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A mid-level and high-earner now pay same top rate; ambition being taxed out of formal economy

Young freelancers built bridge to global economy; that bridge is now burning

GDP declines 0.1% as trade uncertainty, tariffs and falling investment pressure economy

KSE-100 index adds 6,119 points on US-Iran ceasefire extension

Pilot salary payments, healthcare disbursements using e-CNY; incentivises banks to boost usage

P@SHA calls for clear distinction between freelancers, remote workers

Trade agency said that the two sides will continue to advance their discussions on June 16-17 in Washington, DC

Tax collectors need Rs91.6b per day in June to salvage the year

Policymakers take steps to rein in prices; political pressure erodes trust

Current policy focuses on structural reforms, greater utilisation of local resources, less reliance on external chains

Chinese brands lead as nine full EVs, 11 plug-in hybrids prepare for launch

The price of gold rises by Rs1,300 per tola in Pakistan

Musharaka contracts at 11.5% dominate as banks manage short-term liquidity

KSE-100 index surges 2,238 points; FFC leads rally after signing $1.1b China deal

Over Rs640b transactions, 7.4m animals sacrificed as banks facilitate ATM access

Growth target 4.1%, employees demand 100% salary rise as IMF limits fiscal space

Central bank injects over Rs650b into banking system; gold falls despite global rebound

Beats OpenAI in battle for dominance in rapidly evolving AI sector

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Near-term supply likely to improve with arrival of import shipments in June

Iran war sends global yields to multi-year highs; investors fret over inflation shock, public debt

Narrows 3.4% to $82.4b in April; exports of goods jump 4.0%, imports increase 1.9%

KSE-100 settles past 173,000 level as FFC leads rally on $1.1 billion China deal

Brent crude futures for July fell 1.32% or $1.24 to $92.47 a barrel

Brent crude futures rise $3.51, or 3.72%, to $97.8 a barrel

Analysts see tighter policy with focus on revenue mobilisation, structural adjustments

SECP weighs swing pricing to encourage long-term equity investment

Policy designed to enhance agricultural output, adopt global farming practices

FAMSUN, Shandong Xinxu and CCCC reaffirm interest in agriculture, maritime and infrastructure projects

Such products help enhance exports and attract investment

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OpenAI CEO says he was initially concerned about tech's social, economic impact

Pound wavers throughout war; investors buy, sell safe-haven dollar

US stocks rose, European shares dipped; inflation fears grip investors

Turns to African soybean imports as local prices jumped 41% in a month

Sets up panel to address salary freeze issue of foreign-qualified professors

Developments sent Brent futures rising more than 2% in Asian trade to $98.21 a barrel

Index surges nearly 3,900 points over regional optimism, robust investor interest

Brent crude futures were down $6.12, or 5.9%, at $97.42 a barrel

Proposes 4?5% FBR revenue increase, 10?12% defence rise, and removal of infrastructure cess

Meetings focus on yarn imports, cotton seed quality, mineral exploration, e-commerce

Safe-haven asset surges over 1% globally; rupee edges up to 278.51/$

Assess regional developments, economic and humanitarian implications

Probe also being conducted into alleged illegal price differential claims

Objects to new mills, backs phased reform over 5-10 years casting doubt on IMF deadline

Digital inclusion outpaces financial literacy; AI can strengthen fraud detection

KSE-100 closes near 172,000 on strong buying interest, easing geopolitical tensions

Brent crude drops to $99 amid cautious hopes for diplomatic breakthrough between US, Iran

Formal sector and salaried class pay high taxes because they are visible, while undocumented and big fish remain comfo

Open competition forces firms to invest in productivity and innovation, not rent-seeking