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IMF-linked plan to boost local currency bond market unveiled

Plan sets out reforms that the government, regulators and market institutions will undertake to build a deeper, more liquid and resilient market for government.

Updated 30 Sep, 2026 07:27am

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
DSIL	10.58	1	10.44 ▲	6,051,396
ASHT	48.72	4.43	10.00 ▲	155,086
FCIBL	37.17	3.38	10.00 ▲	93,337
PICT	49.6	4.51	10.00 ▲	1,434,106
PIM	48.88	4.44	9.99 ▲	56,615

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
PKGI	37.13	-4.13	-10.01 ▼	90,847
ASTM	95.31	-10.59	-10.00 ▼	144,346
BUXL	502.62	-55.85	-10.00 ▼	76,657
CLVL	30.78	-3.42	-10.00 ▼	3,195,737
SARC	81.67	-9.07	-10.00 ▼	114,019

Source: PSX | Updated Sep 24, 2026

Public debt surges 76pc to Rs86.7tr in four years

Govt plans additional borrowing of Rs6.86tr in FY27.

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:00am

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs1.49 per litre, high-speed diesel rate by Rs2.73

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs387.54 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs402.24 per litre.

Published 29 Sep, 2026 10:46pm

Branded Content

28 years of McDonald’s Pakistan: celebrating the local partners behind the Golden Arches

The milestone highlighted the structural evolution of the company's local procurement model.

Etihad Town Sialkot delivers Possession ahead of time

The project was delivered within just 1.5 years against a 3-year payment plan, while commercial possession had already been handed over to customers in January 2026.

K&N's SmartCooking Recipes: Croquettes Spaghetti Muffins

These easy spaghetti muffins combine crispy K&N’s Croquettes with cheesy pasta cups, baked until golden and delicious.

Electricity users face Rs25bn extra fuel cost

Nepra calls hearing on Oct 5 to review industrial incremental tariff package.

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:00am

Stakeholders want tax returns date extended

5.18m returns filed by Sept 29, up 45.8pc from tax year 2025.

Updated 30 Sep, 2026 07:58am

Index tumbles below 170,000 on uncertainty

Index closed at 169,600.41 points, after trading between an intraday high of 170,944.35 and a low of 169,538.23.

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:00am

Honda Atlas ends BR-V production

The company has also removed the BR-V from its official website, while all other cars are well displayed.

Updated 30 Sep, 2026 08:08am

Securities and Exchange Commission proposes hike in loan limits

Commission has also proposed increasing the income threshold for individual borrowers from Rs1.2m to Rs1.5m.

Updated 30 Sep, 2026 08:17am

FPCCI slams govt’s ‘coercive actions’ against industrialists

Wants power tariffs brought down drastically to ensure economic growth.

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:01am

FBR integrates blockchain trade verification

ValidAP provides secure, efficient mechanism for customs, regulatory authorities to verify the authenticity and integrity of electronic trade documents.

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:00am