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Injects Rs13tr via OMOs, unveils '26 auction calendar; gold jumps Rs5,700/tola

Historic session sees KSE-100 leap 2,679 points to new all-time high

Double-digit inflation, currency devaluation and IMF conditions deepen pressure on middle-income households

Major currencies extend 2025 gains against dollar as markets await US data and Fed leadership signals

Government expects to collect $368m under new electronic device manufacturing policy

Issues 47 notices to undertakings involved in cartelisation, price-fixing, prohibited agreements, deceptive practices

Debt settlement a short-term solution; market opening welcomed

Central bank holdings rise $13m as total deposits reach $21b; 2026 starts with softer bullion prices

KSE-100 index surges 2,300 points to record high

Says petroleum rights holders must disclose changes in shareholding, capital issuance

Minister says PR to become Rs100b revenue-earning entity; experts warn track, signalling issues still pose safety risk

Experts allege Indus Waters Treaty violations after Chenab flows drop; farmers warn of crop losses

Inflation at 5.6% for month of December; CPI averages 3.5% in 2025

Annual report reveals talks with IPPs eliminated financial burden of Rs3,400b on consumers and national exchequer

AKTA cites widespread closures, soaring inflation and unemployment, warns of no economic recovery in sight for 2026

Total relief estimated at Rs5.6b; NEPRA concludes hearing on fuel cost revision

Minister says no shortage of wheat in country, reviews province wise sowing

De-dollarisation induced central banks, crypto giants behind record run

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Punjab bears bulk of flood losses as high costs squeeze farmers

Allows 35% dollar retention for exporters; long-term buy-back contracts planned

Ufone-Telenor merged company to optimise spectrum, expand network capabilities

KSE-100 index loses 418 points, driven down by profit-taking

Four modern facilities to be set up as existing ports will reach full capacity by 2040

Mini budget looms as six-month revenue collection rises at slower pace of 10%

KSE-100 index loses 418.47 points, settles at 174,054.32

NAC okays figure against estimates submitted to IMF; agriculture outperforms

Finance minister signals shift to outcome-based social spending; Panda Bond launch planned ahead of Chinese New Year

Market turns competitive; affordable options remain missing

Eager to enter into JVs with Russian, Turkish firms for oil, gas exploration overseas

Chamber flags trade deficit, energy costs and weak investment despite easing inflation

Mobile app usage drives growth as Raast volumes surge, retail payment value reaches Rs166tr

Safe haven settles at Rs459,462/tola, silver also slips; rupee shows slight uptick

KSE-100 index closes at 174,473, led by gains in energy and banking stocks

Claims it can produce 12m tons in free market

Price of high-speed diesel also slashed by Rs8.57 per litre

The central bank has advised all commercial banks to observe extended working hours until 10pm on Wednesday

Benchmark KSE-100 index closes at 174,472.80, led by gains in energy, banking, and power stocks

New office targets Yangtze River Delta market, with focus on IT, e-commerce

Programme designed to empower small enterprises, address funding & climate challenges

Shariah-compliant instruments now make up about 14.5% of government securities, with a 20% target set for FY2027-28

Commander logistics reveals maritime policy finalised, being discussed at government level

Moscow claims Ukrainian drones targeted Russian presidency; investors await US stockpiles report

Studies flag low insurance penetration, informal gold trade and market dominance as key challenges

Gives 48% return; gold surges 73%; real estate prices rise 15-18%

Sialkot industrialists cite political instability, higher taxes, rising energy prices as drivers of high business cost

Argues it will impede country's digital growth; cites PIA sale in rupees

Seeks compensation over failure to produce gas from offshore fields

Traders complain they are facing excessive interference, penalties and shop sealings

Bulls charge ahead, pushing KSE-100 index up by nearly 1,500 points to 173,896