Higher fuel levies, inflation and rupee vulnerability strengthen case for safe-haven assets

National Centre for Brands Development proposed but no funding or roadmap detailed

Cargo handling up 5% to 79m tonnes; seafood exports target $500m as offshore exploration continues

Aurangzeb says inflation projected at 8.2%, budget deficit at 3.6% of GDP & primary surplus at 2% of GDP for FY26-27

Freelance remittances $856m, 5G auction raises $509m; experts warn of low-value trap

KSE-100 surges 18.2% but only Rs16b raised via IPOs; analysts warn of limited fresh funds

Freelance remittances rise to $856m as 5G spectrum auction generates $509m

Floating debt surges to Rs10.56tr on short-term borrowing to meet fiscal shortfalls

Economists warn indirect taxes, reduced subsidies risk inflation, hurting households and industry

Monthly gap improves by Rs470b, but July-May deficit widens 18%