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World Bank rates progress on KP hydropower, renewable energy project 'moderately unsatisfactory'

Lender says project under 2020 loan bears an overall "substantial risk", rates the overall implementation progress as “moderately satisfactory”.

Diesel price nears Rs400 as govt adds over a rupee to petrol, HSD rates

Secret to country's development lies in AI and digitisation, PM Shehbaz stresses

Sindh

Consignment of imported wheat arrives at Karachi port

Govt directs preparation of 5-year roadmap to boost kinnow exports

Pakistan Petroleum Ltd earns Rs99bn profit, makes 11 discoveries

Business Updated 28 Oct, 2026

The company drilled seven exploration and four development wells during FY26; average production remained 649mmcfd, around 3pc higher than the previous year, despite gas curtailment.

Govt considering creation of regulatory authority for construction industry

Updated 28 Oct, 2026

Meeting, chaired by economic affairs minister, discusses proposed Construction Industry Development Authority Bill.

Govt moves to revive Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority

Business Updated 28 Oct, 2026

Committee to submit reorganisation plan within four weeks; observes that common features of successful SME models includes strong central institutional coordination, digital registration and scalable service delivery.

Regulated real estate investment trusts growth hinges on transparency, tax reforms, SECP told

28 Oct, 2026

Speakers stressed that REIT returns and liquidity are not guaranteed; they depend on the underlying assets, scheme structure and market conditions.

Equities extend rally on peace optimism

Business 28 Oct, 2026

Index reclaims 164,000 as investors view rate hike as balancing act.

Oil prices fall $2 on peace hopes

Business 28 Oct, 2026

Brent crude futures were down $2.09, or 1.8 per cent, at $113.72 a barrel by 1:44pm EDT (1744 GMT).

Govt to end slab system punishing power consumers crossing 200-unit threshold

Updated 28 Oct, 2026

Awais Leghari says govt considering two options: raising the threshold to 250 units, or removing the six-month ban so the benefit could be availed for month with 200-unit usage.

Govt raises threshold for currency transaction reports to Rs3m as anti-money laundering framework reviewed

28 Oct, 2026

Aurangzeb-led committee approves 50pc increase in threshold for banks to trigger currency transaction reports (CTRs) to SBP; PVARA given powers under Anti-Money Laundering Act.

Govt cuts petrol price by Rs3.19 per litre, ups high-speed diesel rate by Rs2.25

27 Oct, 2026

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs376.06 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs398.07 per litre.

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Mashreq simplifies cross border banking for Pakistanis in the UAE

From opening an account to sending money home, Mashreq Pakistan Account offers a seamless digital experience. No branch visits or paperwork, just everyday banking back home made easy.

Nishat Group and LUXEED sign strategic MoU to bring Premium New Energy Vehicles to Pakistan

Pakistan’s diversified business group joins hands with LUXEED, with the backing of Chery Group, to build a premium new energy ecosystem for Pakistani customers

A deeper connection to Madinah: Knowledge economic city makes its Pakistan debut at the Saudi-Pakistan Real Estate Expo

KEC will present its full masterplan and Al Alyaa residential community, introducing a connected lifestyle destination in a city cherished by generations of Pakistani families.

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Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
PASLNC	3.67	0.63	20.72 ▲	58,321,090
CTM	7.34	1	15.77 ▲	10,813,636
HIRATNC	5.61	0.71	14.49 ▲	2,812,514
WAVES	8.95	1	12.58 ▲	4,631,319
AMTEXNC	4.35	0.46	11.83 ▲	8,408,548

decliners

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
BAPLR1	6.62	-1	-13.12 ▼	826,816
DADX	146.59	-16.29	-10.00 ▼	23,373
KPUS	1	-125.98	-10.00 ▼	762
PIMXD	120.79	-13.42	-10.00 ▼	28,574
UCAPM	21.17	-2.35	-9.99 ▼	8,767,154

Source: PSX | Updated Oct 28, 2026

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