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Index plunges over 6,500 points before staging partial recovery

Digitisation, licensing overhaul, and fee restructuring at core of reform push

In meeting with Ali Rathore, minister says will assess provincial crop needs first

Rs20–30b issuance seeks to fund environmentally sustainable projects through PSX

Pledges round-the-clock supply; Petroleum Minister explores clean energy partnerships

Bullion rose only Rs800 to Rs356,900/tola; rupee loses 10 paisa to 281.47/$

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Eurobond, Sukuk prices rise, yields drop amid IMF support, stronger macro indicators

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Deal stays on track, but Rs394b revenue gap strains budget

Gold rose by $8 per ounce in the international market, a trend reflected in local market as well.

Economists urge investment bank, trade corridors to deepen Pak-Kazakh ties

WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy, citing competition from drugs like Ozempic; vows to relaunch with holistic focus.

Share prices of Chinese jet maker CAC spike after reports of PAF downing Indian Rafale jets; Dassault stock falls.

Mulling limits on SEZs' tax-free status from FY2025-26

Raises concern over undefined trade rules with Iran, Russia, Afghanistan

KSE-100 index loses 533.73points amid Moody's economic warning

Officials say hopes of drop in bank's interest rates purely due to IMF qualification may be unrealistic

Industry leaders urge unified response to tackle repressive tax measure, save industries

Refinery upgrade plans stall as investors await Brownfield policy, tax clarity

Urges tariff restructuring, simplified tax regime to boost industrial growth

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At annual meet, US, China come with daggers drawn, India showcases digital progress, Pakistan’s requests remain same.

The price of silver also increased, with one tola of silver rising by Rs57 to Rs3,482.

Govt cuts provinces' share by 40%; Balochistan gets Rs55b for solar tube-wells

MG streamlines for HS PHEV buyers with wall-mounted 7kw charger

Policy uncertainty, rupee volatility, India trade tensions weigh on investor sentiment

Minister proposes business forum, greater Japanese investment in key export sectors

Business leaders urge reversal, demand single-digit interest rate

In the international market, gold surged by $76 during the day, closing at $3,316 per ounce

SBP surprises with 100bps rate cut on easing inflation; economic headwinds persist

Says taxes too high, calls to ease burden on mobile users

Remarkably, these gains have been achieved without introducing any new taxes or increasing tax rates.

Core inflation also fell in April, aided by a favourable base and moderate demand.

The price of gold in Pakistan follows the international trend, surging upwards.

As adoption grows in Pakistan, questions of stability resurface

Sovereign states are taking strategic shift from bonds to bullion amid instability

Trade barriers function like a tax, limiting exchange and reducing overall economic efficiency

While digital economy has shown promise, the next phase of growth and broader transformation require a strategic shift

The once-mighty US stands on the edge of self-inflicted turmoil, needs a new approach

Index loses 1,355 points WoW despite IMF prospect, inflation relief

EV chargers, wind projects, climate research on chopping block in budget

Includes micro-enterprises; offers incentives to formalise millions of informal businesses

Aims to increase exports from $32b to $100b in next 8 to 10 years

LCCI decries draconian FBR powers, calls emergency meeting

Moves to appoint new chairman amid legal glitch, hiring scandals

Likely to hike June supply by 410,000 bpd amid low compliance

Domestic demand at one-third of capacity; APCMA urges pro-industry budget measures

GB economy likely to see an uplift as tourism rises