Business

Traders say holding funds without justification disrupts business

Symposium discusses crop research, smart farming, education links, poultry projects

Memorandum focuses on smart cities, industrial projects and technology transfer

Former Fed official faces challenge of translating long-standing criticism into actionable reforms

KSE-100 slides nearly 5,000 points, or 2.6% WoW, as investors turn cautious

The contract, which expires in late 2030, was approved with 85% of votes cast

300bps reduction in ERS rate, power relief to lift textiles, cement and steel

Minister says education equips youth to contribute to marine conservation and blue economy

Seek to expand cooperation in trade, investment, mining and energy

Debt-to-GDP rises to 70.7% as FBR misses targets despite slowing refunds

Price of gold per tola falls by Rs25,500

US dollar slips 9 paisa to close at Rs279.77, while in open market it declines 10 paisa to Rs280.82

Index pares weekly losses despite profit-taking; foreign investors sell Rs1.3b

Investors track US-Iran tensions, dollar strengthens

Committee formed to review SBP's new banknote designs and proposed Rs10 coin switch

SPI shows 4.52% YoY increase — eggs, tomatoes, wheat flour lead rise; WoW declines 0.03%

Despite IMF downward revising target, FBR pins hopes on Rs50b super tax arrears

Panel reviews losses, recoveries and staffing gaps at HESCO, SEPCO

Private-sector chairman says TCP to act as global trading firm, exit price-setting role

WB delegation welcomed reform agenda, assured practical cooperation in implementing agreed measures

Govt opts for highest-bidder model as S Arabia, UAE and Turkish show interest

Tells SECP reforms will target lower issuance costs, digital onboarding and wider investor participation

SME Cluster Expo highlights role of SMEs, foreign partners in industry growth

Ministry of Commerce says export-related issues raised by Punjab govthad been taken up with the relevant authorities

LCCI president says industrial sector is under severe pressure

Rs327b to be collected from large firms after court ruling; oil and gas companies' share put at Rs90b

Seven-day committee to review tariffs fixed under interim government agreement

KSE-100 crashes 3.21% amid geopolitical fears, disappointing FFC results

BOI highlights mining, manufacturing, SEZs, STZs to attract Chinese investors

Sea links via Djibouti, Mombasa aimed at bypassing third-country transshipment, cut transit by 45 days

Mid-year assessment cites Rs822b flood losses, coordination gaps

Rupee firms slightly while extreme volatility grips global precious metals markets

Report shows only one govt firm earned over Rs100b; only 36% completed audits

KSE-100 closes at 182,338 after institutional sell-off; support breached

Price per 10 grams also rises by Rs18,175

Review trade progress, agree on new sectoral working groups

Index gains 178 points amid caution over ME situation, profit-taking

Agreement aims to support export-led growth, $3tr economy vision

Meeting underscored importance of sustained engagement to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, development

Stresses expansion, better utilisation of quotas under preferential trade deal

Highlights policy stability, new digital e-mining platform at Pak-China forum

KCCI president, while acknowledging verdict, stresses manner, timing of tax critical

Price cuts, policy support and crop shifts drive higher offtakes, not farm expansion

Leghari directs DISCOs to adjust bills for exported electricity

Jumps by Rs21,100; global bullion tops $5,300 on investor anxiety over Fed independence

Fiscal policy report shows public debt at 70.7% of GDP as deficit breaches limit

KSE-100 index gains 0.09% to settle at 188,380 after a volatile session marked by cautious investor activity

Price per 10 grams also rises by Rs18,090

In private sector transaction, Pakistan will import 6m barrels of WTI oil

Local rates dip Rs1,500/tola while international prices surge past $5,000/oz