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The index was up more than 9% from the previous close of 107,174.63 points.

To ensure cybersecurity, it is mandatory for companies to monitor and protect their environment in real time

Challenges still obstruct its actualisation

Stronger British economic links offer a new path to socio-economic prosperity

Trade openness, connectivity and facilitation can serve as deterrence against war and conflict

With focus on SMEs, light engineering and agro-industrial opportunities, Pakistan can optimise production

In volatile region, national economic interest must override party or provincial lines

KSE-100 index sheds 6.1% WoW despite State Bank's rate cut, Friday rebound

Look for signs of greater risk appetite with release of economic data

Imports Australian, Canadian wheat as heat threatens agricultural heartlands

Company executive will be in Washington next week in push for US Steel deal

Ahsan Iqbal says focus will be on productivity, infrastructure and human capital

SITE body urges PM to withdraw ordinance

Plea comes after global platform revised up charges for online workers

Meeting reviews crop sowing, selection process for model farms

Geneva hosts quiet high-level diplomacy as both sides seek to defuse trade war

NEPRA member blames inefficiency for capacity payments to underutilised power plants

Index jumps over 3,600 points as IMF hopes, easing border tensions spark rally

Minister urges swift implementation for 34.5MW clean energy project

Secures quota for 25,000 metric tonnes of tuna from Indian Ocean Tuna Commission

Expert suggests alternate funding from PSDP funds, salaries of MPs

Fall 22% MoM in April; up 13.1% on YoY; CA deficit estimated at $400m

SPI rises 0.24% WoW; poultry drives inflation up, vegetables ease with 0.80% YoY drop

US West Texas Intermediate crude was up 57 cents, or about 1%, at $60.48.

Lack of pricing policy stalls shale gas; industry eyes new minister for exploration incentives

Bullion slides Rs1,800 despite global surge; rupee weakens Rs0.19 to 281.71/$

TEVTA chairman emphasises need for skill development aligned with industry needs

New Delhi attempted to block the approval during IMF’s Executive Board meeting.

The rate for 10 grams of 24-karat gold also dropped by Rs1,543.

Discovered well yields 30.01 MMSCFD of gas at a 64/64” choke, with a wellhead pressure of 1,482.5 psi.

Investor attention is now on the IMF meeting later today, where Pakistan hopes to secure a $1.3 billion disbursement.

Aims to raise over 300 billion yuan ($41.46b) to spur innovation amid US tech curbs

Index crashes 6,482.21 points as Pakistan stresses right to act in self-defence

Trump outlines first US-UK trade deal

Karachi's business community seeks interest rate cuts ahead of budget 2025-26, demand low power tariff

Highlights macroeconomic gains, reform agenda at Pakistan Access Day

Quantum, AI, surgical robotics lead China's innovation showcase

The Minister's visit also underscored the importance of national food security.

Central bank FX rise to $10.3b; private banks hold $5.2b; gold falls Rs4,200

On the supply front, the OPEC+ will increase its oil output, pressuring prices.

Govt misses PSDP targets, may spend Rs449b against set amount of Rs1.1tr

The KSE-100 had closed at 110,009.02 points in the previous session.

Index plunges over 6,500 points before staging partial recovery

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

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

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

The CMIIs were further advised to reinforce their physical security arrangements at all facilities.

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