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Absence of reliable enterprise data, outdated processes remain biggest challenges

July also recorded the second-highest monthly increase in investor accounts in PSX history

ECNEC to review Rs240b mega projects for Karachi water supply, Lahore filtration plant

Second transmission line work to commence, supply expansion under consideration

Tariff proposals remain 300% higher; industry ministry seeks protection

The price of gold per tola climbs by Rs11,300 to Rs449,236

KSE-100 Index adds 1,761.66 points as investors return to commercial banks, energy and fertiliser stocks

Exports grow 9.5%, imports surge $1b, as incentives fail to curb imbalance

Experts advocate local manufacturing, tech transfer to harness solar potential

KSE-100 index advances on easing Gulf situation, optimism about loan refinancing

Current bilateral trade at $1.9b as Dutch envoy seeks local partners

Local rates jump Rs10,000/tola ahead of key US jobs data; rupee inches up

Security, cost concerns delay $7.7b Reko Diq mine project

KPT will offer wharfage concessions from 20% to 80%

Second evaluation confirms presence of tight gas reserves in Rehman-8 ST-3 well

Sign minutes after two days of talks covering $10b trade, investment and border connectivity

Moves to riba-free system, Sukuk issuances hit Rs1.8tr as Islamic banking grows to 29%

An Iranian parliament committee is reviewing a bill that would ban US and Israeli vessels from the Strait of Hormuz

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The proposed IPO will reinforce ABHI Bank's capital base and support the expansion of its digital banking platform

KSE-100 rallies on easing geopolitical tensions and optimism over China's planned loan refinancing

Silver prices also recorded gains in both international and domestic markets

Brent crude futures up $1.07, at $80.43 a barrel, US West Texas Intermediate futures up 45 cents, to $76.22

Seeks to include top local firms in bidding process for $1.8b road construction

Virtual meeting between FinMin, US trade representative notes proposed framework advanced 'significantly'

Joint border markets, Gwadar port cooperation on agenda as neighbours revive economic ties

Plan shelved in 2020 despite purchase of equipment, plants and land

Rs3m Alto pays Rs550,000 tax while Rs10m hybrid pays Rs100,000

Rs34.6b sovereign guarantees for Sialkot-Kharian road, Rs13b grant for broadcaster

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Pakistan needs to develop comprehensive mining ecosystem to unlock potential

Heavyweight stocks bear brunt of selling; KSE-100 index sheds 1,117 points

Pakistan repaid $2.2b in external debt in July weighing on foreign exchange reserves

Down Rs500 per tola; silver rises; rupee edges up against dollar

Heavy selling in banks, E&Ps, cement and fertiliser stocks drags benchmark down 1,117 points

International rates slip over ME uncertainty, US data watch; rupee gains three paisa

Easing Gulf situation drives optimism; investors focus on banking, cement, fertiliser sectors

Rs5.2b savings, zero circular debt as reforms take hold

Local sales up 17% as exports plunge nearly 30%

Producers prioritise dividends and buybacks over drilling despite windfall

Passive Energy Tool aims to cut workover costs, reduce downtime at mature fields

Announces sale of up to 17.5 mmscfd from Spinwam discovery under new policy

NAFSA to replace outdated plant protection regime with AI-powered digital platform

Food prices at two-year high as wheat, transport costs surge

Crude futures sank $4.40, more than 5%, to $83.52 a barrel

Buying sweeps banking, cement, energy and power stocks amid optimism over lower global crude prices

Yen jumps after the rare bilateral move, with markets watching for more support

Refinery upgrades, storage, and diversification are equally critical

Fiscal financing, credit expansion, bank deposits boosted by remittances expand broad money supply

Govt spends up to 87% of PSDP on retired staff, private funds offer escape