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Pakistan’s Rs30bn PIA bill is interest on legacy debt shifted before privatisation—not a tax gift to the new airline. Here is what the numbers...
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Moody’s raised Pakistan to B3 as reserves and debt affordability improved—but the upgrade signals stabilization, not proof of good governance or growth.
Pakistan’s debt-to-GDP ratio fell to 68.3% in FY26. Is this genuine debt reduction, a GDP effect, or simply the result of a stable rupee?
Imran Khan’s hospital transfer coincided with sharp PSX volatility. A timeline of the KSE-100 shows how political risk, oil and liquidity interacted.
Learn how to analyze PSX stocks using fundamentals, valuation, sector rotation, portfolio construction and disciplined capital allocation instead of tips.
Pakistan’s Rs30bn PIA bill is interest on legacy debt shifted before privatisation—not a tax gift to the new airline. Here is what the numbers...
SereneAir denies shutting down and targets a 2026 return, but zero scheduled flights, fleet uncertainty and unpaid liabilities make hope no comeback yet.
Airblue’s Islamabad MRO hangar and simulator centre could cut foreign costs, create skilled jobs and rebuild Pakistan’s aviation ecosystem by 2027.
Pakistan’s freelancers earned $856.3 million in nine months of FY2026. Here is how digital exports strengthen the rupee, households and economy.
Tasdeeq’s Rs450m PSX IPO brings Pakistan’s first private credit bureau to market after 21.53x book-building demand. Here is what investors should know.
Why would PTCL buy Easypaisa despite owning U Bank? The real prize is its digital banking licence, deposits, customers and time advantage.
Pakistan’s $10bn U.S. backstop request is not a reserve-collapse story. SBP data shows $22.68bn liquid reserves, but the real issue is reform and sovereignty.
Is crypto haram in Islam? A Pakistan-first analysis of Mufti Taqi Usmani’s fatwa, Bitcoin, USDT, fiat money, gharar, mal and modern Islamic finance today.
Pakistan’s Loralai olive oil gold at London IOOC 2026 signals a serious shift from import dependence to premium agricultural export power worldwide now.
Nishat Group's acquisition of Rafhan Maize is more than a US$165 million deal. Here's why it could reshape Pakistan's food processing industry, exports, and...
Karachi and Lahore show why Pakistan is not one appliance market; winning AC brands adapt by region, retailer psychology, service and cash flow.
A Rs2.24 billion insider purchase in UBL has reignited interest in Pakistan's banking sector. Here's why banks continue to lead the PSX despite changing...
FFC’s insider buying, Thar coal-to-urea project and May 2026 fertilizer data show Pakistan’s next industrial export-capacity be
Pakistan's Treasury Bills are now available through JazzCash from just PKR 5,000. A major shift from payments-led fintech toward savings-led inclusion.
Pakistan's viral city ranking collapses under scrutiny. HDI, income, poverty, governance and infrastructure data tell a far more complex story.
PML-N promised inclusive growth, cheaper power, jobs and fairer taxation; FY25 shows stabilization, but salaried Pakistan paid the bill.
SLM Tyres IPO became a PSX frenzy, but beyond 16.7x demand lies a real manufacturing story with cash-flow, tax and execution risks.
SadaPay’s WHT refund saga has exposed a larger Pakistani fintech problem: users got money back, but blocked-account holders still do not know how to...
Petrol at Rs321/L has ignited a nationwide debate in Pakistan as analysts break down taxes, levies, and policy decisions shaping the final pump price.
Wilmar’s $150M loss on Unity Foods reveals deeper balance sheet and governance risks in Pakistan’s food sector beyond wheat cycles.
PSX volatility amid Iran tensions is not a structural crisis. Here’s how disciplined investors and policymakers should respond.
How IMF programs historically impact the Pakistan Stock Exchange—why markets rally on IMF deals, why gains fade, and how investors should read IMF news...
PSX is shifting to T+1 settlement from Feb 9, 2026. Here’s what it means for brokers, liquidity, trading volumes, and everyday investors—explained simply. T+1...
Pakistan’s Rs3.65tr early debt retirement: what’s verified, what it changes (risk, costs), and why “printing money” depends on funding sources. Retiring debt is easy...
How IMF programs historically impact the Pakistan Stock Exchange. A data-backed analysis of PSX reactions, rallies, and long-term constraints under IMF regimes.
Silver’s 100% surge in 60 days isn’t bullish euphoria—it’s a stress signal. What it means for gold, Bitcoin, and the next phase of capital...