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The stock market fell sharply on Monday after an unexpected increase in discount rate by the central bank.

The rupee dropped by 14 paisa and hit a record low of 85.77/84 against the dollar on Monday.

Sugar prices have increased once again, this time by Rs1.5 per kilogramme in wholesale markets.

Flour prices have been slashed by seven rupees per 10-kilogramme bag in wholesale markets.

LPG prices are expected to fall as Saudi Aramco Contract Price has declined by $33 to $589 per ton.

The financial policies being followed at present will turn Pakistan Steel Mills into a profit-making entity.

Pakistan is considering allowing import of 22 more items from India by shrinking the list of banned products.

Pakistan stands at number 27 with respect to purchasing power and 45 with respect to dollar terms on the globe.

More than any other country, the United Kingdom has been by far the largest Shariah-compliant banking hub for Muslims.

And now the SBP joins the growing chorus of voices that say the government’s plan to finance its fiscal deficit.

Mohammad Asif’s life is typical of those at the bottom of the income pyramid.

United Bank Limited has announced a cash dividend of 10 per cent or Re1 per share in its financial results.

Equities witnessed a relatively subdued first half but saw a flurry of activity in the second session on Friday.

The Sindh Ministry of Fisheries has decided to launch a crackdown against the use of illegal fish-catching net.

Hidden charges of more than Rs6 billion per month are being billed to consumers by gas companies.

A survey revealed that around 25 per cent Pakistanis have thought about starting their own business.

Pakistan’s trade deficit swelled to more than $14 billion between June 2009 and April this year.

Leaders of business community have urged the government to lift the law demanding closure of shops by 8pm in Ramazan.

The SBP on Friday announced a slight increase in its benchmark interest rate from 12.5 per cent to 13 per cent.

Engro's strong earnings growth came from a combination of volume growth, margin expansion and start of new...

Indian trade with Malaysia is three times higher than that of Pakistan.

The federal government has called a meeting of four federating units on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of GST.

The cost of producing electricity is still higher than the amount that customers are paying, said Pepco.

Regional Heads Conference convened by the NBP discussed the strategy to capture the top slot banks in the region.