Business

Govt showcases mangoes, potatoes as both sides discuss affordable tractors

Concerns persist as 21.4% credit rise tilts to production but development lending lags

Leghari invited young Pakistanis to submit their ideas through the Innovation Hub digital platform

SBP holdings rise $14m; gold down Rs3,500/tola

Murad Ali Shah says goal possible with lower energy costs

Rs3.63tr primary surplus recorded as federal deficit narrows to Rs4.8tr

Lack of fresh triggers keeps KSE-100 range-bound ahead of long weekend

PPDA chairman says govt refuses to change the system of daily adjustments in petroleum product prices during talks

The local price of gold declined by Rs3,500 per tola to Rs460,436

Says Pakistan has also returned to global capital markets after 4 years through Eurobond, Panda Bond issuances

FinMin seeks easier digital onboarding, stronger data-sharing and greater integration between banks, capital markets

Servicing costs fall by Rs1.2tr to Rs12tr in FY26; debt-to-GDP ratio also contracts

Brent futures are down 42 cents, or 0.47%, at $88.56 a barrel

Proposed zone will comprise 264 operational units across five specialised segments

Expectations of easing Gulf tensions push KSE-100 index above 180k

Of this collection, a hefty sum comprises capacity charges for idle plants

Jumps Rs4,200/tola; rupee continues slight upward movement against dollar

OPEC also raised its forecast for 2027 oil demand growth

31% adult diabetes rate, low physician numbers fuel digital transformation

Agriculture machinery testing facility, seed trade among key interest areas

Australian court dismisses India's trademark appeal, orders APEDA to pay costs

Seek guarantees against contract reopening, NEPRA concerns among demands

75% increase in four years despite higher taxes, IMF programmes

Exploration, banks, autos and energy stocks lead broad-based buying, geopolitical developments support sentiment

Gold price reaches Rs463,936 per tola after surge in local and global markets

Brent futures gain 72 cents, or 0.81%, to $89.63 a barrel

SECP targets 2.5m investors as capital market participation remains low

KSE-100 index falls for second straight day over fading US-Iran deal hopes

PCJCCI urges infrastructure, quality control investment to unlock full export potential

Programme targets upscaling digital, AI skills for women-led businesses in 9 major cities

Volumes still up 80% YoY; passenger cars lead with 141% growth

Aurangzeb calls for private-sector-led growth, tech adoption

Under revised policy, govt gives six years for modernisation, offers incentive for early completion

Hits Rs459,736/tola on global gains; rupee settles at 277.67/$

Reject govt's claim of reaching consensus in meeting

KSE-100 loses 0.81% in second straight fall as fading US-Iran deal hopes weigh on investor sentiment

Company signs over 10 customer agreements for licensed data feed launched on August 1, says continues to add partners

In the international bullion market, gold prices rise by $24 per ounce

The association has given the government 72-hour ultimatum to solve their issues

Brent crude futures rise $1.4, or 1.6%, to $89.12 a barrel

DFC participation, reciprocal trade framework among key topics

Policy predictability key for buyers, investors as govt reviews auto policy

Business leaders warn 3.7% GDP insufficient for 400m population by 2040

KSE-100 index sheds 120 points; investors lock in profits at higher levels

Newmont consented to Barrick's planned North American gold IPO as part of the agreement

M Ali Malik appointed after long vacancy; finance ministry interviews candidates for NBP president

Economy absorbs energy shock but faces fresh geopolitical and climate risks: SBP

Ministry proposes access to pipeline network for global suppliers, easier fuel re-export, storage expansion

Up 13% as UK, US lead gains; Sindh, Balochistan miss out as inflows rise

Stresses Pakistan's interest in taking framework forward on mutually beneficial basis