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Early optimism fades as profit-taking in major sectors drags KSE-100 index down by 294 points

Price of gold per tola declined by Rs4,000 to Rs450,862

Surprises with 50bps reduction as FX strengthens, growth gains traction

KCCI, KATI, SAI say high borrowing costs threaten competitiveness, jobs and investment

Appellate tribunal upholds CCP order, but reduces penalty from Rs50m

Precious metals rally as dollar weakens and US rate cuts loom

Energy ministers review existing ties and explore new areas of collaboration in Kuwait meeting

KSE-100 index gains 877 points, driven primarily by interest in energy stocks

Officials link price cuts to planning changes, updated engineering regulations, Rs150b annual savings likely

JazzCash chief says mobile finance is expanding access, documentation, transparency nationwide

Aurangzeb cites stabilisation, remittances, reforms

New roadmap backed by SMEDA, ILO paves way for competitive economic growth

The new prices will take effect from midnight and will remain applicable for next 15 days, according to notification

Energy minister Awais Leghari says the move will lead to Rs150b national savings annually

PM Shehbaz expresses satisfaction over SBP decision, calls move positive step for business community and public

Consumers welcome reduction, hope wholesale price drop translates into lower retail rates

Price of 24-carat gold per tola increases by Rs2,600

Recessionary pressure in US will weaken consumer demand, reduce export earnings for Islamabad

With supportive tariff policies, electronics manufacturing can become a pillar of Indonesia’s investment in Pakistan

In long term, Pakistan needs to embrace economic democracy – a leaf from the Indonesian constitution

Recovery that enriches asset holders while shuttering factories is unsustainable

So long as line ministries appoint and control boards, autonomy remains a myth

Seminar highlights online export tools, streamlined documentation for small traders and industries

Industry warns billions are lost to raw exports, outdated mining, smuggling

Estimated evaded duty on the seized goods is approximately Rs1.1 billion

Aurangzeb cites IMF-driven reforms as businesses warn of crippling energy costs and collapsing investment

Transporter strike paralyses cargo, SAI warns of rising port charges, missed deadlines

Mari Energies warns Ghazi Ghaisakhori development cannot proceed without assured offtake, timely payments

KSE-100 climbs 1.7% WoW to new all-time high, nears 170,000 mark

Stresses need for investment in AI, cloud and automation

ECC approves higher Rs522b circular debt flow despite Fund's Rs400b ceiling

Move follows US approval for exports with 25% fee, while Beijing has yet to decide on allowing shipments into China

As per data, 31,524 doctors declared zero income but collectively filed tax refund claims amounting to Rs1.3b

New policy designed to stave off undue interference by investigation agencies

Analysts push first cut to late FY26 or FY27; rupee, external pressures limit room to ease

Reject 3.12% margin, urging for higher 8% margin

Expert says new debts are 'shaping policy' as the government continues to borrow

Focus on broadening product lists, establishing digital connectivity to boost bilateral trade

Sugar, gas charges drive YoY elevation at 3.90%; weekly declines 0.03%

Adoption of solar PV is cutting emissions, easing grid strain, boosting job creation

Index surges nearly 1,300 points, ends just shy of 170k mark

Proposal relies on SOE dividends and LNG savings as IMF reviews six-year plan

Governor calls for developing SICPA as regional export hub as company marks 30 years of operations

Gold prices surge Rs10,700 to Rs454,262/tola despite global retreat

OGRA to send summary of proposed price changes to PM for approval on Dec 15

Seeks attorney general's support as finance ministry flags spending constraints

Investor confidence rises after IMF acknowledges Pakistan’s reform progress

Per tola gold jumps Rs10,700 to hit Rs454,262

CRI warns garment workers face rising climate-driven risks in global supply chains

Gold gains Rs500 per tola; silver reaches all-time high