Business

Halliburton and Baker Hughes to repair and replace outdated equipment

Despite web of institutions, sector remains financially, operationally weak

Report projects earnings to annual 21% amidst stable macros and lower interest rates

Steering committee, data system approved as OGDC gets Rs7.7b circular debt payment

Cooling inflation, stronger growth indicators fuel expectations of up to 75bps cut

Banking links, logistics hurdles and textile cooperation pact discussed

SBP governor says industry-wide drills tested crisis decision-making; Cyber Shield 2025-30 to be issued soon

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FFC-led buying lifts KSE-100 to fresh all-time highs ahead of SBP policy decision

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia reaffirm cooperation

Weekly prices fall 0.48%, but year-on-year data shows essentials still squeezing low-income households

Minister seeks early finalisation of G2G MoU

Rupee edges up slightly while global safe-haven rally lifts bullion prices

Shares slide 13% after-hours as revenue, EPS outlook miss estimates despite data-centre boom

Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs7,802

Both sides discussed projects connecting Pakistan to Central Asia via rail, potential economic, trade benefits

Finance minister also meets Bill Gates, highlights debt discipline, export-led growth at WEF

Fintech's regulatory sandbox entry signals global confidence in Pakistan's open banking push

Local apparel, textile sector has expressed concern over government's decision to include rice sector

Inch up by $16m; T-bill yields drop, spotlight shifts to stock market

Easing T-bill yields lift sentiment despite mixed breadth, profit-taking

Forum links export stagnation to high energy costs and currency instability

Investment minister says further $10bn Chinese investment expected in near future

Experts say green investment could help local industry meet EU carbon rules and expand food exports

Govt shelves Islamabad airport outsourcing plan as talk with UAE stall

Says reforms in public services face data, capacity, coordination gaps

KSE-100 recovers modestly, ends up 0.35% amid high volume despite profit taking

Rising AI infrastructure demand pushes up prices, weakens consumer sales outlook

Price of 10 grams of gold falls by Rs686

Revised valuation lowers taxes on refurbished iPhones and other major brands

Local firm will invest Rs1b in production of non-leather footwear over five years

Report warns regional conflicts, climate shocks can compromise limited fiscal space

Discusses airport outsourcing, PIA privatisation with Menzies Aviation

Notes privatisation recognised globally owing to high-level transparency

High commissioner cites PMIF, PDAC 2026 participation, energy sector support

Index retreats nearly 1,600 points amid broad-based stock selling

Warns tax will raise prices, hurt food security and push small farms out

Jumps Rs12,700 per tola; international rate touches $4,887

Stresses that economic policies must benefit every district, small business

KSE-100 retreats amid widespread selling pressure

Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs10,888

Updates sovereign rating criteria from Sept 2025, incorporating recovery assumptions into debt ratings for first time

Discusses minerals cooperation, OGRA reforms and offshore exploration with petroleum minister

Agreements span food processing, agri-technology and livestock as officials stress follow-up and implementation

Review conducted during a Zoom meeting with SMEDA officials

Investors monitor US President Donald Trump's tariff threats against European states that oppose his Greenland push

Baragzai X-01 well flows 3,100 bpd oil, 8.15 mmcfd gas in Kohat district

Driven by mutual fund buying, KSE-100 adds 860 points and settles at 188,622

BoI minister says investment in SMEs is essential for broad-based economic development

Government to support exporters via development fund, G2G exports with Indonesia