The arrests were carried out by the FIA Composite Circle in Gwadar as part of an ongoing crackdown on human trafficking and unlawful border crossings. According to FIA officials, the detained […]