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FBR resists IMF proposal as past trader tax schemes failed to deliver results

Markets ease after reports the agency may deploy its largest-ever stockpile draw to offset supply risks from war

Several consignments arriving at Port Qasim

ICMA highlights rare opportunity to strengthen manufacturing credit as inflation, external risks persist

Overseas inflows fall 5% in February but remain above $3 billion

India meets half of its 195 million standard cubic metres per day (mmscmd) of gas consumption through imports

Observe officer continued to serve beyond maximum deputation period of five years

Former LCCI chief says industrial clusters and district-level mapping can boost exports

KSE-100 soars 9,697 points as Trump's war-end remarks spark optimism

Chairman urges G-B administration to help fast-track work on Daimer-Bhasha project

Says no such summary has been sent to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Port Qasim spokesperson says vessel from Fujairah has arrived, three more ships expected in coming days

Pakistan stocks recover as investors return after sharp decline a day earlier

Price of silver per tola increases by Rs460 in Pakistan

SBP warns oil price volatility, ME war could pressure current account and inflation

Govt rules out delay, says mock exercise successfully completed at telcos

Committee says urea, DAP plants operational with gas supply ensuring continued production

Urges State Bank to allow petroleum imports on cost, insurance & freight basis

State oil company attempting to re-route some of its crude exports through the Red Sea to avoid the Strait of Hormuz

KSE-100 tumbles 11,000 points amid oil price surge, policy rate uncertainty

In study, CCP advocates a structural reset of Pakistan's aviation sector

Pare gains after hitting highest since 2022 stoking fears of inflation, economic slowdown

Official says Pakistan plans to establish joint lab to boost AI-driven innovation in agriculture, medicine

PCJCCI calls for charging network, China cooperation to support electric mobility

Oil surges up to 30% in one of biggest daily jumps on record, European shares tumble to lowest in over two months

KSE-100 closes at 146,480.14, down nearly 7% from the previous close of 157,496.10 points

Oil shock, Middle East tensions dominate MPC outlook

IMF warns 10% oil price rise could push global inflation up 40 basis points

Supply cuts and Strait of Hormuz disruptions push crude to highest levels since 2022

Escalating tensions could disrupt energy markets, deepen economic instability

Until court's detailed reasoning, administrative restraint will be wiser revenue strategy

Without reform, licensing overhaul and long-term capital, export targets will remain aspirational

With reserves of 186b tonnes, Thar lignite provides hedge against price shocks

Structured cooperation, not decoupling, is key to global markets, supply chains and geopolitical stability

Lahore plant to launch sub-Rs1m electric car by June or July

Govt informs IMF about delay till year-end as reforms are yet to be implemented

Business leaders urge govt to cut fuel levies to absorb impact of rising global oil prices

Records historic crash on oil supply fears; investors cautious about IMF review

LSM grows 4.8%, remittances rise to $23.2b in first eight months

Province makes third-party motor insurance mandatory to enhance financial protection for road users

US imposed a new 10% blanket levy that could rise to 15%, generating new global uncertainty

Rs55/litre surge in petrol, diesel expected to push transport, food and production costs higher

Says prices tied to Platts averages, not old stocks, which often lead to losses

Govt to seek IMF approval as it considers cutting top salaried tax rate by 5%

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation cites threats by Iran for force majeure declaration

Price of gold per tola also rises by Rs6,100 in Pakistan

New terms aim to reduce tariffs, clear Rs235b dues to state-owned power producers

Envoy highlights Swedish companies' role in Reko Diq project, growing commercial presence

Joint working group reviews MoUs, explores alternative trade route through China, sectoral cooperation

Govt pursuing privatisation of distribution firms to ensure long-term sustainability