Business

Project focuses on shipbuilding and shipbreaking facilities, plus modern steel mill integrated with port operations

Iqbal warns country may slip into another programme without surge in exports

Lacks clear direction amid consolidation, though macro indicators improve

Leghari seeks financing for reforms as Cheema presses for continued backing of ML-1 project

Minister for Board of Investment reaffirms that Pakistan and China remain iron-clad friends

FBR owes Rs54b in sales tax refunds; state oil firm urges govt to intervene

Industry leaders point to vulnerabilities stemming from geopolitical tensions, unresolved local issues

Around 25,000 containers awaiting clearance at Karachi Port, Port Qasim

Govt raises Rs445b in bond auction; gold hits Rs453,562/tola; silver surges to record high at Rs6,822

Envoy cites absence of direct flights as major barrier to increasing trade

External account upswing masks exploited migrants and 'Dutch Disease'

The index oscillated between an intra-day high of 171,392.63 and a low of 169,230.50, before closing at 169,933.85

75% stake up for bidding next week, balance offered later at 12% premium

New National Gemstones Policy proposes minimum export price to curb under-invoicing

Officials say biotech could raise farm productivity, food security

CPPA seeks NEPRA approval for Nov fuel charge refund; hearing scheduled for Dec 31

LCCI, envoy discuss new markets on rising current account concerns

New platform offers secure, efficient and reliable communication across state institutions

Tax authority pauses rates raised by up to 1,250% over fairness concerns

Early optimism fades; selling in heavyweights drags index down by 294 points

Morgan Stanley projects price to reach $4,800 by Q4 2026, highlights China demand

Aurangzeb says current Pak-Azerbaijan trade at $50m is not meeting potential

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