Report shows higher bad debt charges, narrowing margins squeeze earnings

Threatens to fuel inflation, widen external pressures and complicate monetary policy

Manufacturing leads with $564m as SBP data shows easing payment bottlenecks

Experts say regulatory recognition alone won't transform lending to SMEs

Freelancers contribute 25% as digital services become largest export earner

Dry bulk volumes jump 5.33m tonnes as LNG, liquid cargo decline sharply

Karachi brokers report fewer SME tenants as electricity tariffs, rents rise

Textiles, autos, cement to lead as lower interest rates revive activity, say analysts

Secures short-term stability but misses tax, energy overhaul, warn experts

Banks to absorb costs as fee-free service for home remittances continues