SBP Forex Reserves Pakistan’s economic outlook received a much-needed boost this week as the SBP Forex Reserves continued their upward trend, providing renewed confidence in the country’s external financing position. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the central bank’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $14.58 billion for the week ending December 5, 2025,…
Daraz 12.12 Sale 2025 The Daraz 12.12 Sale 2025 is officially here, marking the final and biggest online shopping festival of the year in Pakistan. This year’s campaign comes packed with mega discounts, TCL special offers, bank promotions, digital wallet rewards, and fun app-based games, making it one of the most exciting year-end shopping events…
PSX Top 25 Companies Awards 2024 The PSX Top 25 Companies Awards 2024 have been officially unveiled, recognizing the highest-performing firms listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. These awards—considered the most prestigious corporate honors in Pakistan—highlight excellence in financial performance, corporate governance, sustainability, and ESG-related initiatives. Since their inception in 1978, the PSX awards have…
IMF Eyes New Steps as Pakistan Faces Tax Revenue Shortfall Pakistan is once again confronting a major Pakistan tax revenue shortfall, raising concerns within the government and intensifying discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). With the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) falling behind its collection targets in the first quarter of FY2025–26, the IMF…
Jasmine Crockett Senate Bid Jasmine Crockett Senate Bid officially launched this week, instantly transforming the political landscape in Texas and setting off one of the most heated Senate races heading into the 2026 elections. With bold rhetoric aimed directly at Donald Trump and Republican Sen. John Cornyn, Crockett has positioned herself as a fierce contender,…
FBR Tax Portal Glitches Pakistan’s tax system is once again under scrutiny as FBR tax portal glitches continue to frustrate taxpayers, business owners, and professional tax consultants across the country. With the filing season for Tax Year 2025 already underway, mounting complaints against the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) IRIS portal have raised serious concerns…
Winter Gas Schedule The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has officially announced a revised winter gas schedule for domestic consumers in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), marking a major shift in the management of household energy availability during the peak winter demand season. The decision aims to ensure fair distribution of gas, maintain pressure…
LESCO Overbilling Crisis The LESCO overbilling crisis has once again come under the spotlight as thousands of consumers across Lahore and surrounding regions report receiving highly inflated electricity bills. At a time when electricity tariffs are already at an all-time high, the sudden surge in billing amounts has left households distressed and frustrated. Multiple reports…
Netflix Warner Bros deal The Netflix–Warner Bros deal worth $72 billion has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, marking one of the most dramatic turns in the modern media landscape. Netflix, the world’s largest streaming platform, has announced its plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s legendary film studio and HBO Max streaming assets. If completed, this mega-merger…
SECP Commissioner The federal government has completed a major phase of its regulatory restructuring process by shortlisting SECP Commissioner Candidates for multiple key positions at the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). Following weeks of scrutiny, high-level interviews, and intense political debate, two separate committees have shortlisted candidates for both the existing three vacant…