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KSE-100 index falls 392 points, settles just shy of 115,000 level

Chinese stocks get boost from Trump comments; yen volatile after expected rate hike from BOJ

Morgan Stanley, other banks contact investors ahead of planned sale next week

KCCI, HCCI say elevated rates deter investment, inflate borrowing costs for businesses, SMEs

UNIDO's national programme officer, Baddarul Islam, highlighted the objectives of the programme.

Calls for creation of central database for OHS professionals to ensure standardised registration, certification

Conducts quality of service survey in fourth quarter of 2024

The IPO was expected to be the first blockbuster listing of 2025.

The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Finance, Mohammad Aurangzeb

Cites critical staffing needs amid automation drive to justify exemption

Big fall in prices of food items restricts increase in short-term inflation

Reflects cash dependency while gold prices hit record highs and rupee loses 3 paisa hitting 278.75/$

KSE-100 index climbs to 114,880, fuelled by expectations of rate cut

OCAC highlights tax exemption, margin revision issues threatening sector sustainability

Decides to offer similar concessions to industrial estates as provided to CPEC SEZs

Rana Tanveer stresses need for giving priority to public interests

Leaders say single digit rate is crucial as businesses require loans at lower rates to establish international presenc

Discussions focus on energy security, infrastructure, water sector projects and policy frameworks

Global and local markets drive gold to Rs289,600 per tola in Pakistan.

Stock market gains 1,625.08 points to reach 115,662.87 points during intra-day trading.

Pakistani Rupee shows slight improvement against the US Dollar in today's exchange market.

The buying rate was recorded at Rs74.06.

With 2-week decline, FX stand at $16.19b; rupee rises by 13 paisa to 278.72/$ while gold sees Rs750 correction

Committee, led by Dar, tasked with reforming red tape, improving efficiency

Increases stake in Qadirpur D&PL from 75% to 82.99% pending regulatory approvals

Index gains 594 points as focus shifts to potential 100bps cut in policy rate

Says govt should supply gas to captive plants by linking tariffs with RLNG prices

Cybersecurity report reveals human error, growing complexity of remote work as major risks

PM aide lauds project for enhancing compliance, promoting green practices in key export sectors

Weekly direct shipping line set to cut cost, bolster export competitiveness

Says Stockholm can help small vehicles switch to electric technology

Wants to transform country into innovation and investment hub

The National Savings Division in Karachi recently announced the results of Rs750 prize bond draw for January.

JS Global, in a report on Wednesday, projected inflation at 2.8% for Jan, marking the lowest rate since November 2015.

The price of silver per tola has decreased by Rs 30, now at Rs 3,401.

Committee challenges procurement; FBR claims cars required to locate non-filers

Will share details of proposal aimed at easing financial strain on consumers

FPCCI calls for strategic focus to unlock potential

Index dives 1,599 points as institutions resort to profit-selling

OGRA, FBR unveil GIS-based app to identify illegal petrol pumps

Experts warn against predatory practices, call for cooperative farming

FCA system cuts GD clearance time to 18 hours, boosts revenue by Rs61B in December 2024.

Edible oil industry seeks govt support as conflicting guidelines from DPP, EPA cause concerns

Hit Rs4,250 reaching Rs287,450/tola; rupee loses 3 paisa depreciates to 278.85/$

WAPDA Chairman visits Mangla Dam, reviews Rs52.2B refurbishment project to boost power capacity.

Senators raise concerns over the need for 1,010 vehicles amid economic strain, questioning the FBR's decision.

UAE is Pakistan's third-largest trading partner with foreign investment exceeding $10 billion over past two decades.

Netflix adds 19 million subscribers, reaching 302 million globally, maintaining its market lead despite rise in prices

Price of 10 grams of gold has risen by Rs 3,642.

The company outlined that upgrading its plant is essential for producing currency notes of international quality.