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The rates for both per tola and ten grams of silver have also remained unchanged.

Promulgates ordinance that empowers govt to remove independent directors of SOEs

Plans to register 0.5m Pakistani freelancers and help them increase market share

Pakistan has to make large repayments that will keep default risks high

Mao says China’s new energy products, including electric vehicles, are gaining popularity in international market

Rupee remains under pressure, closes at Rs278.39/$

Cites FMD risk as food security ministry seeks one-time easing of rules

KSE-100 index drops 356.51 points, settles at 73,862.93

Industrialists demand immediate govt action to avert impending disaster

Says it will help fix airline’s issues, make profit in future

Loan will help govt drive infrastructure investment via public-private tie-up

Warn of staging sit-in, strike if criminals are not arrested

KSE-100 index drops 447.22 points, settles at 74,219.44

Calls for aligning CGT rates with tax applicable to real estate

Electricity prices to be reduced to 9 cents per unit for all industries while contracts with IPPs to be revisited

Currency briefly extended gains by Rs0.13 and reaches intra-day high at Rs278.17 against greenback

Insists increase in duties will help regulate excessive import of used cars

Cabinet approves policy directives covering operations and installations of companies

KSE-100 index nosedives 908.60 points, settles at 74,666.66

Currency has largely remained stable as it continued to move in range of Rs278-278.50/$ over the past several weeks

Propose shift to natural farming as such crops are toxin-free, not harmful to health

Study advocates effective tax policy to curb evasion, provide level playing field

Industry asks govt to address concerns in upcoming budget

Call for restoring zero-rated sales tax facility

Govt receives Rs907b against target of Rs869b with one month to spare

Considers whether to scrap 15% tax on banks or collect more

Burden rises because of increase in share of indirect taxes to 85%

Proportion of Pakistanis who describe economy as 'strong' has quadrupled since first quarter, rising from 4% to 16%

Pressure mounts on govt high-ups to seek rollovers, repay loans on time

Urges govt to restore 12% GST, revive POS prize scheme, simplify tax registration

Marks second extension to privatisation process; bidding process now expected in August

Exports gain some pace, sparking hopes of meeting annual target

Applications totalling Rs2.54b received against base issue size of Rs1.47b

Overall, the currency remained stable, fluctuating in the range of Rs278-278.50/$ for several weeks

Drops to 11.8%, prompts speculation about key rate adjustments

KSE-100 index drops 303.22 points, settles at 75,575.26

Worries over slow demand growth in top oil importer China have weighed on prices

Index recovers four percentage points to negative 14% in Mar-Apr survey

Focus must be on fiscal prudence, innovative policies, strategic reforms to ensure sustainable growth

If rich are taxed too much, they will flee for favourable pastures and not pay any taxes

Complexities of agricultural trade oversight and role of SPS measures in safeguarding health

Govt will need tax reforms, tariff hikes, depreciation to get bailout

Solution lies not in distorting market with protests, but in pro-market approach

KSE-100 index loses 105 points, or 0.14% WoW, settles at 75,878.48

Claim to have suffered hefty losses, plan to approach court for relief

Pakistan’s central bank increases online payment limit to Rs5 million to facilitate purchase of sacrificial animals

Engages Chengdu entrepreneurs to boost development, tech advancements

High energy tariffs threaten SMEs, jobs prompting calls for sustainable policies

Malik highlights reduction in fuel prices, promises relief in budget

OGDCL has already pumped $30m, seeks incentives to accelerate development work