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Chinese brands now far outpace foreign rivals in delivering new models

Stakeholders say Industry Development Act 2025 drafted in haste

Index crosses 156,000 as SBP insists all external obligations will be met on time

Iqbal says verified data to be shared soon, urges media to avoid speculation

SASE is envisaged for a range of industries

Meeting reviews agenda for PM's upcoming visit to Kuala Lumpur

KE Retail Sukuk saw participation from over 600 retail applicants and institutional investors

Emphasise removal of barriers to achieve $10 billion target

Islamabad places high importance on ties with China, welcomes investment

Calls meeting on Sept 18 to discuss sales tax break that has caused losses of billions

Calls it major development which will transform banking landscape

Automobiles, garments, cement lead recovery; gold prices hit record high

Index reclaims 156,000 level as SBP asserts all external obligations will be met on time

At stake is oversight of the multi-trillion-dollar crypto industry

Rate for 10 grams also jumps by Rs4,030

Officials discuss digital payments, agree to continue collaborating at technical level

KSE-100 index gains 945 points following two days of profit-taking

Companies swap wheat for cars, flax seeds for building materials

Envoy cites potential for collaboration in mining, agriculture, pharma and other areas

Two countries aim to promote barter trade, sign FTA and activate border markets

Price of gold per tola stood firm at Rs386,300

Business leaders warn high interest stifling growth; calls grow for single-digit rate as inflation falls

Ukraine launched a large attack with at least 361 drones targeting Russia overnight

MPC keeps rate unchanged at 11%; warns of food inflation, external pressure

IMF set around 50 conditions under $7 billion bailout package

The revised prices come into effect immediately from September 16

Cites economic disruption due to recent floods as main cause; projects GDP growth near the lower end of 3.25 to 4.25%

KSE-100 index gains 945 points following two days of profit-taking

In international bullion rate holds firm at $3,643 per ounce

If Islamabad mishandles this moment, it risks alienating one power while failing to attract meaningful commitments

Emergency imports of wheat and vegetables, targeted cash transfers to vulnerable families can stabilise situation

Tight monetary controls, high tariffs, regressive taxes fuel capital flight, trade gaps

Pakistan can pursue comprehensive FTAs with UK and EU to diversify exports, join global value chains

Declaration of agri emergency must not be temporary measure but foundation of long-term resilience, recovery plan

Tax-and-spend policies worsen economy than before big tax binge

Minister will lead 22nd Session of Pakistan-Iran JEC, co-chair Pakistan-Iran Joint Business Forum

Hustle culture, grassroots entrepreneurial spirit transformed $18.7tr economy

Underutilised PQA berth for power plant will be used for clinker exports

Tech firms aim to forge strategic partnerships, highlight role in digital economy

Index cools down following 10,000-point rally; slips on profit-taking, flood worries

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Company faces admin crisis following exit of two CEOs over a year

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Microsoft gains 1.8%, Tesla jumps 7.4% in backdrop of rate cut expectations

FBR stresses essential services, rehabilitation efforts possible only via taxpayers

Industry welcomes relief, pushes for addressing concerns over chemical import rules

Global lender expresses deep sorrow over loss of lives in Pakistan’s recent devastating floods

New rates will take effect after the prime minister’s consent

Firms accused of aiding SMIC in acquiring US semiconductor tools

Major firms line up billions in pledges for Britain’s tech landscape