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Auto sales rise 43pc in July-February

Auto sector expert says parts manufacturers struggling with increased costs, price adjustments needed across the board.

Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
GSPMNC	4.94	1	25.38 ▲	61,012
FCSC	4.02	0.62	18.24 ▲	1,829,751
SIBL	7.02	1	16.61 ▲	7,114
DBCINC	5.22	0.73	16.26 ▲	199,765
PASMNC	5.19	0.67	14.82 ▲	1,408

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
WASLR	0.24	-0.06	-20.00 ▼	1,635,227
TCORPCPS	16.67	-1.85	-9.99 ▼	158,086
EWIC	50.05	-5.53	-9.95 ▼	1,193
ESBL	14.25	-1.55	-9.81 ▼	352,069
PIM	18.95	-2.06	-9.80 ▼	7,551

Source: PSX | Updated Mar 10, 2026

Remittances steady, but war risks loom

July-February inflows rise 10.5pc to $26.5bn.

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 08:00am

Oil plunges 15pc amid ‘hopes’ of de-escalation

Market reacting to possibility that Strait of Hormuz could reopen, says Lipow Oil Associates founder.

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 07:50am

Fatima Fertilizer launches Sarsabz Tabeer: Seeds of Change campaign on International Women’s Day to celebrate women in agriculture

The campaign recognizes the resilience, strength and unwavering dedication of women working across the agricultural value chain.

Women in Thar: Breaking barriers, transforming lives

Thar Foundation has enabled hundreds of women to step into roles that once seemed unimaginable.

ParkView City homebuyers can now avail UBL Home Financing

The initiative enables aspiring homeowners to purchase property through formal banking channels instead of paying the full amount upfront.

Airlines raise ticket prices as Middle East conflict drives up fuel costs

Jet fuel rates go up to $150-200 from $85-90 per barrel; Iran war sparks fears of deep travel slump, widespread grounding of planes.

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 08:19am

Govt to table SOE bills for IMF compliance

Aims to meet structural benchmark by end of this month.

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 08:06am

Chinese firms plan to invest $2.6bn in Balochistan

These investments will stimulate industrial activities in the province and generate significant employment opportunities for the people.

Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

PM Shehbaz directs FBR to boost tax collection

Commends economic team for restructuring Pakistan Revenue Automation Ltd (PRAL).

Published 11 Mar, 2026 08:09am

4 fuel-laden ships reach Pakistan amid concerns about shortages, 3 yet to berth

A vessel, bringing petrol for the state-owned Pakistan State Oil, is expected to arrive after March 16.

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 12:17am

‘Faster, cheaper, better’: 480MHz sold for $507m as 5G spectrum auction concludes

Finance minister says better connectivity to help country in "seamless transition" while navigating current oil crisis.

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 07:35pm

Bulls return as KSE-100 surges past 9,000 points, market closes in the green

Pakistan’s benchmark index staged a strong rebound on Tuesday, surging 9,696.98 points, or 6.62 per cent, a day after the market suffered its second-largest single-day decline in history, wiping out over Rs1.09 trillion in investor value.

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 02:27pm