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E-Paper | May 22, 2026

PM Shehbaz says Pakistan taking measures on a priority basis to increase foreign investment

Says Pakistan has a vast potential investment in tourism and hospitality, as well as the real estate and construction sectors.

Published 22 May, 2026 01:40pm

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
PASLNC	3.03	0.56	22.67 ▲	30,795,785
ASLPS	22.31	2.03	10.01 ▲	1,079
PKGI	19.67	1.79	10.01 ▲	138,327
SAIF	31.64	2.88	10.01 ▲	81,446
TSMF	17.15	1.56	10.01 ▲	83,422

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
ANLNV	7	-0.84	-10.71 ▼	1,912
SGPL	40.14	-4.46	-10.00 ▼	5,077,486
ASIC	30.02	-3.2	-9.63 ▼	853
FANM	5.35	-0.54	-9.17 ▼	99,844
TCORPCPS	13.48	-1.3	-8.80 ▼	427,046

Source: PSX | Updated May 21, 2026

Oil prices rise as investors doubt breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks

Brent crude futures rise 1.6pc to $104.24 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate futures rise 1.2pc at $97.46.

Published 22 May, 2026 11:00am

Power Division warns consumers against fake subsidy links, QR code scams

Spokesperson says certain elements attempting to steal users’ personal information through fake QR codes, suspicious online links related to electricity bill subsidies.

Published 22 May, 2026 12:33pm

Branded Content

Why investors who know Lahore are looking closely at Alif Holdings’ 20 Canal Residence

20 Canal Residence: Where prestige meets income.

FaisalTown Group brings worldwide honour to Pakistan with two wins at International Asia Pacific Property Awards 2026-2027

The awards celebrate excellence throughout the world across architecture, development, interior design and real estate.

The digital bank that Pakistan needs

Over the past decade, Pakistan has made meaningful progress in digital financial services.

Govt orders solar backlog clearance

Power Division directs Discos to resolve 1,355 pending net-metering cases within 10 days.

Published 22 May, 2026 07:21am

Nespak faces multi-billion rupee scrutiny

Audit objections highlight irregular payments, fraudulent verifications and overseas losses.

Updated 22 May, 2026 07:56am

Govt to issue commemorative coin to mark 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties with China

According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the Rs75 coin will be available to the general public from May 25.

Published 22 May, 2026 07:55am

Stocks extend gains for third session

Easing geopolitical concerns and lower international oil prices boost investors' sentiment.

Published 22 May, 2026 07:18am

Trade gap with neighbours widens by 30pc

Trade imbalance with nine regional countries reaches $12.72bn during the first 10 months of FY26.

Updated 22 May, 2026 08:03am

Central Development Working Party lashes out at Wapda over delay in dam projects

Planning Commission criticises authority for cost overruns and poor oversight in two mega critical water projects of Diamer-Bhasha Dam and Tarbela 5th Extension.

Updated 22 May, 2026 07:46am