Business

KSE-100 recovers sharply on ME ceasefire, budget and institutional buying

Crude prices were already headed for a 12% decline for the week following the cease-fire between Israel and Iran

People sceptical about immediate effect on strained household budgets

Bloomberg Intelligence cites sharpest drop in default probability among emerging markets

Industrialists oppose interference in NEPRA proceedings, call deferral of KE hearing unlawful

Mobile wallets are rising, but trust, gender gap & low usage reveal deeper challenges

Duties reinstated on 285 items; phased reduction plan slowed to avoid job loss

Bloomberg names Pakistan most improved emerging market economy as default risk falls from 59% to 47% in 12 months

Discuss the establishment of the Pakistan Digital Corridor to China and Central Asia

Plan to expand fleet, grow cargo handling, build local vessels unveiled, and push for green, digital transformation

EPBD says Rs7.2tr in guaranteed returns to banks must be redirected to industry, urges 6% policy rate

Cheema holds high-level talks in Washington

Say they are facing challenges despite making huge investments

KSE-100 index surges 2,333 points as budget, $3.6b loan boost sentiment

Lack of reliable data has so far hindered development of effective policies

SPI down 1.52% YoY, 0.18% WoW, driven by falling rates of eggs, chicken and vegetables

KCCI, BMG urge ECC to scrap proposed tariff increase, citing surplus gas

Conducts OMOs to ease liquidity crunch, gold drops Rs5,000/tola as demand falls

Cumulative losses of state firms increased to record Rs5.9tr by Dec 2024

SECP calls conference strategic session held annually and attended by employees only

KSE-100 index surges 2,333 points as strong RDA inflows, budget approval drive rally 

The index traded between a high of 123,628.23 and a low of 122,222.69

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 715 points, settles at 122,046

Entrepreneurs from around globe will be offered financial support, mentorship

NTC chairman and senior officials briefed the PM's aide on the commission's core responsibilities

Minister holds meeting to finalise major financial collaboration for green development

Leghari calls for more cross-border power trade, investment in shared infrastructure

Meeting explores partnerships to boost Pakistan's global presence

Plans Rs100b subsidy for electric two, three-wheelers over five years

Bilwani condemns Section 37AA as 'draconian', warns of business relocation, nationwide protests

It marks second-largest decline since 2011 owing to debt repayments

Experts urge tax cut to catalyse affordability; say scheme will fail without coordination

Says PPP backs federal budget after govt concedes to limit FBR arrest powers to sales tax forgery; exemption

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops over 700 points, settles at 122,046

Maritime minister says development will align ship recycling with global standards

Yasin calls on govt to provide stability, seize UK's open-door policy for trade

Despite 89% retail transactions being online, 71% prefer OTC, paper-based methods over trust concerns

Prices edge up Rs300/tola; rupee up five paisa at 283.72/$

US envoy says it is right time for investors to explore vast mineral deposits

KSE-100 index rises 515 points, aided by easing of regional tensions

China, UK follow as leading destinations; exports to the US rise over 11%

Businessmen demand reversal of decision, reinstatement of previous 4% tax rate

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Pakistan, FAO express concern over increasing impact of climate change on farmers

Price of silver per tola increases by Rs 86, reaching Rs 3,850

Project to support professional development of 5,000 teachers, award scholarships to 400 female students for training

KSE-100 index rises 515 points, also aided by easing of regional tensions

KSE-100 index registers second highest increase of over 6,000 points in buying spree

Pakistan faces 29% tariff on exports to US under Trump’s measures targeting countries with large trade surpluses

Says outages based on technical and commercial losses violate law