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Directs Petroleum Division to address issues hampering refinery upgrade plans

Say businesses see higher ROI, targeted outreach, leaving traditional marketing behind

K-P Governor urges industries to leverage global opportunities in textile, leather sectors at Karachi Expo.

Central bank, which hiked rates to a 20-year high to fight soaring prices, has now cut four times in a row since June

Silver prices also rose, with cost per tola increasing by Rs200 to settle at Rs3,350

Analysts credit ongoing rally to growing anticipation of a cut in central bank’s key policy rate

KSE-100 index gains 409 points as earnings beat expectations

RTO outlines benefits of filing returns on time at awareness session

Report says shifts will leave 2024 global GDP growth unchanged from 3.2% projected in July

Raise concerns  over spectrum allocation, market dominance at fourth hearing on merger

Call for improved bank conduct, awareness campaigns to maximise impact

Dismisses request for ‘must-run’ status for RLNG plants, overhaul allowances

The bullish trend briefly touched 86,940 points during intra-day trading.

GBP seeing considerable activity as well, with buying rates at Rs358.70 and selling rates at Rs361.25.

The Federal Tax Ombudsman report states latest move complicates sales tax return submissions and supply chain

In international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce rose by $11 reaching new high of $2,737

Even after 10 years of the CPEC, the port is not connected with the national electricity grid

Without action from Congress, tax cuts enacted under former President Donald Trump are set to expire after 2025

KSE-100 index continues rally for second day in a row

A surcharge has been imposed on those who file late returns.

The delegation expressed their gratitude for the IMF's continued support

Strong remittances and rising exports, including IT, drive $119m surplus

Increase in retention limit for forex accounts, stable rupee support export growth

Real effective exchange rate drops below 100; gold continues to eclipse record

Will receive principal payment of Rs14.8b from power purchaser

Commissioner looks for provincial support, leads efforts to promote 'Insured Pakistan'

KSE-100 index jumps 807.42 points, settles at 86,057.52

Pakistan's meat exports to China hit $3.37 million in 2024, boosted by rising demand for quality meat.

Minister says upcoming spectrum auction, fibre policy will spur economic growth

Global finance chiefs meet in Washington amid wars, weak Chinese economy, and US election trade concerns.

EU spends €42bn annually subsidising fossil-fuel cars, study urges shift towards EV subsidies to meet green goals.

Steelmakers urge FBR to impose 18% sales tax on steel furnaces using local scrap, citing Rs30bn loss to the exchequer.

Gold prices have hit record highs globally at $2,726 per ounce.

Agreements cover range of sectors, including coconut products, gum, cocoa, ginger, spices, and consumer goods

However, this relationship should not be politicised or used for political point-scoring

Understanding the role of intellectual growth, policy reform in national progress

When people are free to innovate and take risks, wealth is created in ways that benefit society

If Pakistan follows stabilisation path, it is most unlikely it will be last IMF programme

Pakistan hopes SCO can help settle disputes with India, open new trade routes

Over 200 firms, startups, and industry experts participated in GITEX 2024

Independent institution will help address capacity payment challenge

Major driver of volumetric growth was P2P module launched in 2022

Pakistan's digital payment surge is reshaping lives, boosting financial inclusion and driving economic change

Deficit tops $1.8tr on high debt costs, spending on social security

Wall Street benchmarks were lifted by Netflix earnings and tech stocks

FAO official says 20% of population is underweight, 15% faces severe food insecurity

Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 233 points, or 0.27% WoW, settles at 85,250

Say support price drains billions of rupees, only benefits banks, govt and mills