Pakistan

If managed prudently, this revival could boost growth, empower middle class, deepen inclusion Pakistan’s financial landscape is undergoing a noticeable shift. After years of soaring borrowing costs that strangled economic activity, the recent decline in interest rates has started to breathe life back into the consumer finance market. Commercial banks, which once kept a cautious distance from consumer lending amid …

Sustainable solutions demand privatisation, efficiency overhaul, subsidy rationalisation and governance reforms across power sector IMF mandate requires structural reforms, tariff adjustments and revenue alignment to eliminate circular debt In a high-stakes dialogue that could redefine Pakistan’s fiscal trajectory, the government of Pakistan is locked in intensive economic negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As of October 1, 2025, these …

Pakistani banks prioritise cancer and renal care, yet dental disease burden silently escalates nationwide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved from mere philanthropy to a core strategic component of modern banking, particularly in developing economies like Pakistan. In the Pakistani financial sector, leading commercial banks have formally adopted CSR policies. They routinely channelize substantial funds into critical social sectors, with …

Maqbool Ahmed’s life was marked by hardship from an early age. Orphaned at just 12, he carried the responsibility of raising his siblings apart from his own struggles. Amidst the loss of his parents and sunk in poverty, another tragedy unfolded: severe eye allergies that led to blurred vision and eventually corneal opacity in both eyes. As his sight deteriorated, …

Digital adoption, blockchain potential, and Islamic finance growth define Pakistan’s evolving banking sector 2025 Interview with Muhammad Raza, SEVP & Group Head of General Services & Customer Support at Meezan Bank.  PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Muhammad Raza: I currently serve as Senior Executive Vice President and Group Head of General Services and Customer Support at Meezan Bank. My …

Rice prices increase in Pakistan – Check latest per kg rates Rice prices in Pakistan have gone up sharply as inflation continues to rise, especially after the recent floods that badly damaged farmland. Different types of rice have become more expensive, with prices increasing by up to 15 rupees per kilogram, putting more pressure on people’s household budgets. Reports say …

REGULATED INFORMATION Publication relating to transparency notifications Mont-Saint-Guibert (Belgium), October 3, 2025, 10:30 pm CET / 4:30 pm ET – In accordance with article 14 of the Act of 2 May 2007 on the disclosure of large shareholdings, Nyxoah SA (Euronext Brussels/Nasdaq: NYXH) announces that it received a transparency notification as detailed below. Vestal Point Capital On October 1, 2025, Nyxoah received a transparency notification from …

Gohar Rasheed reveals his lessons and beliefs about marriage Gohar Rasheed, one of Pakistan’s most loved stars, recently tied the knot with fellow superstar Kubra Khan. Their wedding was nothing short of magical, from their Nikkah in Makkah to the grand celebrations in Pakistan, the couple received immense love and blessings from fans all over. In a candid interview with …

Gold Rates in Pakistan Today, 02 October 2025 Gold prices in Pakistan have climbed to another record high in line with the upward trend in international market. According to the Saraffa Association, the opening price of 24-karat gold per tola stood at 410,278 while the rate for 10 grams stood at Rs351,751. Gold is a valuable commodity widely traded in …

Strategic Collaboration positions Lantronix for long-term, high-margin growth in defense and commercial drone markets projected to reach $57.8B by 2030* IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader in compute and connectivity IoT solutions powering Edge AI applications, today announced that its NDAA/TAA-compliant solution has been selected by Gremsy, a leading global manufacturer of advanced …