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The stunning loss of the longstanding OPEC member could create disarray and weaken the group

Brent crude rises $3.37 to $111.60, marking a seventh straight day of gains and highest since April 7

Overall trading volume increased to 1.1 billion shares from Monday’s total of 780.2 million

The price of gold per tola reached Rs485,062 in local market

'Our strategy, we call it double T,...Toyota plus Tesla,' Chery's chairman says

Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Sydney led losses, though there were gains in Seoul, Singapore, Taipei and Jakarta

Awaits cabinet nod; security, spectrum made key to licensing

Smart meters, transmission upgrades, battery storage among four priority areas

FPCCI Regional Chairman Zaki Aijaz said cargo transported by rail is considerably more economical

Committee says govt institutions manipulate tenders, financial requirements

KSE-100 settles at 169,497 as investors await clarity on interest rate outlook

Malik emphasised that all policies must be grounded in Pakistan's realities

Traders warn of de-industrialisation, stagnation, vast SME closures

Rises Rs800 per tola; rupee settles at 278.82 per dollar

Says improved competition, efficiency will address distortions, unlock growth

Machinery imports rise 10.28% as sport goods exports increase 12.99% to $319m

ECC clears policy to import old cars, gives contradictory statement to SBP

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Market eventually settles at 169,497.36; SBP later raises the policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.50%

STOXX 600 flat as oil and gas index jumps 8%; ECB and Bank of England meetings in focus this week

Policy rate jumps defying market hopes with effect from Tuesday

Brent crude hits three-week high of $108 as Hormuz shipments stay limited

Instead of finding ways to enhance production, govt is focusing on raising taxes

Islamabad finds itself positioned between much-needed infusion of regional liquidity and looming global energy crisis

Policy tweaks, particularly shift to net billing, impeding further solar adoption

Rising diversification in reserves, payments and energy trade signals slow erosion of dollar centrality

Govt must let prices reflect costs and replace blanket subsidies with targeted cash support

Transshipment surges at Karachi Port, clean energy shift gains pace amid ME conflict

Notification says new transit routes announced under order; Gwadar, Karachi and Taftan designated for cargo movement

Two high-level committees formed to probe over invoicing involving importers, govt officials

KSE-100 index sheds 3,267 points as ME tensions, energy woes mountQ

Price of 24-karat gold per tola increases by Rs2,300 in Pakistan

BoI minister woos overseas Pakistanis, highlights investor-friendly policies, global outreach

Production reaches 290,000 tonnes despite 20% reduction in cultivation area

Experts push for meaningful allocation in budget as global demand surges

Initiative will significantly enhance Pakistan's representation, proactive participation in regional, global economies

Scores 97/100 for cost competitiveness but only 30/100 for infrastructure, creating 67-point gap

Marking Intellectual Property Day, DG affirms support for innovation in sports and beyond

Plan under study to connect Gwadar with ports of Iran and Oman to make it re-export hub

Keeps price Rs100 lower; without change, diesel would have been Rs480/litre

Tomatoes cheaper by 27.65%, potatoes up 3.13% as 19 essential items become costlier

State Bank repays $1b to Abu Dhabi Fund; rupee inches up

SMEDA, PIFD sign MoU for product development, incubation centres, market access

SBP faces dilemma as supply-side pressures clash with need to protect 3.89% GDP growth

IBAN verification through SECP-notified entities will be accepted as a valid proof of identity under new framework

IMF seeks transfer of Rs300b to treasury, longer debt maturity to reduce risks

Innovative product draws global interest at Techtextil exhibition

Hussain outlines vision for climate-smart agriculture, regional cooperation at FAO conference

KSE-100 surges above 170k in late-session rally as diplomatic optimism returns

Emphasise need for policy consistency, business-friendly environment