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Wind energy plants operating under 2013 policy received a hefty Rs42 per unit

Asia spot LNG prices have doubled to three-year highs in the second major supply shock in four years

Will erode revaluation surpluses; SBP injects Rs293b; gold inches up

Chinese envoy stresses language skills as key to unlocking trade, investment potential

Index climbs 837 points to close above 150k, driven by late-session rally

Govt firms fail to submit audited accounts; regulator pushes for women on boards

Says all banks would remain closed on March 20 and 21, Friday and Saturday, on account of Eidul Fitr holidays

Benchmark index remained highly volatile as investors alternated between buying and selling

Price of silver per 10 grams rises by Rs110 in Pakistan

Fund refuses to freeze 15% levy or exempt efficient industrial plants despite request

PIDE report warns 500,000 Pakistani workers may not be able to go to Gulf countries

Over 900,000 Roshan Digital Accounts opened with $12b inflows as government widens investment base

Organisers cite regional developments, travel environment for rescheduling

ICMA submits proposals for FY27 budget to broaden revenue base

Committee told 75% shares sold while liabilities shifted to holding company

Apparel industry urges CM to reconsider 0.9% infrastructure levy

Investor interest dampened by holiday lull, regional situation and policy uncertainty

Says deal does not involve horizontal or vertical integration, unlikely to create dominant position

External pressures resurface in 8MFY26 as import growth piles pressure on BoP

Unconditional compensation may deepen fiscal burden in flood-prone regions

Geopolitical tensions, policy uncertainty, pre-holiday caution weigh on investor confidence

Heavy reliance on Gulf fuel, LNG exposes economy to conflict-driven supply cuts

Govt should ask for subsidised loans or such funding that can be repaid in local currency

Without structural reforms that expand productive capacity, poverty risks becoming entrenched

How geography can become catalyst for regional prosperity

Weak industrial, agri-capacity is fuelling debt, inflation and widening social instability

Move comes as govt seeks IMF nod to abolish super tax, struggles to meet targets

Domestic supply spares farmers as local prices stay at Rs4,400 per bag despite disruptions

KSE-100 ends week down by 2.3% as investor confidence takes a hit

Analyst urges SBP, govt to ramp up project financing, set targets for blending with imported coal

Says govt undertaking scenario planning to safeguard energy security, economic stability

It is not clear whether govt will cut oil levy or reimburse cost to OMCs, refineries

Sudden increase in petrol and diesel prices had placed an "extraordinary financial burden" on traders

Fragmented databases, uneven digital access still limit impact of governance reforms

Business body urges airlines and Gerry's Dnata to abolish fee, warning it will raise export costs

Regulator allows investors to open accounts with multiple brokers to widen retail participation in stock market

Price per tola decreases by Rs8,700 in Pakistan

Govt proposes LNG savings, dividends and fuel levy to clear Rs1.5tr circular debt

KSE-100 settles at 153,866, down 555 points over geopolitical fears

Industry body urges govt to ensure rapid rollout of next-generation services

Experts highlight potential for $500b intra-D-8 trade, stronger Pakistan-Indonesia cooperation

Exporters confront war risk surcharges, maritime disruptions, trade cut-off

Operators allowed tariff increases only quarterly under Mobile Tariff Regulations 2025

Inflows stand at $241.8m in Feb; gold plunges Rs7,100/tola despite firm global market

New products reduce financial uncertainty, help retirees convert savings into regular income stream

Earnings driven mainly by higher urea purchases, lower charges

Adopts 'wait and watch' after new investigation into manufacturing overcapacity

Price per tola decreases by Rs7,100 in Pakistan

Benchmark index records seventh straight negative week, shedding 3,630 points

Asks refineries to seek approval of PM committee before making shipments