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ProPakistani · Government ·

KP to Get Rs. 69.89 Billion Irrigation Project

The federal government has taken up a Rs. 69.893 billion irrigation and agricultural development project for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), with … Read More The post KP to Get Rs. 69.89 Billion Irrigation Project appeared first on ProPakistani .
ProPakistani · Government ·

Federal Govt Approves Rs. 13.32 Billion Solar Scheme for KP

The federal government has advanced a Rs. 13.323 billion solar energy scheme aimed at providing off-grid electricity solutions to households … Read More The post Federal Govt Approves Rs. 13.32 Billion Solar Scheme for KP appeared first on ProPakistani .
ProPakistani · Business ·

Pakistan Wants to End UN Veto Power Held by 5 Countries

Pakistan wants the veto abolished and has opposed any expansion of it in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after … Read More The post Pakistan Wants to End UN Veto Power Held by 5 Countries appeared first on ProPakistani .
Profit · Headlines ·

Pakistan plans $2.25 billion battery gigafactory as demand projected to hit 100,000 MW in four years: report

Facility to begin production within six to eight months of policy approval, with initial capacity of 200–300MW and plans to scale up to over 1,000MW annually
Mettis Global · Equity ·

TBL 1QFY27 net loss widens 65%

Treet Battery Limited (PSX: TBL) reported a 65% increase in net loss for the first quarter ended September 30, 2026 (1QFY27 / 3MFY27), recording a loss of Rs195.18m compared to a loss of Rs117.98m in the corresponding period last year.
Mettis Global · Equity ·

Loads Limited to establish Rs200m manufacturing facility in Lahore

A manufacturing facility is set to be established in Lahore by Loads Limited (PSX: LOADS) at the company’s own land on Manga Raiwind Road, in a move to strengthen its strategic presence in the region and capitalize on potential business opportunities from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) based in the Northern region.
ProPakistani · Auto ·

Airlink Announces Launch Date for Electric Bike Brand

Air Link Communication Limited will launch its electric bike brand, Air EV, on November 4, 2026, with deliveries expected to … Read More The post Airlink Announces Launch Date for Electric Bike Brand appeared first on ProPakistani .
Profit · Headlines ·

Loads Limited to set up Rs200 million manufacturing facility in Lahore

Automotive parts manufacturer expects production to begin before end of current financial year as it seeks business from northern OEMs
ProPakistani · Auto ·

Islamabad Announces Free Scooty Riding Training Program for Women

Islamabad Traffic Police has announced a free scooter training program for women from November 1 to 15 to help them … Read More The post Islamabad Announces Free Scooty Riding Training Program for Women appeared first on ProPakistani .
Profit · Headlines ·

Pakistan’s freelance earnings surge 46% to $550 million in Q1 FY27

September earnings hit record $197 million as Payoneer report finds 69% of surveyed US businesses using stablecoins, with 82% expecting adoption within three years
Mettis Global · Equity ·

PICT 9MCY26 profit falls 30%

Pakistan International Container Terminal Limited (PSX: PICT) reported a 30% decline in its net profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 (9MCY26), recording Rs35.80m compared to Rs51.50m in the corresponding period last year.
Profit · Headlines ·

National Grid Company directs power plants to restore telemetry systems by October 31

Grid operator targets 95% SCADA data quality, asks IPPs to restore communication links and ensure uninterrupted transmission of real-time operational data
Profit · Headlines ·

Pakistan plans $500 million Panda bond without ADB, AIIB guarantees amid Chinese loan refinancing delays

Finance Ministry explores Chinese credit enhancement support for second bond issuance in April-May 2027 as $1.3 billion in repaid commercial loans remains partly unrefinanced
ProPakistani · Aviation ·

PIA Achieves Major Milestone on Manchester Routes

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has served 104,845 passengers on its Manchester–Islamabad and Manchester–Lahore routes since launching the two services in … Read More The post PIA Achieves Major Milestone on Manchester Routes appeared first on ProPakistani .
Mettis Global · Equity ·

Highnoon Laboratories 9MFY26 profit remains nearly flat

Profit after taxation of Highnoon Laboratories Limited (PSX: HINOON) rose 1.25% year-on-year to Rs2.71bn for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with Rs2.68bn in the same period last year.
ProPakistani · News ·

Microsoft Launches Free Tool to Find Mistakes Made by AI Coding Assistants

Microsoft has launched a free tool called Scope that helps developers find mistakes made by AI coding assistants and improve … Read More The post Microsoft Launches Free Tool to Find Mistakes Made by AI Coding Assistants appeared first on ProPakistani .
Mettis Global · Equity ·

GHNI 1QFY27 profit surges 65%

Ghandhara Industries Limited (PSX: GHNI) reported a 65% surge in its net profit for the first quarter ended September 30, 2026 (1QFY27 / 3MFY27), reaching Rs2.59bn compared to Rs1.58bn in the corresponding period last year.
Mettis Global · Equity ·

IPAK 1QFY27 profit holds flat at Rs705m

International Packaging Films Limited (PSX: IPAK) reported a flat consolidated net profit of Rs704.75m for the first quarter ended September 30, 2026 (1QFY27 / 3MFY27), matching the Rs704.27m recorded in the corresponding period last year.
Business Recorder · World ·

Jordan says its strikes on Syria killed more then 20 Islamic State militants

Jordan said its air force killed more than 20 Islamic State militants in strikes on southern Syria on Monday night. The attacks - which the kingdom said on Monday were conducted in coordination with Damascus - avoided known civilian areas, Jordan’s Government Communication Minister, Mohammed al-Momani, said on X on Tuesday. Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missiles, drones attacking…
Business Recorder · Markets ·

Europe shares fall as HSBC weighs, France protests keep investors wary

European shares fell on Tuesday after disappointing earnings from HSBC weighed on banking shares, ​while ongoing tensions in France added to ​investor caution. HSBC fell 6.9%, after Europe’s ⁠largest bank’s revenue came in below estimates, in ​part due to slower growth at its ​wealth business. The losses dragged the bank index that dropped 1.3%. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was ​down 0.2% at…