SECP proposes national agricultural spot market to link farmers with finance
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan chairman proposed a national agricultural spot market on Thursday at an international conference in Islamabad.
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Lisa Nandy may intervene in Sky ITV takeover deal
U.K. culture minister Lisa Nandy says she is minded to intervene in the proposed Sky acquisition of ITV's media business.
Pakistan and World Bank commit to accelerating CPF implementation
Federal Minister Ahad Khan Cheema met World Bank Managing Director Anna Bjerde in Bangkok on the sidelines of the 2026 World Bank Group, IMF Annual Meetings to reaffirm commitments for the Country Partnership Framework.
South Korea KOSPI index triggers circuit breaker during tech selloff
South Korean stocks halted trading Thursday after the benchmark KOSPI index fell 8% amid fears over US inflation and interest rates.
UK economy grows 0.1% in August despite falling consumer spending
The UK economy expanded by 0.1% in August according to Office for National Statistics figures released before John Healey's first budget.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif orders action plan for gemstone sector
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed displeasure over delays in Pakistan's gemstone pilot project on Wednesday and ordered officials to submit an action plan.
SECP approves new Corporate Intelligence Unit to spot Ponzi schemes
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan approved a Corporate Intelligence Unit in Islamabad on October 15, 2026, to monitor public data for suspected financial violations.
National Food Security Minister urges private firms to lower wheat seed prices
Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain met with seed companies in Islamabad on Wednesday to discuss reducing costs for the upcoming Rabi season.
Jio Platforms sets record India IPO price for October launch
Reliance Industries' Jio Platforms will launch its initial public offering in India on October 21 with shares priced between 1,065 and 1,119 rupees.
Gold prices in Pakistan fall by Rs3,000 per tola on Wednesday
Gold prices in Pakistan dropped on Wednesday as local rates fell by Rs3,000 per tola according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association.