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Analysts believe slowing inflation, improved external account give SBP room to cut

Early optimism about Pak-US trade deal evaporates; KSE-100 falls 1,415 points

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Agri-sector on verge of collapse in wake of govt indifference, policy failures

Beef exports surge 139% in value in H1 2025 as Pakistani meat gains popularity

Shadow deals thrive on digital networks as buyers seek to dodge taxes, paperwork, and currency limits

FPCCI hosts delegation; CPEC route suggested for Kyrgyz trade expansion

Rupee remains under pressure as businesspeople allege currency being held artificially strong; dollar is around Rs260

NEPRA will hold public hearing on provision of relief due to lower capacity charges

Sees growth at 3.6% against official estimate of 4.2%, diplomats air concerns

Advanced eco-friendly PET bottle design that uses 8–10% less plastic than conventional bottles

Following approval from PM, finance ministry to issue official notification regarding new prices starting August 1

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to unveil new EV policy on Independence Day

The price of gold per tola declined by Rs1,600 and price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs1,372

Early optimism about Pak-US trade deal evaporates; KSE-100 closes down by 1,415 points

Oil prices rise 2% after Trump's sanctions threat to Russia

KSE-100 index gains 173 points; profit-taking in banking sector restricts advance

Finance minister credits Dutch role in socio-economic growth, says new fiscal approach balances reforms with social pr

Business forum argues dollar rate should be Rs260 that will reduce debt and inflation

They sign three new cooperation MoUs; IGC aims to revive declining trade

He noted that regional economies like India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka have interest rates between 6% and 8%

Increasing regulatory burden dents corporate growth, eliminates innovative funding options

Malik orders scientific review, 90-day policy deadline after locally produced soybean becomes more expensive than impo

Currency marks strongest weekly performance in 93 weeks; gold falls to Rs356,300/tola

Ministry predicts economy to maintain recovery, driven by improved fundamentals

June inflation hit 3.2% as FY25 average drops to 4.49%—lowest in 9 years, says finance ministry report

KSE-100 index gains 173 points, profit-taking in banking sector restricts advance

Key obstacles include lack of contiguous land plots, water availability, technical expertise and processing technology

Sweeping US levies on European exports rupture trust, spark calls for self-reliance

While it brings billions in remittances, real cost is not just economic, it's loss of ideas, innovation, leadership

External account story in FY25 shows short-term resilience, masks long-term fragility

Right now, best signal SBP can send to investors is stability, prudence, patience

Profiteers exploit markets as poor planning fuels artificial shortage

Some companies are in the final stages of completing documentation for their EV station licenses

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Global Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai

Ex-minister warns high rates cripple growth, urges MPC to slash policy rate

Excess power can be redirected to Bitcoin mining without affecting domestic supply

PeaceCable eyes investment in fibre broadband rollout

Optimism over easing trade tensions helps push US stocks to record highs

Welcomes trade deal, demands long-term policy to address challenges

LCCI president backs shift from aid to trade, calls for FTA, deeper investments

KSE-100 index moves higher by 610 points amid ratings boost, rate cut hopes

Says change in company ownership occurred without state approval

Delta Blue Carbon project is a public-private partnership between the government of Sindh and Indus Delta Capital

Pilot project to involve trade bodies in four enforcement operations, move aims to address backlash over raids

Both sides held a detailed discussion on the potential of EPZA

Talks underway to waive interest; Pakistan seeks Chinese investor confidence

Shehbaz Sharif directs Finance Ministry to prioritise release of funds under Workers' Remittances Incentive Scheme

Sharif orders integration of all economic data into one system for real-time, end-to-end monitoring

Monetary easing expectations further fuel investor optimism