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Amazon cuts 14,000 jobs as AI takes hold
Says it will offer most affected workers 90 days to look for new role internally, further cuts planned
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PSX extends bear run, dips 2,063 points
Gives up early gains on profit-taking, futures contract rollover
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China's Five-Year Plan a model for Pakistan
Ambassador calls plan valuable for Islamabad's Uraan programme
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Portal closure, import policy blamed for sugar price hike
PSMA warns supply disruption, cash flow crisis caused by preferential treatment for imported sugar
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Gold sheds Rs14,000 on global weakness
Touches three-week low of $3,886 ahead of Fed decision; rupee climbs to six-month peak
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China eyes investing in PR under BOT model
ACFIC delegation explores technical collaboration, freight operations, and strengthening logistics network
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Pakistan, Sri Lanka chart new course for blue economy growth
Seek to boost connectivity, prosperity through cooperation in marine and coastal tourism
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Pakistan still heavily relies on cash
Over Rs9.5tr circulating, country too far from becoming digital economy
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Industrialists slam telcos over poor internet, mobile services
Karachi industrialists warn poor connectivity is crippling exports and hurting Pakistan’s competitiveness
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PSX extends losing streak as index plunges 2,062 points
Early gains erased as profit-taking, weak sentiment drag market lower
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Government launches push to expand meat exports, looks to partner with Malaysia
Four new committees to drive reforms in disease control, feedlot development and Halal compliance under PM directive
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PM assistant for comprehensive plan to prop up marble industry
Pakistan’s marble sector could be a hidden gem, if polished with technology, planning, export-driven ambition
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Floods vs Economy: WB warns Pakistan’s FY26 growth at risk
Pakistan’s economy expands 3% in FY25, up from 2.6% in FY24, projects 3% growth in FY26
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Gold, silver prices continue to fall in global, local markets
Price of 24-karat gold falls by Rs14,000
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US envoy discusses ZTBL's digital transformation
ZTBL's contributions to supporting small farmers, strengthening Pakistan's agriculture-based economy
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EU urged to restore ethanol concessions, resolve rice row
Commerce minister seeks fair GSP+ treatment, invites European delegation to invest in agriculture, SMEs, and tech sect
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Govt to take business-led proposals to IMF
Minister says govt strengthens NTC as local industries face dumped imports, inconsistent policies
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Stocks slip as policy rate left unchanged
Index sheds 1,140 points amid selling pressure in rollover week
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Investors lash out at bureaucratic hurdles
In meeting with SAPM, they also complain about high utility bills, lack of bank credit
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'No halt to subsidies for KE consumers'
Power Division dismisses notion NEPRA tariff review is against people's interest
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Minister shrugs off industry fears
Downplays mass closure fears, says IMF-linked gas levy cannot be changed
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Gold drops Rs3,300 amid global correction
Bullion retreats below $4,000 on trade deal optimism; rupee posts marginal gain
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SBP holds rate at 11% for fourth time
Businessmen term move anti-growth as inflation rises, exports face headwinds
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Afghan border closure to push inflation higher
Flood-related disruptions also put pressure on prices of essentials, says finance ministry
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SBP holds policy rate at 11% for fourth consecutive time
Record $32.5bn forward external payments add pressure amid weak FDI and portfolio outflows
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Economic figures in Pakistan: data or deception?
Playing with numbers a systemic malaise undermining policy, investor trust
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Unpacking idea of level playing field
Presence of govt entity in market creates uneven field, even if there is competition
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Trump hopeful of China deal after rekindling tariffs war
Meeting with Xi will determine whether ongoing tensions spiral into full-scale trade war or yield another truce
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Other side of multinationals' exit story
As some long-entrenched firms leave, new players move in, drawn by signs of economic recovery and growth
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End plot economy to revive real investment
Trillions are locked in idle plots; taxing unproductive assets can redirect savings into job-creating sectors
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The Schumpeterian growth process
Dilemma continues as desire to reduce tariffs is met with resistance
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Advanced materials to be in focus at ISAM-2025
Global experts to gather for event focused on industrial modernisation
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PM Shehbaz forms eight working groups to revive exports, industries
Industrialists warn premier of looming export crisis, blaming domestic policies
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PSX slips 0.3% as selling offsets early gains
KSE-100 remains range bound amid profit-taking, policy uncertainty
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Paper industry seeks tax cuts to ease costs
APPMA, PRPA assure full support to LCCI; chamber pledges to advocate for SMEs, policy reforms
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Businessmen call new 'Bijli Package' ineffective
Argue it will not provide substantial tariff relief, leaving industries uncompetitive
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Fruit, vegetable market upgrade urged
He also proposed including adjacent vacant land within the market's boundary to expand capacity
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Steel scrap imports hit 45-month high
Private construction, lower duties drive scrap imports to four-year peak
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Revised tariff for K-Electric stokes fears
Experts say NEPRA determination will have far-reaching financial consequences
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Pakistan, Iran explore avenues to strengthen blue economy
Maritime minister proposes ferry service - an affordable alternative for pilgrims, traders
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Gold, silver prices rebound in Pakistan after six-day decline
Price of 10 grams increases by Rs1,543
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Govt invites Canadian investment in energy, IT
FinMin underlines need for enhancing formal remittance channels for Pakistani diaspora
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Stocks dip over persistent profit-booking
Mutual fund selling, upcoming futures rollover contribute to 1,286-point fall
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Pakistan, Turkiye aim to launch ferry service
Eye cooperation in shipbuilding industry and boost to maritime linkages
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Provinces push for industrial zones to unlock mineral wealth
Pakistan holds mineral assets of up to $8tr, but sector contributes only 3% of GDP
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State Bank likely tohold rate at 11%
All 10 analysts surveyed expect SBP to keep the policy rate unchanged
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Strong economies keep airlines airborne
Emirates marks 40 years since first flight to Karachi as PIA awaits privatisation
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SBP injects Rs4.25tr via OMOs
Gold prices drop Rs2,000 per tola, mark first weekly loss in 10 weeks globally
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SPI jumps 5.03% on tomato prices
Food, fuel rates also edge higher; weekly inflation inches up 0.22%
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Approval of car import rules put off
Stakeholders say new measures are too harsh, will stop all vehicle imports









































