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When economy experiences stabilisation, reforms and rising poverty together, economic growth is missing

Bank-led buying drives KSE-100 up by 3% WoW despite late profit-taking

FPCCI consultative session in Karachi draws textile, agro, tourism and logistics bodies

Costing $80m and spread over 100 acres, project will boost blue economy

ICMA suggests digital stock monitoring, targeted subsidies, hybrid pricing

Sidhu is currently serving as the chairman of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP)

Members suggest half of spectrum proceeds be allocated to USF for fiberisation

PMYP chairman cites rising remittances and renewed investor confidence as signs of economic recovery

Aim to deepen partnership; Islamabad plans exhibition, business forum in Jakarta

Apps hit Rs337tr, make up 81% of digital transactions

Price of 10 grams of gold rises by Rs3,172

Revenues fall by Rs1.4tr while total SOE debt and liabilities climb to Rs11.7tr

Brent futures up $1.58, or 2.55%, to $63.57 per barrel at 1741 GMT, US WTI crude up $1.60, or 2.77%, to $59.36

Stakeholders push govt engagement to reopen key market

Taxpayers' counsel contends withdrawal of petroleum concessions a violation of law

Stesses need to empower PC to drive strategic policy priorities, effectively oversee public investment decisions

WoW reading increases 0.12%; wheat flour and gas charges drive spike

Envoys asked to mobilise global mining firms as Islamabad finalises April 2026 event

Industry stakeholders argue that fixed returns stunt gas sector efficiency amid rising circular debt

December inflows jump 17% YoY to $3.6b, supporting external account

Consolidation phase continues as KSE-100 defends key support zone

Suggest cess should be equal to levy collected in other provinces

BoP, NBP lead gains; analysts warn rally reflects recovery from depressed levels not definitive re-rating

KSE-100 snaps gains, falls 0.61% on selective selling

Will submit report to price monitoring body that notices substandard oil quality

Talks cover IMF reforms, digital infrastructure and financial inclusion

Chamber urges easier credit, cash-flow lending and support for women entrepreneurs

SSGC, SNGPL resist shift as regulator begins stakeholder consultations; public hearing set for Friday

KSE-100 pauses after five days of strong gains as profit-taking sets in

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Import cover at 2.65 months; gold slides to Rs466,162/tola on upcoming US non-farm payroll data

Tanker sailing under Russia’s flag was seized after a weeks-long chase, following last weekend’s US capture of Maduro

Recommends Punjab road scheme for approval, proposes funding via PSDP

Chamber pitches Pakistan as gateway for Russian trade to Central, South Asia

SBP auctions see oversubscription; gold drops Rs1,200/tola on profit-taking

Frozen reserves, regulatory risks drive exit as border closures choke Pak-Afghan commerce

Xiamen C&D conveyed its interest in investing in Pakistan's automobile, steel and iron sectors

Industrialists flag systemic flaws, Rs1.8tr circular debt, GDP growth stuck near 2.5%

Explores potential for collaboration in financial sector reforms, digital transformation

PTC urges Covid-scale relief as competitiveness erodes despite global openings

KSE-100 index rises 1,457 points as 2026 rally continues in full swing

Minister cites renewed momentum in ties, underscores US investment scope

KSE-100 index rises to 186,518 points as banking, oil & gas and power shares attract buying

Data shows incomes, savings falling as wealth, asset gains concentrate at top

Committee reviews LNG diversion deal with Qatar and cut in UFG losses

PM committee points out blending with petrol depends on commercial viability

Pakistan is engaging China in agreements worth $558 million

Structural bottlenecks block promotions despite decades of service

Precious metal reaches Rs467,962/tola, nears record high globally

PBS flags rise in headline inflation; govt orders steps to curb hoarding and stabilise wheat market