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Joint lab reduces electricity shortage to improve people's livelihood

.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reappointed WTO chief as trade tensions rise under Trump’s second term.

Hope for event to strengthen connections, provide access to broader African market

Surge in banking, oil and pharma stocks, $500m ADB loan fuel momentum

Concerns ease over ME ceasefire, prospect of increased supply

Traditional businesses face plummeting sales, while online shopping surges with aggressive discounts

Metal surges by Rs2,100; ECAP reports decline of Rs0.12, with currency settling at 277.31/$

Authorities blame inaccurate assumptions used to set target; ministry disagrees

KSE-100 Index gains 1,274.55 points, closing at 101,357.32.

Gold prices rise globally and locally, with 24-carat gold hitting Rs 277,300 per tola.

Saudi Riyal exchange rate sees minor shift in Pakistan’s open market

PSX surges 813.52 points amid high volume Traders attribute rise to economic optimism PM hails investor confidence.

Rupee stays range-bound, gold dips amid renewed investor confidence

Farazur Rehman urges the government to support freelancers and IT sector to boost Pakistan’s digital economy.

NEPRA sets public hearing on company's petition for Dec 5

Despite challenges, banking industry has played a crucial role in supporting the economy, says Jameel Ahmed

Reviews safeguards against illegal deposit taking, investment schemes

Says tariffs won't solve America's problems; urges US to abide by WTO rule

Industries say timely decision will help avoid supply chain disruption

Commissioner announces change in audit system, increase in number of dispensaries

Date shifted to Dec 5 due to Gulf Summit; ministers to address oil production delays amidst weak demand

PCMEA seeks exemption for semi-finished carpets, calls for urgent government support

Minister directs envoy to complete all groundwork before meeting with Azerbaijan

Plan targets $60b from IT exports which requires unrestricted internet

The benchmark KSE-100 index jumped 813.52 points, or 0.82%, to a historic high at 100,540.29 points.

Industrial sector lags behind as big manufacturers encounter challenges

The Saudi Riyal rates slightly increased on November 28.

British Pound (GBP) stood at Rs352.34 for selling and Rs351.70 for buying.

The price of silver per tola remained unchanged at Rs 3,400.

Pakistan's exports rise 9.4% to $2B, with the US as top destination for FY 2024-25.

The fluctuation in global crude oil prices has been cited as the primary factor for the potential hike.

Rejects 35% gas sale to private parties that will put Rs243b burden on consumers

Market awaits potential impact of US tariffs on Iranian, Canadian, Mexican crude oil

Producers will be forced to slash prices if Trump imposes tariffs

State media slams Fentanyl tariff proposal accusing US of making China 'scapegoat'

Driven by easing of political tensions, index jumps 4,695 points to 99,269

Rupee continues losing streak, dropping marginally by 0.04% to close at 277.96/$ at interbank

PHMA urges government to ensure smooth gas supply for textile industry amid export growth concerns.

Finance division's 'Monthly Economic Update and Outlook' report highlights positive trends in agriculture and industry

The stock market saw its largest-ever single-day points increase, recovering nearly half of the previous day's losses

Despite the rise in gold prices, the price of silver remained unchanged.

The British Pound (GBP) stands at Rs 349.89 for selling and Rs 349.26 for buying.

Tuesday’s session had ended with a dramatic 3,505-point decline, dropping the index to 94,574.16

Minister says focus is on improved documentation, financial transparency

International lenders provide $2.7b in Jul-Oct compared to $5.8b last year

Index plummets 3,506 points on panic selling sparked by political turmoil

European shares slip and Mexican peso, Canadian dollar under pressure on threat of 25% tariffs

Sargodha exports 2,700 containers annually, far below its potential

Stocks deepened losses on Tuesday, with Adani Green hardest hit, closing 7.3% lower

Fall by an additional Rs4,100/tola; rupee steady despite minor losses in interbank, open markets