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PSX hits new low amid regional tensions
KSE-100 extends losses, closes below 157,000 points
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Gold prices decline in Pakistan after $10 dip in world market
Price of 24-carat gold drops by Rs1,000 per tola
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UAE to expedite work on date processing plants
Food minister cites limited value addition, quality issues and post-harvest losses as challenges
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E-commerce Policy 2.0 targets $20b market
Meta delegation meets commerce minister, explores digital and AI collaboration
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NEPRA grilled over gap in KE tariff decisions
Authority defends 'collective wisdom' as hearing participants question tariff revision to Rs32 per unit
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Fuel prices set to rise up to Rs2.34 per litre
Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority to submit summary to Ministry of Finance by October 31
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First US crude oil shipment arrives
Cnergyico receives 1 million barrels of WTI at its offshore terminal under new trade arrangement
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Diplomats urged to promote trade linkages, says LCCI chief
Businessmen advocate expanding market outreach, exploring rare-earth minerals to boost exports
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WB: only some poor benefit from recovery, rural poverty still unchanged
Low farm output to blame for lack of improvement in rural areas
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Gold jumps by Rs3,500, rupee remains steady
Metal follows global movements where bullion gains $35
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Stocks tumble over Pak-Afghan standoff
Investor caution drives KSE-100 index down by over 1,600 points
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Sindh delays 45% agri-income tax
Restores old 15% rate, Governor Tessori promulgates ordinance
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OGDCL announces highest first-quarter dividend
Company posts net sales revenue of Rs96.192b and profit after tax of Rs38.305b
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PSX slides over 1,600 points amid Pak-Afghan peace deadlock
Overall trading volume decreased to 951.8million shares versus Tuesday's tally of 1billion
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Gold prices rise again after two-day pause, local market follows global trend
24-carat gold per tola rises Rs3,500
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Amazon cuts 14,000 jobs as AI takes hold
Says it will offer most affected workers 90 days to look for new role internally, further cuts planned
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PSX extends bear run, dips 2,063 points
Gives up early gains on profit-taking, futures contract rollover
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China's Five-Year Plan a model for Pakistan
Ambassador calls plan valuable for Islamabad's Uraan programme
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Portal closure, import policy blamed for sugar price hike
PSMA warns supply disruption, cash flow crisis caused by preferential treatment for imported sugar
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Gold sheds Rs14,000 on global weakness
Touches three-week low of $3,886 ahead of Fed decision; rupee climbs to six-month peak
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China eyes investing in PR under BOT model
ACFIC delegation explores technical collaboration, freight operations, and strengthening logistics network
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Pakistan, Sri Lanka chart new course for blue economy growth
Seek to boost connectivity, prosperity through cooperation in marine and coastal tourism
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Pakistan still heavily relies on cash
Over Rs9.5tr circulating, country too far from becoming digital economy
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Industrialists slam telcos over poor internet, mobile services
Karachi industrialists warn poor connectivity is crippling exports and hurting Pakistan’s competitiveness
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PSX extends losing streak as index plunges 2,062 points
Early gains erased as profit-taking, weak sentiment drag market lower
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Government launches push to expand meat exports, looks to partner with Malaysia
Four new committees to drive reforms in disease control, feedlot development and Halal compliance under PM directive
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PM assistant for comprehensive plan to prop up marble industry
Pakistan’s marble sector could be a hidden gem, if polished with technology, planning, export-driven ambition
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Floods vs Economy: WB warns Pakistan’s FY26 growth at risk
Pakistan’s economy expands 3% in FY25, up from 2.6% in FY24, projects 3% growth in FY26
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Gold, silver prices continue to fall in global, local markets
Price of 24-karat gold falls by Rs14,000
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US envoy discusses ZTBL's digital transformation
ZTBL's contributions to supporting small farmers, strengthening Pakistan's agriculture-based economy
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EU urged to restore ethanol concessions, resolve rice row
Commerce minister seeks fair GSP+ treatment, invites European delegation to invest in agriculture, SMEs, and tech sect
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Govt to take business-led proposals to IMF
Minister says govt strengthens NTC as local industries face dumped imports, inconsistent policies
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Stocks slip as policy rate left unchanged
Index sheds 1,140 points amid selling pressure in rollover week
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Investors lash out at bureaucratic hurdles
In meeting with SAPM, they also complain about high utility bills, lack of bank credit
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'No halt to subsidies for KE consumers'
Power Division dismisses notion NEPRA tariff review is against people's interest
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Minister shrugs off industry fears
Downplays mass closure fears, says IMF-linked gas levy cannot be changed
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Gold drops Rs3,300 amid global correction
Bullion retreats below $4,000 on trade deal optimism; rupee posts marginal gain
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SBP holds rate at 11% for fourth time
Businessmen term move anti-growth as inflation rises, exports face headwinds
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Afghan border closure to push inflation higher
Flood-related disruptions also put pressure on prices of essentials, says finance ministry
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SBP holds policy rate at 11% for fourth consecutive time
Record $32.5bn forward external payments add pressure amid weak FDI and portfolio outflows
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Economic figures in Pakistan: data or deception?
Playing with numbers a systemic malaise undermining policy, investor trust
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Unpacking idea of level playing field
Presence of govt entity in market creates uneven field, even if there is competition
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Trump hopeful of China deal after rekindling tariffs war
Meeting with Xi will determine whether ongoing tensions spiral into full-scale trade war or yield another truce
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Other side of multinationals' exit story
As some long-entrenched firms leave, new players move in, drawn by signs of economic recovery and growth
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End plot economy to revive real investment
Trillions are locked in idle plots; taxing unproductive assets can redirect savings into job-creating sectors
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The Schumpeterian growth process
Dilemma continues as desire to reduce tariffs is met with resistance
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Advanced materials to be in focus at ISAM-2025
Global experts to gather for event focused on industrial modernisation
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PM Shehbaz forms eight working groups to revive exports, industries
Industrialists warn premier of looming export crisis, blaming domestic policies
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PSX slips 0.3% as selling offsets early gains
KSE-100 remains range bound amid profit-taking, policy uncertainty
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Paper industry seeks tax cuts to ease costs
APPMA, PRPA assure full support to LCCI; chamber pledges to advocate for SMEs, policy reforms
 
    










































