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High-rises to replace government houses in Islamabad
Proposals to replace government housing in Islamabad with high-rises could generate Rs55 billion in revenue.
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Ushering towards trade integration
Opportunity provided by SCO must be capitalised upon with expert backing
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Managing public debt: use new window prudently
As country is in IMF programme, it provides opportunity to seriously examine debt restructuring proposals
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Gold prices fall in global, local markets
The price of silver has remained stable.
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Will Pakistan and India revive trade?
While Jaishankar's visit sparks hope, given political tensions it seems unlikely
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Opening up China's manufacturing sector
Beijing draws investors by removing all market access restrictions
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Inefficiencies in managing food
Strengthening agriculture via investment in tech, infrastructure, climate-resilient crops is essential
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FAO backs eco-friendly nutritious farming
Aims to boost yields, improve supply chains, reduce waste
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PSX scales peak on rate cut, healthy indicators
KSE-100 index surges 2,432 points, or 2.7% WoW, closes at 93,292
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China highlights actions to tackle climate change
China shares climate finance insights with officials from 13 countries, promoting measures in tackling climate change.
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$2.5b gap focus of IMF visit
Mission to discuss challenges in securing critical loans to repay existing debts
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Is a Dogecoin price spike on the horizon?
Analysts weigh Dogecoin’s potential, with targets from $1.80 to $10, as key technical patterns emerge.
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E&P firms dogged by uncertainty
Industry concerned over excessive delay in implementation of policies
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Import of GMO soybean okayed
Decision raises concerns among environmentalists, farmers over risks
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Tesla hits $1tr value on Musk-backed Trump win
Tesla's value topped $1 trillion on rally expectations that Musk’s companies will gain favor after Trump's win.
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Attock Refinery delays upgrade on tax issues
Refineries raise sales tax reclassification with SIFC
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KCCI slams restoration of affidavit condition
Demands its suspension until alternative measures are taken
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Fourfold rise in cotton imports likely
Lower farmer income, delayed planting lead to decrease in local harvest
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CCP pushes for reforms in power sector to end state monopoly
Pakistan’s power sector struggles due to government monopoly, says Competition Commission.
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Gold prices remain stable in global, local markets
The price of silver in the country also saw no change.
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Pakistan, Abu Dhabi Ports sign four MoUs
PM resolves to achieve $25b IT exports target in 3 years
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Pakistan seeks rescheduling of $3.4b China debt
IMF team due in Islamabad on Monday
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SBP pushes for increasedgreen financing
Governor highlights shift from fossil fuel as key to meeting climate goals
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CCP for doing away with inefficient power plants
Recommends transition to public-private partnership to promote efficiency
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Pakistan, Tajikistan to leverage China trade routes
Tajik delegation seeks import-export avenues via CPEC, Central Asia routes
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Chinese tech helps ease cotton crisis
Over 1,000 farmers test intercropping system, getting promising results
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Remittances hit four-month high
UAE, UK inflows boost current account; remittances projected to hit $34b
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Govt to achieve $25b in IT exports: PM
The prime minister acknowledged the critical role of the telecommunications sector.
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Stocks reach historic high above 93,000
Better economic indicators fuel advance as index gains 771 points
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Short-term inflation rises for second week in a row
It comes despite persistent fall in global food, energy prices
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Pak U-19 squad for UAE tour named
Saad Baig-led team will take part in tri-series involving Afghanistan and UAE from Nov 13
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Malaysia ready to renegotiate FTA
Bilateral talks after Malaysian PM visit lead to signing of two G2G, four B2B MoUs
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PSX hits new high as KSE-100 index surpasses 93,000 points
KSE-100 index rose by 619 points during intra-day trading.
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Gold prices see big rise in local, international markets
Gold prices rise by $21 globally, with local gold prices surging Rs2,000
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Fly Jinnah marks second year of growth
Airline aims to expand network, add value to Pakistan's market
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$20.5 million export order lost because of red tape
PTC laments missed opportunity, highlights impact of anti-tobacco regulations, rising illicit trade
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Govt to raise Rs8.7tr debt to pay maturing loans
Aims to shift reliance to long-term, low-cost bonds; ease interest burdens
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AGP report on PIA shows gross discrepancies, mismanagement
PIA faces deep crisis amid calls for reform or privatization, as audit reveals years of financial mismanagement
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Forex reserves rise for 15th consecutive week
SBP deposits stand at $11.17b with addition of $18m; rupee drops slightly
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Govt seeks to negotiate loan terms
Requests China to hold financing committee meeting on $1b ML-I project loan
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With MSCI review, bulls drive PSX to record
KSE-100 index surges 499.05 points, settles at 92,520.49
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Banks push Shariah-compliant strategies
Privatisation, tech adoption help banks expand into agriculture, textile, SME sectors
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'Gas cuts to CPPs will be disastrous'
Industrialists say over 1,300 factories, 3m jobs at risk as Jan gas cutoff looms
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Nissan to axe 9,000 jobs, cut production
Nissan to cut 9,000 jobs, reduce global production by 20% amid cost-saving drive due to declining sales in China, US.
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US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 25 bps as expected
Policymakers note job market “generally eased” while inflation continues to move towards the central bank’s 2% target
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US Fed Reserve to cut rates amid economic uncertainty under second Trump term
Potential GOP-led Congress signals policy shifts on tariffs, taxes, and immigration impacting economic outlook
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Bank of England cuts interest rate as UK inflation hits three-year low
BoE trims borrowing costs by 25 bps to 4.75% at a regular policy meeting, its second reduction since August
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Gold prices see drop in local and international markets
Gold price drops by $65 internationally to reach $2,662 per ounce, and Rs 5,400 per tola in local bullion market.
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Sugar prices drop by up to 8.5%
Utility Stores cuts prices after sugar mills reduce rates.
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No state pension for new employees from next fiscal
FinMin optimistic about growth in remittances, progress in credit rating