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Fiscal, labour, social reforms can stop Pakistan sliding back into poverty trap after 20 years of progress, say expert

Gold surges Rs8,300 per tola amid global rally; rupee stable

Minister envisions three new ports equipped with modern cargo facilities, digital systems

Move will significantly enhance MLCF's production capacity

BOI assures Nova Minerals of facilitation as minister highlights potential in gold, mineral processing

Finance Division cites limited fiscal space in current development programme

Improvement in security, hopes of IMF tranche aid market's advance

Musadik Malik, envoy explore cooperation in community welfare, climate-adaptive agriculture

Move led by director Javed Kureishi fails as five directors walk out of session, exposing split among shareholders

Over 5,500 containers stranded as Islamabad moves to safeguard protocols

ICMC 2025 underscores regional integration, Islamic finance innovation and women's inclusion in capital market reform

Hardware delays, rising electricity prices, and labor inequities show the hidden toll of AI’s surge

KSE-100 index gains 2,473 points amid political stability, security success, and calmer regional outlook

SBP raises Rs493b in T-bills auction drawing heavy participation; gold softens; rupee firm

Govt set to adopt new model designed to improve financial health of utilities

Framework focuses on climate resilience, education, and energy reform; Malik calls for scalable, high-impact projects

Deputy High Commissioner commends the participation of Pakistani fintech companies

Private sector-led initiative strengthens energy infrastructure, signals renewed investment under SIFC reforms

Index edges higher by 313 points amid focus on political, security scenarios

Envoy seeks to deepen ties, facilitate exchange of expertise

For economic sovereignty, centre and provinces must cut expenses by 60%

Haroon Akhtar, Qaiser Sheikh call National Industrial Policy 2025, Asaan Karobar Act 2025 blueprint for revival

Oct sales reach 17,333 units, supported by new variants, lower inflation

A high-level meeting finalises plans to attract investment in Pakistan

Precious metal surges Rs5,900/tola; rupee gains marginally

Blames PTI; proposes delinking population from NFC distribution formula

Urges Pakistani entrepreneurs to upgrade their skills, explore emerging opportunities

Says such markets can serve as critical financing channel for economies having low savings rate

Broad-based selling spree was observed in blue-chip stocks

Standard Chartered sees lender overwhelmed as easy money era ends, says Pakistan must make this programme its last

Two-week-long mission will scrutinise Pakistan's laws, rules, practices before finalising a report

Industrialists urge government to fix tariff at 9 cents for power consumption plan success

Price of gold per tola rises sharply by Rs5,900

Solar adoption surges 28.1% MoM as high tariffs drive shift, but grid underutilisation creates fiscal burden

PM targets 2 million merchants by June as currency in circulation rises to 34%

UN chief warns nations to 'fight climate crisis, not each other' as US absence stands out

KSE-100 index surges over 1,900 points, led by fertiliser, oil & gas and cement sectors

Weak US data lifts precious metal over 2% internationally; rupee edges up

Islamabad will bear loss if Doha sells gas in open market below contract price

Jameel noted Pakistan achieving significant macroeconomic stability

Study advocates growth-oriented reform of trade, industrial policy

Envoys highlight trade avenues, call for moving beyond 1971 to boost ties

PAAPAM says rising influx threatens Rs300b local production, 1.83m jobs as reduced duties distort competition

Price of 10 grams gold rises by Rs6,337

KSE-100 surges over 1,900 points as key sectors lead gains

Treasury firms chase lesser-known coins for returns, triggering warnings over instability

Pakistan resets rules faster than investment cycles can adjust, eroding confidence

Over 100 regulators, overlapping rules, repeated paperwork and high taxes continue to deter investment

With most gains driven by financials and energy giants, PSX lacks broad participation needed for durable bull run

To accelerate growth, they must invest heavily in human capital and digital skills, harmonise regulatory frameworks