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Soaring costs stall investment, threaten industry: PDA

Investor confidence strengthens as geopolitical de-escalation triggers stock buying spree

Current index gained 6,479.11 points over the previous close

Diesel, petrol prices may see hike up to Rs27 amid Israel-Iran tensions

Envoy meets PM's aide to boost ties in agri, energy, e-commerce

Advisory body says new levies on furnace oil will raise operation cost, cause hefty losses

10 million families to benefit from market-driven training with industry support

Gold prices ease by Rs300, though global market rises on Mideast conflict

KSE-100 index plunges 3,856 points as regional conflict sparks sell-off

Believes power price cut by Rs4.69 per unit will impact uniform tariffs across country

The ambassador said that many leading companies of Turkiye were already operating in Pakistan

Brent crude futures were down $2.91, or 3.8%, at $74.09 a barrel by 1713GMT

Despite lower interest costs, key institutions get double-digit budget hikes

E-commerce strategists warn Finance Bill 2025 could halt formalisation

Gazprom proposes joint ventures with OGDCL in exploration projects

State promised by Jinnah has devolved into system dominated by exclusion, elitism and inequality

No matter how lucrative AI-driven public sector may be, these models must be thoroughly tested before being deployed

Fiscal consolidation must be paired with inclusive growth, structural reforms

This tax has many unfair features; its withdrawal will increase incentives for more capital investment

Reforms target tariffs, electricity, SOEs and debt to make economy more competitive

Country needs to align with global powers, forge regional partnerships

From two-wheelers to four, Pakistan’s electric future is rolling — but can policy, trust, and infrastructure keep up?

Rosneft says OPEC may bring forward its output hikes by around a year

KSE-100 index suffers 2,120-point loss amid Israel-Iran conflict, rising oil prices

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Revenue up in 5 years against 18% in previous decade; questions remain on sustainability

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Will take capacity-building initiatives focused on cyber risk, digital forensics

Voices concern over imposition of both minimum and advance tax on exporters

Ties tax benefits to one-year minimum retention as rupee weakens

Refuting oil shortage reports, OGRA spokesperson says country has sufficient petroleum reserves to meet current demand

Directs FBR to fix Point-of-Sale system glitches, train field officers

Short-term inflation extends upward trend but annual reading eases 2.06%

Indirect fiscal financing via OMO amid IMF borrowing limits; rupee down 6 paisas to 283.70/$

Fears becoming first casualty of $1b import surge, 2 million job losses

Experts say FY26 plan ignores public welfare, pushes for more loans

Profit-taking erases early advances; index holds 120,000 level

Warns that visa issuance delays in UAE, Dubai, Saudi Arabia are harming trade

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Envoy highlights prospects of collaboration, driven by Pakistan's talented youth

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PM aide says policy can reduce 4.5m tonnes of CO2 emissions, save $1b in oil imports

Lawmakers, experts criticise 'unimaginative' budget, IMF loans

Index sheds 463 points after optimism about circular debt resolution faded

SBP's holdings rise $46m; rupee on downward trajectory despite FX buffer

Minister highlights reforms at SPIEF, invites investors to explore Pakistan's mineral potential

Rising imports, US trade deal tensions hit sector despite monthly growth

They urged the government to raise the tax-free salary slab to Rs100,000 per month

SIFC voices concern over delay in scrapping tax break for petroleum products

PM aide calls it transformative step that will lift industry, protect environment