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Ship arrival marks efforts to operationalise Gwadar Port as strategic gateway

Retreats from peak as Israel attacks Iran; KSE-100 index gains 0.4% WoW

Traders bet on rising oil prices as tensions escalate following Israeli strikes on Iran

Committee finds 57% increase in clearance time, 2% to 23% drop in revenue between Feb-April'25 under new FCA model

China and the US concluded two days of negotiations in London

Say federal, Sindh allocations ignore Karachi's needs, fail small businesses

Rupee on downward trajectory; gold soars as Israel strikes Iran

Annual SPI down 1.41% as onions, fuel, and flour rates drop, tomatoes, potatoes see sharp price hikes

KSE-100 drops 1,950 points, driven by risk-off sentiment

Analysts revise forecasts after Israeli strikes on Iran stoked fears of broader conflict

Oil sector hits out at govt for plans to slap carbon, petroleum levies on furnace oil

Despite Indian opposition, IFC to coordinate $6.6b mining project financing

Global stocks dived, investors rush to safe havens

NEPRA holds public hearing on DISCOs' revenue requirement of Rs455b

Experts cautiously welcome new IT initiative aiming to train 35,000 youth

Province bets on modern farming, irrigation, horticulture clusters

PBS assumed full PSDP utilisation despite actual spending falling short, NA told

KSE-100 index fell by 1.57% or 1,949.56 points

LCCI urges govt to revise proposals, warns of missing growth target

Early gains fade as geopolitical worries pull index down by 260 points

Platform will provide public access to vital govt datasets, promote innovation

Climate ministry says $50b required to hit 60% renewables target by 2030 despite 54% clean energy share last month

No rate cut expected by analysts but survey sees inflation at 6-8%

FPCCI says country needs investment-friendly, growth-oriented fiscal framework

Number of such consumers will also grow in line with SDG target

Sales rise across all vehicle segments except tractors – industry seeks clarity on EV, HEV tax treatment

Post-drilling analysis included two Drill Stem Tests (DSTs) in the Lower Goru Formation

PSX benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at 124,093.12, falling by 259.56 points

First prize, two Rs25,000 prize bond winners will each claim Rs30 million

Draws govt's attention to key sectors

Index surges 2,328 points on equity tax status quo, upbeat FY26 outlook

Industry urges withdrawal of taxes on IT, digital services sectors warning that new taxes may derail growth

Some air concern over impact on local manufacturing; others dub new policies balanced

Capacity will be increased through executing plant upgrade projects

Rupee down 26 paisa at 282.47/$; gold gains Rs600

Average monthly inflows rise by 10.7% from FY24 – easing deficit; South Africa, Ireland, Malaysia lead new growth

Nepra to decide on FCA petition on June 19 as KE seeks adjustment of Rs16b

Says despite commitment, sales tax exemption on petroleum products not withdrawn

Grants include Rs60b for defence not linked to war, largest share spent on IPPs

KSE-100 surges 2,328.24 points (1.91%) post-budget, closing at 124,352.68 after touching 124,588.17 intraday

Monthly savings range from PKR 2,000 and upwards under revised income tax system

Chinese stocks gained after US-China meeting in London led to a preliminary deal to ease trade tensions

No new taxes on fertiliser, pesticides; seed sector reforms, foreign training programmes announced

Higher levy to deny consumers relief from falling global oil prices

Power sector to get lion's share of Rs1.03tr while allocations for KE, AJK, FATA, and industries cut

Middle class to feel heat as digital platforms, solar panels, cars and couriers among key targets

Govt targets Rs64b in revenue from taxes on digital platforms, courier services

Budget mandates social media platforms to submit advertising revenue details to FBR every quarter

Market sees stability as budget leaves capital gains tax unchanged

Index rises 383 points owing to progress on resolving debt crisis