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Chinese social media hints at willingness to negotiate 145% duties

Microsoft surged 9% to its highest level since late January

Economists call for improving global ties with China, Gulf nations, Türkiye, USA

Pakistan observes labour day with pledges to uplift workers

This commitment aligns with the Prime Minister's SME development vision

Safe-haven asset surged by around Rs50,000 in the last six months

US West Texas Intermediate crude futures eased 15 cents or 0.3% to $58.04 a barrel by 1630 GMT

PRIME reveals 30% losses from Afghan Transit, Rs300b lost to tobacco smuggling

By collaborating with governments, businesses, and regulators, ACCA ensures that financial inclusion is a reality

Tax gap widens despite record taxes; govt spending soars 24%

Trump blames Biden's record for poor show

Pakistan's exports to the USA are around $5 billion.

Haroon backs AI, robotics; new industrial policy introduced to boost exports

Conflicting orders, controversial appointments, misuse of power stall cotton progress

PAEC aims to achieve UN's SDGs by ensuring access to affordable, sustainable and modern energy

Telecom industry urges reforms to bridge digital divide at DFDI forum

War fears, policy rate uncertainty trigger massive sell-off at PSX

Analysts say gold remains range-bound due to conflicting forces in play.

Contractors of Parliament cafeteria, govt departments fail to pay minimum wage, FinMin promises to take action

Govt reports 27% export growth, $700m in new pledges; Kaspersky warns about AI-generated passwords

The revised prices reflect a decrease in both producer and consumer rates for the coming month.

The development came during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday.

The price of gold per 10 grams decreased by Rs 2,915, reaching Rs 296,467.

Officials said macro indicators show signs of stability as budget planning for FY26 gets underway

Heightened tensions between Pakistan and India after the Pahalgam attack have weighed on the stock market.

Senior officials of a poultry association were also implicated in the price manipulation scheme.

Consumers brace for higher bills in May as costly fuel usage offsets quarterly relief

Trump's move follows warnings 25% import tariffs on auto parts can inflate consumer prices, disrupt production, jobs

.As diesel impacts inflation, the stable pricing offers some relief

New mission to arrive on May 14, approve next fiscal year's budget

Solar's share in power generation was 14.3% in 2024, nearly double China's 8.4%

KSE-100 rebounds 808 points amid strong earnings, investor optimism

Secures $700m investment on first day as over 30 ministers, 75 global investors, and 100 Pakistani tech firms unite

OICCI urges broader tax base, lower corporate rates, and end to super tax in budget 2025-26 proposals

Aleem Khan stresses relaxed visa conditions as 13th IGC concludes with agreements on trade, transport, culture

Some caution that fading base effects, rising imports may push inflation up, pressure current account, rupee

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The price of gold per tola surged by Rs2,100 to reach Rs349,200, mirroring trends in the international market.

All commercial banks and financial institutions will remain closed on Thursday, in observance of Labour Day.

Amid 25% hike in power bills, Pakistanis rush to adopt solar energy as a cost-saving alternative.

Exceeds last year's Rs368 billion, with retailers contributing only Rs26 billion

Production is expected to begin approximately three years after financial closure.

The price of 10 grams of gold increased

Trump’s administration imposing tariffs of 10% on US imports, 145% tariff on Chinese goods sends market shockwaves

Soft image strategy will include awareness campaigns for local communities hosting Chinese nationals

IMC reports 57% growth in CKD sales as consumer demand rises

Geopolitical uncertainty rattles investor confidence, triggers volatile session, sharp sell-offs

Tanveer hails export as landmark; calls it boost for agri innovation, economic growth

Invites Pakistani businessmen to participate in 'Invest in Ethiopia 2025'

Discusses economic progress and stabilisation