Business

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

Behavioural fixes like pre-filled returns and ring-fenced funds could boost compliance

Long-term growth is better secured through binding bilateral free trade deals

Conventional stabilisation measures lead to low or stagnant GDP growth and high inflation

Regulators must act on tax reforms, digitisation, enforcement to unlock listings

KSE-100 index advances on diplomatic optimism, strong IPO demand

Minister says PIA privatisation completed, three power distribution companies next

CEO highlights localisation-led growth of auto sector

Zaki Ijaz cites limited finance, high costs and regulatory hurdles as key challenges

Delegation tour StarCharge Group, a global leader in EV charging and smart energy technology in more than 60 countries

Businessmen demand action against officials trying to slow investment pace

Rs10 remittance bonus could boost inflows, reduce inflation by up to 6%, economist says

Research says Pakistan on 'front line' of global struggle to exit coal agreements

Rejects India's objections on loan use; raises concerns over tax base, poverty

Cellphone production drops 35% in April amid rising costs, 18% GST

One-page Urdu return, Rs25,000 minimum tax, exemption from audit proposed

Say temporary relief in market hours must be extended beyond Eid

US-Iran conflict fuels cost-of-living crisis amid oil market volatility

New law to comply with HK convention, push for environmentally safe activity

Brent crude futures were up 82 cents, or 0.8%, at $103.40 a barrel by 1653 GMT

Plug-in hybrids grouped with zero-emission vehicles may slow EV adoption

Stronger dollar weighs on bullion globally; rupee edges up

KSE-100 index falls 0.4% as investors lock in profits before weekend

PVARA chairman says blockchain integration with drone tech can boost logistics, transparency

Tola Associates estimates $20b annual inflows; PBC seeks tax relief to stem wealth exodus

KSE-100 closes at 167,844 points on muted volumes amid global caution

Taameer Group expresses interest in expanding investments in hospitality, hotel, real estate, and construction sectors

Govt commits to achieving primary budget surplus target of 2% of GDP

Govt approves Rs5.3b helicopter for Diamer Basha dam as Iqbal flags poor management

Experts say move must ensure financial diversification not just add to debt pile

SBP holdings jump $1.21b to $17.08b on IMF inflows, bond proceeds

Will ask oil producing nations to build crude buffers at Energy City in Gwadar

Formal sector volumes plunge 45%, fruit procurement drops over 50% after 20% FED

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KSE-100 index jumps amid hopes of US-Iran dialogue success, China visit buzz

Production sharing agreements signed after nearly two-decade gap

Broad-based rally lifts KSE-100 to 168,514 amid US-Iran hopes

Warns higher levies risk social stability as petrol tax hits Rs118 per litre

Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur motorway to be completed in two years; $100-150m investment pipeline

Tumbles on lag effect; international prices climb amid Iran hopes; rupee inches up