ISLAMABAD, April 14, 2026 — Pakistan’s corporate regulator has granted a license to KOKO Tech Pakistan (Private) Limited, a unit backed by Alibaba Group, to operate a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) business in the country, the regulator said on Tuesday.
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Pakistan weighs incentives to boost EV parts manufacturing
ISLAMABAD, April 14, 2026 — Pakistan is considering introducing special incentives to promote local manufacturing of electric vehicle (EV) components as part of its upcoming auto policy, officials said on Tuesday.
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Sanju Samson named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March 2026
India batter Sanju Samson has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March 2026 following a match-winning run in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday.
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KSE-100 index stages emphatic rebound, gains over 5,000 points
KARACHI, April 14, 2026 — Pakistan equities staged a sharp rebound on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index gaining more than 5,000 points as investor sentiment improved on easing global tensions and falling crude oil prices.
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Rupee gains as dollar slips to Rs278.97 in interbank market
KARACHI, April 14, 2026 — Pakistan’s rupee edged higher against the U.S. dollar in the interbank market on Tuesday, supported by steady inflows and central bank management, according to official data.
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Bitcoin holds near $74,500 after volatile week
April 14, 2026 — Bitcoin steadied near $74,500 on Tuesday after a week of sharp fluctuations, as investors weighed market momentum and broader macroeconomic signals.
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Service Long March Tyres seeks PSX listing to raise up to Rs7.8bn
KARACHI, April 14, 2026 — Service Long March Tyres Limited has filed a prospectus with the Pakistan Stock Exchange to list its shares and raise up to Rs7.8 billion through an initial public offering (IPO), the company said on Tuesday.
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Pakistan banks see Rs141bn rise in manufacturing deposits in March 2026
KARACHI, April 14, 2026 — Commercial banks in Pakistan recorded an increase of more than Rs141 billion in deposits from the manufacturing sector in March 2026, reflecting shifting liquidity patterns amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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Pakistan car sales jump 40% YoY in March 2026
KARACHI, April 14, 2026 — Pakistan’s automobile sales rose 40% year-on-year in March 2026, supported by improving demand conditions, stabilising macroeconomic indicators and a recovery in auto financing, industry data showed on Tuesday.
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Mendis stars as Peshawar Zalmi beat Multan Sultans in PSL 11 clash
KARACHI, April 13, 2026 — A fluent half-century from Kusal Mendis and a disciplined spin attack powered Peshawar Zalmi to a commanding win over Multan Sultans in the 22nd match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at the National Bank Stadium on Monday.
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