Business

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chairs meeting on industrial growth, sustainability, skills, housing, and telecom

PSX gains 515 point amid rate cut hopes, S&P upgrade

Businesses prefer paying additional sales tax instead of registration with FBR

OICCI survey outlines notable progress in major cities, calls for broader improvements

Index falls 562 points as investors exercise caution over futures rollover

Pakistani rupee gained ground against the US dollar on Thursday, appreciating 0.19% in the inter-bank market

Local red tape stalls progress; Beijing eyes long-term agri-supply chains, not just machinery exports

He added that lower rates would help industries struggling with borrowing costs

Pakistani firms to team up with Turkiye, Russian companies for oil, gas exploration

MoU outlines financing mechanisms by Shandong Xinxu for PNSC's investments in ships, floating platforms

HCAR sees profit spike of Rs828m in Q1 FY26, no dividend as per history; used car imports, policy headwinds pose risk

The dollar is down one rupee today in the open market

Projects debt-to-revenue ratio to worsen from 443% to 454% in FY2025

This move comes due to the implementation of reforms and the abating risks of sovereign default

KSE-100 index falls 562 points as investors exercise caution over futures rollover

BYD, Mega Motor joint plant near Karachi has been under development since April

Net metering cuts spark backlash as govt shifts burden to solar users

Silver nears 14-year high in international market; rupee gains 21 paisa

KSE-100 index gives up early gains, loses 165 points at close

PTC clarified that the advance federal excise duty (FED), set at Rs390 per kg

PSW chief says technical flaw allowed changes to goods declarations since 2015; FIRs recommended against culprits

PM Office reports additional revenue; FBR's loose definition of retail clouds claims

The project team briefed the minister on site-wise progress and timelines

Agree to reduce tariffs on different products up to 22%

Ghee, oil industry gives 48-hour deadline, citing harassment, and stalled refunds

New facility in Jamshoro to boost output to 8b tablets; CEO stresses need for long-term economic policy

Prevailing interest rate of 11% disproportionately high given average inflation hovering around 4%, says S M Tanveer

KSE-100 index gives up early gains, loses 165 points at close

50% of borrowing comprises rollovers as govt relies on external creditors

.

Surpluses and deficits in US, China, Europe fuel concerns over economic order

Massive $170b China dam scheme raises alarm in India, Bangladesh over water security on Brahmaputra headwaters

Claims imports exceed domestic production for first time in history

Study proposes roadmap for 100MW solar PV plant; stakeholders call for data-driven reforms, tech upgrades

KSE-100 soars 1,202 points amid upbeat earnings outlook, policy easing hopes

Sinosure reluctant to offer insurance cover for bank loans

FY25 profit repatriation flat at $2.2b; power sector leads outflows

.

Propose gradual increase in tax rates on exports

KSE-100 rises 1,202 points as investors expect strong earnings, policy easing

PM forms body to oversee planning ahead of China visit; cabinet for fewer MoUs

Secure mobile systems, upgraded firewalls to protect key institutions

KSE-100 index sheds 380 points amid range-bound trading

Higher shipments reflect Pakistan's role as key supplier, potential for deeper economic integration

Production cost goes down 2% to Rs8.6 per unit in FY25

Imports rise while exports remain flat; energy collaboration offers new potential

The high commissioner appreciated the recent economic strides made by Islamabad

Both nations agree to launch Preferential Trade Agreement talks in 2025; key sectors identified for deeper cooperation

Committee discussed Pakistan's National Tariff Policy

The price of gold per tola reached Rs361,200, up by Rs3,600