Business

Markets jittery as traders scale back expectations of Fed rate cuts

Price of silver per 10 grams decreases by Rs43 in Pakistan

Mobile banking users hit 126 million but ATM withdrawals still dominate transaction values

Running conventional SUV strains household budgets as fuel prices surge

Rs23b subsidy keeps petrol, diesel rates unchanged for one week

Lower cargo thresholds, fuel incentives aim to raise ship traffic

Availability would remain adequate subject to all urea plants operating throughout the year

Short-term inflation spikes on diesel 30%, petrol 25% hikes; up 0.21% WoW

Gold crashes Rs24,300 to Rs499,462 per tola amid global sell-off

Zong, Jazz begin phased rollout as Ufone to follow in coming days

KSE-100 index falls 0.73% WoW as ME flare-up sends crude soaring

Step taken to slash cost for exporters, shield scheme from abuse

Market experts attribute the decline to disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran

Profit-taking drags KSE-100 down 1,552 points amid geopolitical tensions

Research flags zero-click cyber exploits as IT export sector adopts vibe coding

Bullion stabilises at Rs523,762 per tola; rupee inches up to 279.26/$

Industry calls for structured delegation, pre-visit coordination to avoid past inefficiencies

Fall nearly 50% to 572 flights in early March amid Gulf airspace disruptions

Dispute centres on whether OpenAI can offer Frontier via AWS without violating the Microsoft partnership

Lower oil prices, rebound in regional markets fuel share buying in key sectors

'This will reduce entry barriers and help established businesses raise capital for expansion'

Initiative will help produce value-added products, increase incomes of farmers, artisans

According to exporters, Gerry's Dnata recently introduced an additional charge of Rs50 per kg on meat exports

Progressive policies, stable business environment required to woo local, foreign investors

Project aims to deepen channels, cut congestion at Karachi port

Autos, fertilisers, banks, cement, oil sectors see notable buying interest as overall trading volume stands at 397m

Price of silver per tola drops by Rs75, settles at Rs8,494

Industry players point to proposals to increase sales tax on HEVs and PHEVs from 8.5% to 18%

Conditions target audits, digital invoicing and enforcement outcomes

Digital transition, omanisation policy to redefine jobs for unskilled Pakistanis

Business leaders call for policy stability, investor-friendly reforms to unlock investment potential

Wind energy plants operating under 2013 policy received a hefty Rs42 per unit

Asia spot LNG prices have doubled to three-year highs in the second major supply shock in four years

Will erode revaluation surpluses; SBP injects Rs293b; gold inches up

Chinese envoy stresses language skills as key to unlocking trade, investment potential

Index climbs 837 points to close above 150k, driven by late-session rally

Govt firms fail to submit audited accounts; regulator pushes for women on boards

Says all banks would remain closed on March 20 and 21, Friday and Saturday, on account of Eidul Fitr holidays

Benchmark index remained highly volatile as investors alternated between buying and selling

Price of silver per 10 grams rises by Rs110 in Pakistan

Fund refuses to freeze 15% levy or exempt efficient industrial plants despite request

PIDE report warns 500,000 Pakistani workers may not be able to go to Gulf countries

Over 900,000 Roshan Digital Accounts opened with $12b inflows as government widens investment base

Organisers cite regional developments, travel environment for rescheduling

ICMA submits proposals for FY27 budget to broaden revenue base

Committee told 75% shares sold while liabilities shifted to holding company

Apparel industry urges CM to reconsider 0.9% infrastructure levy

Investor interest dampened by holiday lull, regional situation and policy uncertainty

Says deal does not involve horizontal or vertical integration, unlikely to create dominant position

External pressures resurface in 8MFY26 as import growth piles pressure on BoP