Pakistan: SBP speeds up Islamic banking transition
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised its criteria for the conversion of conventional banking branches into Islamic banking branches, streamlining the process to facilitate faster industry-wide transition. Issued…
Plateau railway worker ensures safe travel in China’s Xizang
Passengers prepare to get on a train at the Amdo Railway Station in Amdo County of Nagqu, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, on June 13, 2026. Li Wengang, 36, has…
FM terms SLM listing a strong vote of confidence in the economy
Service Long March Tyres Limited (SLM) on Monday joined the Pakistan Stock Exchange through a formal listing ceremony, which marks another addition to the bourse’s growing roster of newly listed…
26 financial institutions sign on as direct participants with the e-CNY Center International
Cross-border e-CNY (digital Chinese yuan) services have made new progress with 26 financial institutions signing on as direct participants with e-CNY Center International Co., Ltd. in Shanghai on Tuesday. The…
Navigating an Uncertain World Economy: Risks, Resilience, and Reasons for Cautious Optimism. 在不确定的世界经济中前行：风险、韧性与谨慎乐观的理由.
The global economy has entered the second half of the year under an increasingly complex set of circumstances. What had initially appeared to be a gradual recovery from the post-pandemic…
Searle Pakistan subsidiary to begin contract manufacturing of biologics
The company will be working on behalf of Martin Dow and Atco Laboratories, though it has not disclosed which products it will be manufacturing for them In Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry,…