Business

NBP official asks Pakistan, China to play greater role in upgrading global supply network

SBP injects Rs11tr into banking system via OMOs; gold prices climb

Minister links 26% growth to unified strategy; industry complains about dearth of support

FBR claims new digital tax law targets firms with no physical presence

Value-added products drive recovery; millers cautiously optimistic, urge policy clarity to target $20b in exports

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UK chamber shows interest in introducing solar-powered heating appliances

Annual inflation shows 1.61% drop as tomatoes, LPG prices fall

Year ends with $2.1b but June deficit raises concern; trade gap widens to $29.4b

Govt agrees to form grievance body after talks with FPCCI; KCCI maintains call for strike, citing unresolved concerns

Profit-taking halts rally; key stocks limit downside

Index soars 2,286 points, led by investor interest in fertiliser, energy stocks

BOI targets 90-day implementation; regulatory overhaul aims to slash compliance costs, approval timelines

Host South Africa says forum must show global leadership to tackle trade barriers

Facilitation points will help boost industrial linkages, CPEC investment

Bodies formed to fast-track sewage treatment projects as Karachi discharges 472m gallons of wastewater daily

Central bank injects Rs902.5b via dual OMOs; rupee stable at 284.97/$

Chainstore Association accuses Chinese e-commerce giant of tax evasion, predatory pricing, and unfair competition; dem

The report notes that Pakistan remains one of the most heavily taxed telecom markets in the region

LOI signed; deal sets stage for govt to explore Bitcoin reserves, and regulatory innovation

Suzuki warns that allowing used car imports could flood Pakistan with lower-quality vehicles

The move follows a high-level meeting between Minister Bilal Bin Saqib and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele

Locally, the price of gold per tola declined by Rs900, settling at Rs355,100

Market reached an intraday high of 138,943.47 and a low of 136,674.98

KSE-100 index soars 2,286 points, led by investor interest in energy stocks

Envoy calls for creating opportunities for US businesses

Potential ratings upgrade, talks with traders drive index higher by 440 points

Rs497m off-dock terminal near new airport to focus on fish, date exports to unlock Balochistan's economic potential

38 locally assembled cars exported to Japan; experts call for urgent policy clarity to compete in global RHD market

PM likely to inaugurate rail service but previous failure still haunts travellers

Developing direct subsidy model for residential consumers to revitalise energy sector

The minister stressed the urgent need to shift from ocean fishing, as fish stocks deplete, to sustainable aquaculture

External outflows, SBP purchases also weigh; gold down Rs3,000/tola

Executive Director, DFS Group, SBP, Sohail Javaad, highlighted SBP's focus on building a digital economy

Despite IMF objection, new agreement allows exports if stocks exceed 7MMT

Closure of USC, part of govt’s broader privatisation plan, is set to reshape retail landscape

Overall market activity remained subdued, with total traded volume at 702 million shares and turnover of Rs32 billion

IDR reaches 103%, even exceeding bank deposits, starving private sector

Report says country lags behind in 5G race

US trade talks, exchange rate controls, and reforms also come under scrutiny

Mills unilaterally set ex-mill price at Rs175 instead of Rs165

Say new policies pile pressure on industry, threaten documentation process

Despite strong start, KSE-100 index loses steam and sheds 563 points

Commerce minister meets APPG members, UK PM's trade envoy; talks highlight IT, green energy, and new Business Advisor

Hopes it will be able to convince regulator, which will pave way for Telenor merger

FPCCI postpones strike; Lahore Chamber will close businesses on July 19

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Metal falls Rs700/tola as global prices ease on inflation, tariff jitters; currency up 5 paisa

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