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Early gains erased as profit-taking, weak sentiment drag market lower

Four new committees to drive reforms in disease control, feedlot development and Halal compliance under PM directive

Pakistan’s marble sector could be a hidden gem, if polished with technology, planning, export-driven ambition

Pakistan’s economy expands 3% in FY25, up from 2.6% in FY24, projects 3% growth in FY26

Price of 24-karat gold falls by Rs14,000

ZTBL's contributions to supporting small farmers, strengthening Pakistan's agriculture-based economy

Commerce minister seeks fair GSP+ treatment, invites European delegation to invest in agriculture, SMEs, and tech sect

Minister says govt strengthens NTC as local industries face dumped imports, inconsistent policies

Index sheds 1,140 points amid selling pressure in rollover week

In meeting with SAPM, they also complain about high utility bills, lack of bank credit

Power Division dismisses notion NEPRA tariff review is against people's interest

Downplays mass closure fears, says IMF-linked gas levy cannot be changed

Bullion retreats below $4,000 on trade deal optimism; rupee posts marginal gain

Businessmen term move anti-growth as inflation rises, exports face headwinds

Flood-related disruptions also put pressure on prices of essentials, says finance ministry

Record $32.5bn forward external payments add pressure amid weak FDI and portfolio outflows

Playing with numbers a systemic malaise undermining policy, investor trust

Presence of govt entity in market creates uneven field, even if there is competition

Meeting with Xi will determine whether ongoing tensions spiral into full-scale trade war or yield another truce

As some long-entrenched firms leave, new players move in, drawn by signs of economic recovery and growth

Trillions are locked in idle plots; taxing unproductive assets can redirect savings into job-creating sectors

Dilemma continues as desire to reduce tariffs is met with resistance

Global experts to gather for event focused on industrial modernisation

Industrialists warn premier of looming export crisis, blaming domestic policies

KSE-100 remains range bound amid profit-taking, policy uncertainty

APPMA, PRPA assure full support to LCCI; chamber pledges to advocate for SMEs, policy reforms

Argue it will not provide substantial tariff relief, leaving industries uncompetitive

He also proposed including adjacent vacant land within the market's boundary to expand capacity

Private construction, lower duties drive scrap imports to four-year peak

Experts say NEPRA determination will have far-reaching financial consequences

Maritime minister proposes ferry service - an affordable alternative for pilgrims, traders

Price of 10 grams increases by Rs1,543

FinMin underlines need for enhancing formal remittance channels for Pakistani diaspora

Mutual fund selling, upcoming futures rollover contribute to 1,286-point fall

Eye cooperation in shipbuilding industry and boost to maritime linkages

Pakistan holds mineral assets of up to $8tr, but sector contributes only 3% of GDP

All 10 analysts surveyed expect SBP to keep the policy rate unchanged

Emirates marks 40 years since first flight to Karachi as PIA awaits privatisation

Gold prices drop Rs2,000 per tola, mark first weekly loss in 10 weeks globally

Food, fuel rates also edge higher; weekly inflation inches up 0.22%

Stakeholders say new measures are too harsh, will stop all vehicle imports

Cabinet body approves reconstitution of SOE boards, appointment of directors

Index sheds 1,286 points as investors adopt cautious stance before roll-over week

Tomatoes now cost five times more in Pakistan; both sides lose around $1m per day

Experts urge reskilling in automation, AI, and IoT to tap outsourcing, JV opportunities

Gold drops locally despite global surge; rupee steady vs dollar

Pakistan exported semi- or wholly-milled rice worth $34.30 million.

Pakistan exported 1.9 million dozen eggs to the United States, July to October

Envoy eyes agri, IT & textile ventures as economy shifts to export-led growth

Index dives 1,963 points on bank stock selling and ahead of futures rollover