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Bitcoin hit a new all-time high on July 9, with some influencers predicting a $120,000-$130,000 rally

Duties, taxes on import exempted to make sweetener affordable

Weakness in heavyweight stocks, choppy trading drive market down

Initiative will digitise movement of oil products from refineries to retail outlets

The introduction of 16% sales tax on rental spaces is not just a financial blow

New framework to foster federal-provincial harmonisation, climate resilience

SBP chief says new law will lay foundations for regulation of virtual assets

He was chairing the third meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Essential Cash Crops

FinMin emphasises evidence-based policymaking; says tax policy office shifted from FBR

Investor interest shifts towards longer-term papers as yields decline

Economic migration spurs record inflows; June remittances slip 8% MoM

SBP tells Senate panel inflows may shift back to informal channels, fall below $32b

SBP governor says new law will lay foundations for licencing and regulation of country’s virtual assets sector

Weakness in heavyweights, choppy trading drive market lower despite robust volumes

Cabinet committee also approves joint venture model for sale of Roosevelt Hotel

Aurangzeb slams PBS for decade-old, unreliable economic indicators

Regulator developing AI-based feature to streamline incorporations

KSE-100 index edges up 33 points as investors lock in profit at higher valuations

Competition Commission approved 69 M&A transactions in FY25

NAVTTC adopts Chinese models to reform vocational training

Want to make mill modern metallurgical facility

Jumps Rs1,500/tola; exchange firm exits market amid tightening regulations

Forms committee tasked with identifying concrete steps to remove procedural hurdles

China comes on top as shipments hit $2.6b in July-May FY25

The global price of gold rose to $3,325 per ounce, which triggered a corresponding rise in local rates

Despite push from PM and DPM, compliance fails; austerity measures continue

US will impose 25% levies on goods from Japan and South Korea

KSE-100 index climbs 1,421 points, settles at 133,370

It will bring transparency as banking linkages remain limited

"We freed up our balance sheet to invest in what's next – platforms, not pylons"

Governor commits to reforms for sustainable, inclusive growth

A key meeting was held with Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov

Despite rally forecast, market faces external, fiscal challenges

SBP releases Q3 PIBs, MTBs auction calendar, gold dips Rs2,500/tola and rupee weakens slightly

Interior minister will meet UAE counterpart to raise rejection issues

Lack of fresh funds, slow judicial process further push industries into distress

Benchmark KSE-100 index climbs 1,421 points to 133,370

Local prices reacted to a $25 dip in the international bullion market

Maritime minister announces record 25,000 tonne quota from IOTC

Apple supplier posts 15.82% YoY growth, cautions about geopolitical, exchange rate risks

Exports surge despite global uncertainty, buoyed by eased US tariffs, competitive manufacturing

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Setbacks highlight pressure on second-tier Chinese EV automakers as BYD dominates

Wholesale markets follow official prices but retailers continue to hike consumer prices

KSE-100 breaks records in first trading stretch from 125,000 to 131,000

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High base effect, longer replacement cycles, and inflation push demand down by 8%

PFC chief urges prioritising digital reforms in trade, taxation, and industry

MoU aims to expand access to finance, formalisation, and support for MSMEs under PM's inclusive growth vision

Sugar, milk, beef up but tomato, onion, wheat flour lead YoY price decline