ECONOMY
SEBON allows brokers to provide margin loans up to five times their net worth
SEBON allows brokers to provide margin loans up to five time...
Issuing the Margin Trading Facility Directive 2026, SEBON introduced provisions governing loans against shares. Eligible brokerage firms must maintain a minimum 20 percent margin while providing such loans, based on secondary market performance and associated risks.
Feb 11, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt slashes annual budget by Rs 276 billion through mid-term review
Govt slashes annual budget by Rs 276 billion through mid-ter...
The government cited slow capital expenditure, weak revenue collection, and low foreign loan realization as reasons for the revision. The revised budget now stands at Rs 1.688 trillion.
Feb 11, 2026
OPINION
Integrity and Missions Led Government
Integrity and Missions Led Government
Political parties in the country are notorious for preparing manifestos that resemble more propaganda tools than policy focused agendas.
Feb 11, 2026
Editorial
Inspection ritual continues as LPG shortage hits households
Inspection ritual continues as LPG shortage hits households
The current shortage is happening at a time when the country is under a caretaker government that is not exactly in a position to take decisions.
Feb 11, 2026
SPORTS
De Leede takes Netherlands to big win over Namibia at T20 World Cup
De Leede takes Netherlands to big win over Namibia at T20 Wo...
The experienced all-rounder struck key blows with his pace bowling to help restrict Namibia to 156-8 at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Feb 10, 2026
SPORTS
New Zealand set new T20 World Cup record partnership to crush UAE
New Zealand set new T20 World Cup record partnership to crus...
Chasing the UAE's 173-6, Seifert struck an unbeaten 89 and Allen scored 84 not out as they pummelled the UAE bowling to all parts of the ground in an unbroken opening stand.
Feb 10, 2026
WORLD
AstraZeneca profit jumps as cancer drug sales grow
AstraZeneca profit jumps as cancer drug sales grow
Profit after tax rose to $10.2 billion in 2025 from $7.0 billion a year earlier, AstraZeneca said in a statement.
Feb 10, 2026
POLITICS
NCP releases manifesto pledging double-digit growth, jobs, and social reforms
NCP releases manifesto pledging double-digit growth, jobs, a...
It emphasizes political stability, anti-corruption measures, economic reforms, and social justice as top priorities. Echoing the voices of Gen Z protest the party has promised structural and administrative reforms to enhance governance.
Feb 10, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt revises economic growth forecast to 3.5 percent
Govt revises economic growth forecast to 3.5 percent
Ministry of Finance (MoF), the gross domestic product (GDP) growth target has been reduced by 2.5 percentage points due to a decline in rice production, a slowdown in the construction sector, and reduced real estate transactions.
Feb 10, 2026
WORLD
Back to black: Philips posts first annual profit since 2021
Back to black: Philips posts first annual profit since 2021
After three straight years of losses, Philips posted a profit of 897 million euros ($1.07 billion) last year, well above analysts' forecasts.
Feb 10, 2026