Business

World's largest reserves contrast with collapsing output, export constraints as experts warn of Iraq, Libya precedents

Short-term capital gains do not bode well for developing economy where millions are underemployed or unemployed

From zero-yield accounts to crypto and pensions, asset selection will now define outcomes

Economists see inflation, labour constraints, rising competition weighing on world's largest economy

Lessons from global megacities show data-driven transport and air-quality reforms can reverse trend

Promises on paper will not build factories or jobs; Pakistan needs systems, not headlines

Central challenge is to turn fragile stability into broad-based prosperity

Notes no real production expansion; suggests enabling policies for businesses

RRI-developed grain measures 9.66mm, offers higher yields; exporters see potential in premium rice markets

Banks see weak uptake as urban property prices outpace financing

As 2026 kicks off, investors await key statistics, court decision on Trump's tariffs

Bars transaction, mandates divestment of Emcore assets within six months

KSE-100 index surges 4% WoW, or 6,634 points, in strong start to 2026

Commissioner attributes improved performance to strict enforcement of laws, regulations

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Reaches preliminary deal with bondholders; IMF welcomes development

Dispatches, however, increase marginally by 1.47% in December

Minister says high energy prices impacting production, eroding competitiveness

Smart glasshouse inaugurated to support controlled-environment research

Index jumps 1.52% as banks, fertiliser stocks lead gains despite foreign selling

FM for Petroleum informed KSA ambassador Pakistan will participate in forum later this month following Saudi invite

PBS data shows short-term relief from food and fuel prices, but cost pressures persist

Business group warns lack of regulation fuels smuggling

Exports drop further; imports increase at faster pace

Injects Rs13tr via OMOs, unveils '26 auction calendar; gold jumps Rs5,700/tola

Historic session sees KSE-100 leap 2,679 points to new all-time high

Double-digit inflation, currency devaluation and IMF conditions deepen pressure on middle-income households

Major currencies extend 2025 gains against dollar as markets await US data and Fed leadership signals

Government expects to collect $368m under new electronic device manufacturing policy

Issues 47 notices to undertakings involved in cartelisation, price-fixing, prohibited agreements, deceptive practices

Debt settlement a short-term solution; market opening welcomed

Central bank holdings rise $13m as total deposits reach $21b; 2026 starts with softer bullion prices

KSE-100 index surges 2,300 points to record high

Says petroleum rights holders must disclose changes in shareholding, capital issuance

Minister says PR to become Rs100b revenue-earning entity; experts warn track, signalling issues still pose safety risk

Experts allege Indus Waters Treaty violations after Chenab flows drop; farmers warn of crop losses

Inflation at 5.6% for month of December; CPI averages 3.5% in 2025

Annual report reveals talks with IPPs eliminated financial burden of Rs3,400b on consumers and national exchequer

AKTA cites widespread closures, soaring inflation and unemployment, warns of no economic recovery in sight for 2026

Total relief estimated at Rs5.6b; NEPRA concludes hearing on fuel cost revision

Minister says no shortage of wheat in country, reviews province wise sowing

De-dollarisation induced central banks, crypto giants behind record run

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Punjab bears bulk of flood losses as high costs squeeze farmers

Allows 35% dollar retention for exporters; long-term buy-back contracts planned

Ufone-Telenor merged company to optimise spectrum, expand network capabilities

KSE-100 index loses 418 points, driven down by profit-taking

Four modern facilities to be set up as existing ports will reach full capacity by 2040

Mini budget looms as six-month revenue collection rises at slower pace of 10%

KSE-100 index loses 418.47 points, settles at 174,054.32