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Total size of Pakistan’s informal economy is projected to be around $457b

Envoy says investors suffering due to non-payment of dues, difficulties in arranging machinery parts

KSE-100 index gains 266.72 points, settles at 74,930.70

Urges Chinese entrepreneurs to capitalise on favourable policies

Plan aims to extend Chinese energy repayments, reduce consumer burden

Downturn reflects anticipation of policy adjustment in June 2024

Govt must cap new plants, prioritise solar energy, address governance issues

External sector-related projections suggest Pakistan will continue relying on IMF

Output drops by 9.35%, while QIM dips to 115.5 in March 2024

KSE-100 index advances 132.79 points, settles at 74,663.98

Gives directives to ministries to address dividend, revolving fund, tax matters

Currency depreciates Rs0.08 vs dollar on market speculation

Provincial minister pledges relief for farmers in budget

MSCI’s upgrade expected to drive inflows; brings total Pakistani firms in global index to 21

Iqbal urges mobilisation of domestic resources to curb borrowing

Committee is meeting today to consider request for extension in deadline

Burden equals 3/4 of economy, surpassing statutory limit by 15%

Tensions rise as India signs 10-year contract despite US threat of sanctions

Central bank projects 2-3% growth for FY23-24, calls for structural reforms

Asia has become Delivery Hero’s biggest market after its $4 billion deal in South Korea in 2019

Currency consolidates at current levels on hopes of $7-8b loan package

New measures affect $18b in imported goods including steel, EVs and minerals

Official underscores challenges faced by women post-marriage

KSE-100 index surges 732.08 points, settles at 74,531.19

Minister stresses all federal projects will be timely completed in Balochistan

Electricity theft, less recoveries cause huge loss; govt to study different models

Dharejo announces new zones as stakeholders call for infrastructure upgrade

Despite in its infancy, development authority wins trust of local, foreign investors

Catapults to 30-month high, now standing at Rs501.30 billion

Cabinet Committee on SOEs led by finance minister defers decision

The currency also came under pressure in the backdrop of an IMF report that pointed to political uncertainty

KSE-100 index surges 713.61 points, settles at 73,799.11

PM Shehbaz stressed that Pakistan and Korea were enjoying good relations, particularly in trade and investment

Committee calls for adopting holistic approach to stabilise urea prices

Outlines measures to boost trade, diversify exports

Experts urge govt intervention on high interest rates, inflation strain

Petrol price estimated to drop by Rs13.40/litre, HSD to come down by Rs8.19/litre

Non-compliant individuals to pay staggering 90% withholding charges instead of 2.5%

Instead of asking IMF for $6b, govt must aim to plug tax loss hole of Rs1.5-2tr

Millions unemployed, Karachi is struggling; addressing economic woes is vital

Can increasing investments from retail small-ticket investors further develop the PSX? Yes

Strong political govt can withstand pressure, provide commodities at stable prices

With comprehensive reforms, govt can break cycle of dependence on IMF lending

Marks start of trade, cultural exchange, boosts bilateral ties

29 projects aim to develop reserves, attract investments

KSE-100 index surge by 1,183 points, or 1.65% WoW, settles at 73,085.50

Surge in imports drive historic lows, inverter prices remain stable

imports of cotton yarn (commodity code 52051100) touched $65.78 million, up from $26.28 million

Call for diverse livestock farming methods, disease-free zones for exports

Measures eye to curb $1.4b losses, focusing on used cars and wheat