Business

Pakistan's highest 29% corporate tax, plus 10% super tax, deters investors

With high interest rate and surplus, income-GDP growth falls, tax collection shrinks while taxes are increased

Every friction point country introduces tilts competitive advantage toward rivals

As Trump upends multilateral trade order, Global South fights back

Inflation, though showing signs of easing, continues to erode living standards of millions, threatens developmental pr

Pakistan must prioritise agriculture, industrial cooperation, tech innovation and merit-based execution

Experts warn new scheme may collapse without armed forces' inclusion, safeguards

FCC to vote on Oct 28 to block approval of devices with Covered List parts, revoke authorisations

KSE-100 index plunges 5,892 points, or 3.5%, as market correction deepens

Departs for US where he will meet officials of multilateral lenders

Cyclon Tech, Shaanxi Water Group to develop smart irrigation, flood management projects enhancing climate resilience

Says regaining competitive advantage in global markets key priority

Maritime minister urges stronger regional cooperation, eco-tourism to protect habitats along Indus Flyway

Tax revenue jumps 19% in FY25 as authorities move to document event management sector

KCCI, Saudi delegation discuss petrochemical, industrial investment opportunities

Pakistan's reliance on edible oil reflects deep trade connection with Indonesia

Price of gold per tola increases by Rs 2,100

Industrialists demand timely measures to avert threat to stability

Stocks slide for fifth session in a row; KSE-100 index sheds 1,433 points

Index edges up 0.17% vs previous week as chicken, flour, onion prices climb

Purchase of Aframax and MR-2-class oil tankers will cost $193m

Designs state-of-the-art complex for Chinese investors, expands industrial base

Transaction being negotiated with nominated entity of UAE govt

Surge comes on low base; rise 22% MoM, reaching 17,174 units in September

FinMin says partnership entering strategic phase to deepen economic collaboration

Gold slips but silver soars to all-time high amid global supply crunch

Govt reportedly admits data was incomplete, with some import figures missing

KSE-100 plunges 1,433 points, dips below 164,000 in turbulent session

Index falls for 4th straight day, sheds 736 points on selling by local, foreign players

Governor projects stability while economists call optimism misplaced

SBP's holdings increase to $14.42b; gold steady against global decline

Fellowship will enable financial sector channel more investment into clean energy, resilient infrastructure

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Turtle Excluder Devices to help meet sustainability standards, regain access to US seafood market

Designs Project Kuiper to expand high-speed internet access worldwide, including Pakistan

Rise 1.46% MoM, 11.3% YoY in September, inflow surge from Saudi Arabia, UAE drives quarterly total to $9.54b

KSE-100 closes below 165,000; market faces selling pressure despite strong remittance inflows

Chaudhry says event aims to attract global investors, develop ports, expand infrastructure

Investors worry over likely no reduction in policy rate, IMF review

Visit, led by Prince Saud, marks milestone in investment-led development strategy; will visit Karachi and Lahore

Supreme Court rules CCP chair cannot cast vote in adjudication matters

Claims high Q4 growth despite structural weaknesses, tight policies

He noted that no local manufacturer offers more than a 24-month battery warranty

Competition body finds evidence of monopolistic practices during inquiry

IMC says environment has forced it to consider commercial imports; seeks EDB guidance to begin process

Spot rate tops $4,000/ounce globally; Pakistani rupee inches up

Lender sets Rs3.1tr surplus target with Rs500b flood relief; losses hit Rs744b

Price of gold per ounce jumps by $84

KSE-100 drops 0.55% to 165,266.75

The rapid motorisation trend, despite being one of the lowest in the world, has compounded the challenge