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Cellphone production drops 35% in April amid rising costs, 18% GST

Research says Pakistan on 'front line' of global struggle to exit coal agreements

Rs10 remittance bonus could boost inflows, reduce inflation by up to 6%, economist says

Rejects India's objections on loan use; raises concerns over tax base, poverty

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Businessmen demand action against officials trying to slow investment pace

Zaki Ijaz cites limited finance, high costs and regulatory hurdles as key challenges

CEO highlights localisation-led growth of auto sector

KSE-100 index advances on diplomatic optimism, strong IPO demand

Minister says PIA privatisation completed, three power distribution companies next

One-page Urdu return, Rs25,000 minimum tax, exemption from audit proposed

Say temporary relief in market hours must be extended beyond Eid

US-Iran conflict fuels cost-of-living crisis amid oil market volatility

New law to comply with HK convention, push for environmentally safe activity

Brent crude futures were up 82 cents, or 0.8%, at $103.40 a barrel by 1653 GMT

Plug-in hybrids grouped with zero-emission vehicles may slow EV adoption

Stronger dollar weighs on bullion globally; rupee edges up

KSE-100 index falls 0.4% as investors lock in profits before weekend

PVARA chairman says blockchain integration with drone tech can boost logistics, transparency

Tola Associates estimates $20b annual inflows; PBC seeks tax relief to stem wealth exodus

KSE-100 closes at 167,844 points on muted volumes amid global caution

Taameer Group expresses interest in expanding investments in hospitality, hotel, real estate, and construction sectors

Govt commits to achieving primary budget surplus target of 2% of GDP

Govt approves Rs5.3b helicopter for Diamer Basha dam as Iqbal flags poor management

Experts say move must ensure financial diversification not just add to debt pile

SBP holdings jump $1.21b to $17.08b on IMF inflows, bond proceeds

Will ask oil producing nations to build crude buffers at Energy City in Gwadar

Formal sector volumes plunge 45%, fruit procurement drops over 50% after 20% FED

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KSE-100 index jumps amid hopes of US-Iran dialogue success, China visit buzz

Production sharing agreements signed after nearly two-decade gap

Broad-based rally lifts KSE-100 to 168,514 amid US-Iran hopes

Warns higher levies risk social stability as petrol tax hits Rs118 per litre

Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur motorway to be completed in two years; $100-150m investment pipeline

Tumbles on lag effect; international prices climb amid Iran hopes; rupee inches up

Experts urge urgent reforms amid Middle East tensions, Hormuz disruptions

Fuel cost hits Rs9.97/kWh as furnace oil usage surges six?fold, raising adjustment claims

Investors wary as supply disruption continues

New tariff talks, agri-deals, and rare earth negotiations signal cautious reset in China-US ties

KSE-100 index rebounds sharply, approaches 165k amid improved investor confidence

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Benchmark KSE-100 index closes at 164,831.42 as improved global cues and buying across key sectors support sentiment

NLC will buy shipping company's stake along with management control

Brokerage estimates transport index up 6.9%, food up 1.5% and SBP policy tightening

Vows to deepen cooperation with Japan in geosciences, mineral research

Easing oil prices, pause in ME tensions fuel selective stock buying

Secretary agriculture sees stable prices, improved market as seed cotton crosses Rs11,000/maund

Dual nationality curbs delayed SBP appointment; debt office also understaffed

Foreign companies repatriate $172m in April, up 42% YoY