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Govt targets $600m in seafood exports
Exporters seeking to forge partnerships with Chinese firms for tech transfer
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Gold hits Rs377,900 as global rally nears $3,600
Rupee marks 21st straight gain, closes at 281.65; SBP injects Rs266b, raises Rs654b
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SBP likely to keep policy rate unchanged
Status quo expected as crop losses threaten to raise food prices
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Food prices push yearly SPI to 35-week high
Tomatoes, wheat flour drive 5.07% YoY surge, lower-income households bear greater burden; weekly inflation rises 1.29%
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PSX smashes through 154,000
KSE-100 index soars 1,611 points to record high; NBP fuels bullish run
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PSX hits record high at 154,277 points amid economic optimism
100- Index gained 5,659 points on week on week basis
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Gold up at Rs377,900 per tola in Pakistan following global rally
Gold rose by $12 per ounce to $3,552 in the international bullion market
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Salaried class pays 21% more tax
Govt fails to broaden tax base as enforcement weakens and traders escape
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PPL strikes major oil, gas reserves in Attock
Second deepest discovery in Potwar region expected to boost local energy supply
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PSX extends winning streak, nears 152,670
Index marks fifth straight gain, led by fertiliser and tech sectors
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Report sought on subsidy for QR-based payments
Committee decides to provide Rs3.5b subsidy to promote cashless transactions
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Policy instability hits green funds
Report says sustainability lag puts Pakistan at risk of global trade exclusion
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Agri credit rises 16% to Rs2.57tr in FY25
Machinery imports jump 124% as govt boosts farm support
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Forex reserves rise $28m to $19.66b
Rupee extends winning streak to 20 sessions; State Bank injects Rs554b via OMOs
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'EFS dents performance of local industries'
Manufacturers say scheme creating uneven playing field as imports remain tax-exempt
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PR launches property recovery worth Rs65b
Abbasi announces outsourcing of trains, digitisation, and solar power shift to modernise operations
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New oil, gas reserves discovered in Punjab
The well flowed 1,469 BPD of oil, 2.56 MMscfd of gas at wellhead flowing pressure (WHFP) of 1,147 psig
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T-bill auction boosts investors confidence, propels KSE-100 to record high
Analysts say abundant liquidity, risk-on sentiment will keep driving fresh highs as bulls hold firm control of market
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Saudi investors eye Pakistani snack ventures
Delegation explores joint ventures in food sector as $57b Saudi market offers growth potential
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LCCI calls for rainwater harvesting dams
Proposes Rs200b-300b annual plan under public-private partnership to build dams
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PSX soars to record high above 152,200
Led by energy and cement sectors, KSE-100 index jumps 1,226 points
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Textile innovators forge new pathways
At China expo, Pakistani firms draw global attention, look for alliances
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Karachi port deepens for bigger ships
UAE-backed company launches dredging to cut post-panamax vessels stay, experts warn of existing operational bottleneck
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Govt to seek IMF nod for CPP levy
Power Division wants to spend levy on providing relief to electricity consumers
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Compliance with SPS standards a must: minister
DPP intercepted a major violation on May 25, 2025 at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi
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Global rally pushes gold to record Rs376,700
Rupee extends gains; govt raises Rs552b through bonds, T-bills
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SMEDA, PMN to aid micro-enterprises
He noted that micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play a key role by contributing 40% to GDP
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SBP links digital assets to forex law
Senate panel debates bill as concerns raised over $21b crypto investments
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PSX rallies to record high above 152,000 as energy, cement stocks soar
A big boost to the index came from the power generation & distribution sector, which added 411 points
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Rs15b sugar subsidy diverted to USC
ECC approves Rs30b shutdown plan as employees await unpaid salaries
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Despite floods, sales of cement rise 12.5%
Growth slows down in August compared to previous month
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Bull-run continues on economic cues
Benchmark KSE-100 index adds 1,004 points to settle at 150,975
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US, UK & China top export destinations for Pakistan
Pakistan's exports to Spain reached $130.399 million
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Relief, flood reconstruction spur steel revival
Analysts caution recovery is not export-led, may pressure external account
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CCP recovers Rs495m in ICH case
ICH agreement routed all international calls through a PTCL-controlled gateway
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Senators grill telcos over billing and spectrum
Committee warns MoITT over lack of transparency, raises alarm on cybercrime as WhatsApp hacks cause Rs2-3b loss
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Rupee up for 18th day, SBP shuts exchange firm
Central bank tightens oversight of currency dealers; gold holds at record highs
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Gwadar Port access deal with Kazakhstan likely
Delegation from Astana due in Islamabad this month to finalise agreement
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Low exports cause 29% rise in deficit
Deficit widens to $6b; trade liberalisation, rising imports raise concerns
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Stocks maintain bull run on improved economic indicators
Benchmark KSE-100 index adds 1,004 points to settle at 150,975
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Gold prices remain unchanged, hold record high
Price of 10 grams of gold remained firm
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India denies profiteering from Russian imports
US official accuses Delhi of importing oil at lower prices, then reselling at higher rate
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Stocks rise sharply as inflation eases
KSE-100 index advances 1,353 points, closes just below 150k
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Europe rebounds, Asia falters on tariffs
Euro zone breaks 2-year slump, Asian manufacturing still weak
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SM Tanveer calls for slashing interest rate
He urged the State Bank to take immediate action to reduce the interest rate
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Trade directory launched to boost business networking
Governor terms publication a gateway to trade partners, higher exports
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E&P firms delay gas allocation
Give favour to unlicensed buyers in bidding for sale of newly discovered gas
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Govt seeks deeper financial cooperation with China
Moody's revised Pakistan's rating from Caa2 to Caa1 with a stable outlook
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'Used car imports threaten local auto industry'
Over 4,400 units entered in July alone, costing vendors Rs6.5b in losses; 40,000 jobs, forex at stake, warns PAAPAM
 
    














































