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Company also offers to reinstate a performance bonus and improve retirement benefits if the workers accept by Friday

Qualcomm is also reportedly interested in acquiring Intel, but analysts raise concerns about regulatory approval

During the day index reached an intraday peak of 82,463.05, fueled by initial buying

Despite its strategic location, Pakistan risks isolation as regional trade hubs emerge around it

Unfair taxes burdens while inefficiencies deepen socioeconomic disparity

Govt debt, high levels of business, household liabilities threaten stability, growth

Distinguishing between capital-driven, consumption-driven trade deficits is key

Lebanon's pager debacle highlights critical gaps in procurement practices

Gains come amid comments from Fed policymakers and steady factory activity data

PM endorses FBR's plan to expand POS system, enforce new measures to capture Rs48tr

Competitive pricing threatens Pakistan's $3.9b rice export market

Experts call for tax breaks, subsidies for affordable housing to spur growth

Lower global borrowing costs set to enhance textile exports, attract foreign investment

He is set to race in his 100th MotoGP and he has had a near perfect weekend so far

Minister initiates process for equitable growth of SMEs nationwide

Stock market gains 3.5% WoW on strong economic indicators, positive investor sentiment

Pakistani envoy highlights growing bilateral cooperation under CPEC's second phase

Sugar mills press govt to deregulate industry, allow export of surplus stock

CCoSOEs approves PRAL Board reconstitution, with a majority of independent directors from the private sector.

.Pakistan seeks energy sector investments from Chinese firms at Silk Road Expo, focusing on joint ventures.

Rush to offload US dollars as the rupee gains ground, while gold prices soar globally

Privatization Commission to adjust criteria for potential bidders to ensure a smoother auction process

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Expert warns of grid strain from rising solar adoption; call for modernisation

Declining bond yields, strong investor confidence drive historic surge

Minister calls for efficient decision-making, collaboration with development partners

Says top Pakistani firms are looking to collaborate with Shaanxi companies

Cabinet committee okays deal on stable domestic prices, surplus stocks

Provinces directed to align laws, install weigh stations, and collaborate with NHA, NHMP

Karachi residents to face additional burden of Rs853m; NEPRA hearing on Oct 3

Aims to attract investment from 100 textile firms, create 500,000 jobs, target $5b in exports

Parks will be designed to operate with solar energy, feature zero carbon emissions, incorporate automated technologies

Index records weekly gain of 2.57%, attributing to declining KIBOR rates and yields on govt bills

On Thursday, prices had reached a new high, closing at Rs268,500 per tola

Bulls reached an intraday high of 82,372.19 points, reflecting a 0.86% increase compared to yesterday's close

PSX saw record foreign buying in 2024, with its benchmark KSE-100 Index having risen by 30% this year.

Nike shares jumped 8% in after-hours trading following the news.

Consumers shift to solar as electricity prices rise, impacting national grid consumption

Current account surplus, rising FDI, and global market trends fuel investor confidence

Fourth consecutive drop in sales prompts ACEA to demand urgent action

FTC report says data management policies at many companies were 'woefully inadequate'

Over 130,000 children targeted on popular games like Minecraft, Roblox

Highlights opportunities in tourism, medicine, and agriculture

Stakeholders urge compliance with global standards, reforms

Iqbal says govt allocated Rs130b for development, nearly double of Punjab

PM's coordinator credits reforms for PSX surge, export rise, improved investor confidence

Funding to be met by securing rollovers from bilateral creditors

Pakistan's forex reserves rise to $9.51bn, rupee strengthens to Rs277.91/USD, SBP targets $12bn by March 2025.

Eight out of 11 indexes rose, led by information technology up 3.08%, followed by 2.2% gain in communication services

Fed cut its rate by 50 bps on Wednesday as policymakers see another half a percentage point fall by end of this year