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Gap between what is said, meant and heard can carry profound consequences

Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025

Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens

Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May

Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment

Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others

Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements

SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall

Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement

US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time

US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home

Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years

Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition

Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics

BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families

Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies

Pakistan Apparel Forum warns of industrial shutdown as production costs hit record high

Pakistan's programme on track but energy, food costs and remittances at risk

Weekly inflation climbs 0.62%; food prices also escalate

US stock indexes rose, while most major European markets were closed for holidays

SIFC urges relevant ministries to resolve sales tax waiver issue

KSE-100 sheds 7,678 points amid US-Iran tensions, oil shock & rate hike

Faces 'skill trap' on low education outcomes, minimal training

Asia rallies as oil pulls back from peak, tech earnings lift spirits and Japan steadies yen

Fallout may halve exports, slash remittances by 40%, push inflation to 17%

Central bank deposits climb to $15.8b; gold gains on softer dollar

Steering committee approves draft submission as public hearing runs from April 28 to May 14

Revenue collection reaches Rs10.26tr; IMF approves two-step fuel tax hike

See progress on setting up independent tax policy office

Chairman calls on industry to deepen investment in Pakistan across artificial intelligence, robotics, and blockchain

Banks, OGMCs, refineries drive growth; E&P and fertiliser sectors decline

Mega Motor sees spike in EV demand; Engro banks on domestic gas to shield food security

Investor sentiment takes a hit, leading to broad-based selling

Procurement for API, PNR systems to follow transparent bidding under PPRA rules, say sources

Expert briefs committee that the annual impact of 51 days of war on economy is in the range of $10-14b

Oil spike to $126 triggers caution: KSE-100 closes at 162,994

Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures were down $2.05, or 1.7%, to $115.98 a barrel as ​of 1016 GMT

Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to boost transit trade via diversified corridors

Auctions 480 MHz spectrum, raising total capacity to over 750 MHz

KSE-100 retreats 2,588 points; investors wary of making fresh bets

Minister insists no barriers should hinder supply, reserves are sufficient

DG calls $6tr in minerals claim exaggerated, Barrick pauses review until mid-2027

The transaction is part of the government's privatisation initiative

Says Third Schedule expansion will curb tax evasion, apply full levy at manufacturing stage

Leaves benchmark overnight interest rate in 3.50%-3.75% range, cites inflation concerns

Drops Rs5,500/tola amid Fed policy uncertainty; rupee inches up

Securiport offers to install airport security systems; Senate flags transparency issues

Dissent rises, with officials split and inflation concerns flagged in policy statement

European Investment Bank keen on investment, but seeks EU share in mineral off-take

Bears tighten grip on PSX amid sector-wide decline