Business

Unemployment rate reaches 21-year high of 7.1%, while World Bank calculates poverty rate at 44.7%

KSE-100 index jumps nearly 1,500 points on institutional buying

T-bills oversubscribed amid stable yields; gold up Rs2,300/tola

Over 90% of metal is traded outside formal channels; dealers are not registered with SECP

Copper, gold mining scheme expected to secure funding of $3.5b

Despite domestic gains, economy remains vulnerable to external shocks

Asks govt to consult businessmen on policy formulation

.

Tough migration rules, belittling treatment, offloading add to workers' misery

Initiative aimed at promoting agri-innovation, improving healthcare via research

PM Shehbaz receives Bahrain's highest state honour, the Order of Bahrain (First Class), during meeting with King Hamad

Koç Holding & Beko executives visited Pakistan to accelerate localisation and boost long-term Dawlance development

Overall trading volume jumped to 636.4 million shares, up from Tuesday’s tally of 590.5 million

Maritime connectivity will reduce freight cost, transport duration

Envoy says visas being issued to businessmen in just three days

SMEDA board approves 'Made-in-Pakistan MSME Clusters 2025'

Prices jump Rs7,700 per tola amid global expectations; rupee extends winning streak

Says women can be empowered via education and digital skills

Insists resource distribution formula does not reflect current development priorities

Ahsan Iqbal blames IMF programme, climate disasters for high unemployment

Stress need to protect melting glaciers for population of entire region

350 exhibitors showcase grains, fruits, seafood halal products to 800+ global buyers

Short-term and long-term ratings for RIDBL reflect a strong sponsor profile, capitalisation, and governance framework

KSE-100 fell from its intra-day high to close 291 points lower, ending the session down 0.18%

FinMin highlights selection of candidates from private sector with required expertise

Metal trades in narrow range; rupee gains while dollar shows modest decline

Experts say entrepreneurial surge cannot offset risks from MNCs pullout

Managing directors of SNGPL, SSGC briefed the meeting on the current availability of gas across country

Legacy infrastructure collapsing under weight of rapid entry of millions into formal financial system

Underscores joint container and bulk services, technical training programmes

Revises cost to Rs186b, higher by Rs19b from earlier estimate

Industries demand extension in date for acquiring licences, get assurance from DG explosives

Decision taken to slash business cost for exporters, address misuse complaints

KSE-100 index slips 119 points as investors remain cautious

Changes facilitate offering of Shariah-compliant brokerage services, account opening forms

Banking, cement and E&P sectors drag market; KSE-100 closes at 161,984 amid low volumes, cautious sentiment

ABHI partners with Saudi broker Bayt to offer earned wage access, boosting financial ease, inclusion for workers

Pakistan stands to benefit from joint ventures in EV components, solar equipment & AI skill development

Policymakers must move beyond tariff policy, adopt wider business reforms

Stabilisation measures implemented since late 2024 have yielded undeniable results, though cost has been substantial

Proposals to restrict high-end chips to cloud rental could leave AI use dependent on US servers

Pakistan's promise to protect women and drive economic growth remains unfulfilled

Rapid rotations, lack of specialised training leave civil servants unprepared to deliver in era that demands expertise

Asks Pakistan to end practice of awarding contracts to SOEs without bidding

For the week, major indexes post losses amid concerns over lofty tech valuations

KSE-100 index ends week flat amid volatility, mixed macro indicators

Businessmen call for rapid adoption in governance, industry, social progress

Regulator warns banks stretching lending rules as prices surge

Delegation from Moscow due next week to explore cooperation in energy, mining, pharma sectors

Initiative will bring tech to areas such as education, healthcare, climate adaptation