Pakistan’s First Astronaut to Board Chinese Space Station
One of two Pakistani reserve candidates will join China’s Shenzhou-24 crewed mission as a payload specialist, marking a historic milestone in bilateral space cooperation.
Year: 2026
GTR Tyres participating in Automechanika Dubai 2026
The Pakistani tyre manufacturer will use the November exhibition to highlight its engineering capabilities, international quality standards and export potential.
Lithium Levels Discoverd at Khairpur, Sindh, are Above Global Benchmarks, OGDC
Initial test results exceed international benchmarks, while the state-owned energy company plans further assessments to determine commercial potential alongside its oil and gas operations.
PSX gains 7,478 points in week falling oil prices amid US election
Pakistan’s benchmark index gains 7,478 points during the week, while easing inflation and lower fuel prices support market sentiment ahead of the MSCI review.
CCP Approves Nestlé–Platinum Equity Joint Venture for Waters and Beverages Business
Competition watchdog finds no significant market overlap or threat to competition as Nestlé restructures its bottled water operations under a proposed international joint venture.
Pakistan’s marketing services exports rise 19%
More than 40 marketing agencies explore international opportunities, AI-powered services and cross-border expansion as Pakistan aims for $15 billion in IT exports by 2030
National Foods stock falls 17% this year as margins compress, Shariah status lost
Brokerage maintains a BUY recommendation with a December 2026 target price of Rs479, citing recovering margins, stronger earnings prospects and expansion plans
China blocks SoftBank’s $5.4bn deal for ABB robotics business
Beijing halts the proposed takeover of ABB’s industrial robotics unit after a foreign investment review, dealing a setback to SoftBank’s physical AI expansion plans
Abhi Microfinance Bank IPO Book-Building Portion Oversubscribed by 158%
Strong institutional demand marks completion of the book-building phase, with retail subscription scheduled for November 12–13 on the Pakistan Stock Exchange
Pakistan Railway to increase freight trains
Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi announces measures to boost freight revenue, strengthen safety checks and improve operational accountability