Business

Salaried class paid Rs555b in FY25; $21b tax exemptions erode revenue base

SBP review shows 9.1b digital transactions mark record year amid trust, connectivity challenges

Australian, Canadian drilling firms contacted for exploration of reserves

FinMin says commission will assess possibility of taking back education, population ministries from provinces

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Experts say fossil fuel dependency locks economies into carbon-heavy growth

Non-food, non-energy inflation accelerates; border closure sends tomato prices up 127% and sugar 35%, while gas jumps

Partners with Sapphire Consulting to nurture high-potential startups

Index climbs nearly 1,200 points as upward momentum continues

Suggests overhaul of sector, establishment of dedicated ministry

FFC, Engro, NBP, HUBC, and TRG scripts dominate market activity

Price of 24-carat gold in Pakistan rises by Rs1,300 per tola

Stocks gain on upbeat tech sentiment but a stronger dollar keeps investors cautious

When incomes fall, taxes rise, system punishes those who stay compliant

Repeated backtracking by wealthy nations has turned deals into symbolic gestures with little real accountability

External pressures are rising without growth dividend that once cushioned past busts

Pakistan's economic erosion deepens as local firms are investing abroad

Tariff cut is seen as political gamble for Trump, who touted duties as most potent tool for pressuring China

For current financial year, goods exports estimate $35.28bn, services exports project $8.38bn

Takaichi backtracks from remarks that tariff renegotiation with US is not off table

However, week-on-week, index registers decline of 1,672 points

Minister underlines need to provide govt funding for agricultural research

Exports of scissors and tailor's shears fell to $1.31 million from $1.43 million

FTSE lifts Pakistan's weight to 10%; MSCI review expected to add new stocks

Junaid Anwar says Rs12b project being launched to revive Gadani shipbreaking industry

High-level visits proposed to facilitate cross-border trade, improve livelihoods

IHC upholds CCP's 'overarching' authority, rules show-cause notices are lawful

Price of 24-carat gold per tola drops by Rs1,600

Formulating legal package as part of push towards cashless economy

High court directs competition body to conclude inquiry in six months

Total investments in drilling can reach between $750m and $1b

KSE-100 index jumps almost 5,000 points on Afghan ceasefire news

Govt may pump Rs1.1tr into economy by slashing corporate, salaried class taxes

Envoys focus on trade and investment linkages, regional connectivity

Finance Minister Aurangzeb, US officials explore partnership in resilient supply chains

Onions, sugar, wheat flour drive weekly inflation to 0.12%; CPI projected at 5.2%

Platform presents opportunity to diversify textile footprint beyond West

Gold tops Rs424,000/tola after jump of Rs5,300; rupee inches up

IT ministry takes new initiatives to accelerate digital transformation

Price of 24-carat gold per tola rose by Rs 5,300, reaching Rs 424,162

Cloud revenue up 20% as CEO Andy Jassy hails fastest growth since 2022

Industry leaders call it a lifeline for organised businesses, step towards a resilient retail economy

textile sector accounted for nearly 60% of the country's total goods exports; value-added segment drives recovery

Authorities trace supply chain from Daska to Adda Plot through CCTV

Bullion declines despite global rally over Fed rate cut, trade jitters

Ministries agree on inspection, duty and policy reforms to curb misuse

Revenue steps will be taken if FBR misses Dec target or expenses rise above limits

Equities tumble as KSE-100 marks longest losing streak since mid-2023

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Says Utility Stores Corp owe amount for more than one year