Recent surveys reveal a stark disparity in economic sentiment, showing consumer pessimism regarding jobs compared to business optimism in Pakistan
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Pay-later lenders are moving beyond retail purchases into rent and utility bills, raising fresh questions about affordability, fees and household debt.

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Pakistan’s electricity consumers will see a higher charge in their August bills after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority notified a fuel cost adjustment of 75 paisa per unit. The decision, reported by Dawn…

A multistate Salmonella outbreak has been linked to recalled shell eggs. Consumers should check plant codes, date ranges and affected retailers.

Disney’s theme park business showed strength in the latest quarter, while Comcast’s Universal parks moved in the opposite direction, underscoring how closely the sector is watched as a gauge of consumer spending…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has endorsed a Rs3 billion risk pool intended to widen export-credit insurance for Pakistani small and medium-sized businesses.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s telecom regulator is working on a uniform policy that would allow consumers to transfer an e-SIM between phones at least 10 times without paying a fee, a Senate committee was told on Thursday amid…
A global surge in demand for AI-ready high-bandwidth memory chips is forcing up retail prices for smartphones in India, causing a sharp contraction in sales within the country’s massive budget sector

Apple has launched a new device leasing program in partnership with Klarna, replacing previous in-house financing models as the company manages shifting market dynamics and rising hardware costs
U.S. markets hovered near record territory as oil volatility, high Treasury yields and July inflation data kept investors cautious.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns that businesses relying wholly on proprietary AI labs and outsourcing their thinking risk failing to survive in the competitive market.
A new study finds that consumers who are paying a premium for foods advertised as made with avocado oil are probably not getting what they think they're
ISLAMABAD, September 19, 2026: The federal government has announced a reduction in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), providing consumers with a modest decrease in fuel costs under the latest petroleum…
Small businesses and major retailers alike are turning to interactive live streaming to boost sales, as new data from the BBC suggests this digital format is rapidly changing how UK consumers spend money

Major central banks tighten policy or keep rates restrictive as surging energy costs push inflation higher across leading economies.
Pakistan surpasses revenue targets while adjusting subsidy plans. A promising outlook gains IMF approval amidst economic pressures
Brent crude has surged to $100 a barrel as escalating military action in the Middle East and tanker attacks in the Red Sea trigger fresh concerns over global energy supply stability
The Asian Development Bank has kept Pakistan's growth forecast at 3.7 per cent while projecting inflation of 8.3 per cent amid energy and external risks.
From Honda to Tesla, major automakers are rapidly culling their American electric vehicle lineups due to shifting economic conditions, regulatory pressures, and new corporate priorities for the year 2026

Pakistan's higher education sector is debating how to implement new student AI expectations alongside a compulsory course planned from fall 2026.
Google's Pixel 11 launch is becoming a test of whether AI phones can move from marketing language into everyday value for mainstream buyers and longtime Android fans. The story is drawing attention because it connects…
A fresh football debate is asking whether young fans now follow star names more than clubs, as global player brands reshape the way the sport is consumed.
Families who lose Universal Credit payments when a child starts an apprenticeship will be offered a bursary of up to £4,500, funded from a £30m pot raised through the growth and skills levy.