Business

Finance minister says economy is improving; Moody's upgrade signals reform success

Index slips 38 points amid SOE concerns, IMF review uncertainty

SBP holdings rise $11m; Rs12tr injected into banking system

Business leaders warn narrow tax base, high energy costs, and IMF-driven revenue targets threaten industrial survival

Makes decision while reviewing case seeking tariff relief for export-focused sectors

Malik warned that the poorest countries are being left behind in the fight against environmental degradation

Hydrocarbon production slumps 12% in FY25 deepening energy security fears; gas down 8% on surplus LNG, policy shifts

Also eyes cooperation in IT sector, wants to diversify markets

Weekly inflation rises 0.31% on surge in tomato, chicken prices

Govt cuts HSD by Rs12.84 per litre, kerosene by Rs7.19 per litre

Kamal says tariffs lowered to facilitate imports

Govt allocates Rs3m for 2-person delegation visit; ZTBL privatisation deal also signed

8-week winning streak intact; caution ahead of weekend keeps market range-bound

SBP governor pushes digital inclusion with Raast expansion, new banking rules

Bitcoin's rally is being powered by increasing certainty of Fed rate cuts

The largest onshore oilfield in the United Arab Emirates,

Express hope govt will address concerns, unveil favourable policies

Once uncultivable coastal land produces dragon fruit with advanced technology

ECC for taking Power Division input while collecting shipbreaking sector data for tariff determination

Industry calls for policy shift to match foreign ventures enjoying SEZ incentives

Friendly Trump policies take value of global cryptocurrencies to record $4.2tr

Says ownership data underused despite FATF reforms; govt disputes assessment

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Rises to 282.22/$ in inter-bank; gold slips Rs200 despite global hike

ECC also diverts Rs2.9b publicity funds to upgrade PTV World for global outreach

MPC report flags inflationary pressures, urges fiscal discipline and reforms

Silver prices rose, per tola up Rs59

KSE-100 index loses 476 points in ongoing consolidation phase

Iqbal calls it 'temporary dip', says raw material imports will drive up exports

Provincial authority to set independent tariffs

Index inches up 75 points as banking sector gains offset fall in fertiliser, energy stocks

Cuts 2026 non-OPEC+ supply growth forecast by 100,000 bpd

Conference aims to expand trade, investment ties

Joint venture introduces high-yield varieties, boosts farmer income, and eyes 50,000-acre expansion in Punjab

June's buying spree ahead of tax hikes weighs on volumes despite 28% YoY rise

Delegation complained about unavailability of Export Refinance Facility (ERF) from various banks

On finished products like re-bars and wire rods, it recommends 11-20% tariffs

Experts say Pakistan faces $40-50b annual funding gap

Yellow metal slips for 2nd day; rupee extends gains to 282.42/$

International bullion rate fell by $5

Business leaders warn move threatens SMEs, exports, and national economy

Index surges 1,547 points, drawing support from better earnings, high remittances

Property tax disputes, corruption claims, and policy issues to be addressed through fast-track complaint mechanism

Safe-haven asset sheds Rs3,600/tola; rupee continues modest rise to 282.45/$

HSRPEL seeks nod for costlier coal from preferred supplier, raising cost concerns

CCP is preparing recommendations for the Sugar Sector Reform Committee

Q2 survey indicates moderate easing of political, economic uncertainty

Pakistan's yarn has strong acceptance in China's denim market due to quality, pricing

Power minister warns inclusion could raise tariffs by Rs6/unit by 2034, Senate committee urges review

Reconstitutes committee tasked with releasing spectrum for mobile broadband