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CPEC, BRI can be significant contributors to Pakistan becoming trade, transport hub

Lessons for Pakistan in navigating economic, geopolitical challenges with innovation

For govt-private sector interaction, Pakistan has no systematic platform

Islamic finance is no longer niche market but significant player in global financial landscape

Rich investors must shift from real estate to job-creating ventures for growth

G-B govt allocates Rs150m in interest-free loans for green business entrepreneurs

KSE-100 index advances 1,768 points, or 2.3% WoW, settles at 80,213

Focus on IT, minerals and mining, energy sectors to boost progress

Investor confidence in September rate cuts boosts Wall Street indexes

WAPDA delivers additional 3.266 billion units of low-cost electricity to national grid

Dealers say 0.5% tax constitutes double taxation that may lead to business closure

Call for immediate action to reduce costs, revive economy; warn of social unrest

Refineries seek urgent meeting with minister to address policy concerns

Spending surges as IMF programme ends raising questions over fiscal discipline

Average increase of Rs56b per day raises concerns over fiscal management

SPI-based inflation surges on back of higher food, energy prices

Hopes to attract investment, tackle energy challenges and enhance industrial efficiency

KSE-100 index loses 70.01 points, settles at 80,212.79

Exporters warn of shutting industrial units, shifting business abroad

Say they will not pay any such income tax to manufacturers

Currency gains Rs0.13 as foreign exchange reserves hit two-year high

Directs Railway Division to revise project summary with detailed financing plans

SBP highlights need for fiscal consolidation, tax base expansion in annual review

Fails to utilise Universal Service Fund since 2013

Planning ministry refutes FO’s statement that ECNEC deferred approval of CPEC project

SBP cites official inflows as reason for rise in reserves to $9.4b

Fails to release information in privatisation decisions for 45 entities

KSE-100 index edges up 49.13 points, settles at 80,282.80

Say filling stations will stay open nationwide, favour in-depth talks

Planning minister stresses need for technological innovation, long-term policies

Price differential claims pile up due to oil sales at lower prices

Local analysts see minimal negative impact from market reclassification

The Power Division asserted a decrease in electricity rates once the economy improves

Market cap of Bitcoin at $1.15T.

"Service providers report substantial rise in expenses," says S&P Global.

US services sector activity has risen for 17 consecutive months, says S&P Global.

FTSE futures nudged up 0.1%, while sterling held at $1.2740.

KSE-100 index jumps 680.78 points, settles at 80,233.67

Currency under pressure after widening of trade deficit in June

UBG chief warns of economic collapse due to high electricity tariffs

Warn of brain drain; call for austerity measures, tax exemptions for salaried class, hardware

Govt seeks apology from former chief justice for derailing privatisation process

Introduction of alternate dispute settlement will bolster investor confidence

State minister says size of loan package will be north of $6b

New pipelines to enhance gas distribution for industries, homes starting July 15

Significant surge follows continued bullish trend, with KSE-100 index gaining 680 points from previous session

PPDA President Abdul Sami Khan warns the strike could last more than one day