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Minister warns population could reach 390m by 2050 without reforms

Price falls Rs1,000/tola amid higher US yields; rupee edges up three paisa

SBP buys $9b as gross financing needs fall to $21.5b

Due to rollover, Pakistan’s gross external financing requirements have come down to $21.5 billion for the fiscal year

KSE-100 index closes at 176,043 amid weak regional cues and Middle East tensions

FESCO, GEPCO, IESCO privatisation moves ahead with special purpose vehicle

Brent futures increase by $3.30, or 3.9%, to $87.39 a barrel

Committee forms working group to address industry concerns over exports, milling

Correction comes after 4% surge a day ago; bank, oil & gas and cement stocks weigh

Govt offers auto, EV, battery policies as business delegation heads to Istanbul

Local rates drop to Rs427,436/tola amid firmer dollar; rupee closes at 277.85/$

Brent futures fell $4.27, or 4.8%, to settle at $84.09 a barrel

Policy amendments clear way for investment of billions of dollars in upgrading plants

Port extends VLSFO network as marine fuel services expand

GSMA urges stronger coordination as govt begins 5G rollout, gender gap narrows

Prices soar to Rs150/kg as govt plans TCP imports despite private sector offer

Settlement covers about 76,000 ovarian cancer claims, 95% of claimants must accept deal before it becomes final

KSE-100 settles at 177,624; banks, oil & gas and cement stocks weigh, while refinery and insurance shares outperform

Industry warns 7.5% duty cut to 5% could derail refinery upgrade investments

Gulfood participation at risk as business community seeks diplomatic intervention

Punjab growers say local crop unsold as IMF reforms cut govt procurement

ECC approves Rs98b subsidy to give another push to country's exports

MPC cites improved outlook but flags Middle East risks, elevated inflation

Easing US-Iran tensions, oil price retreat and monetary policy boost investor interest

Commerce minister agrees to simplify rules, establish dedicated estates

Hits Rs431,736/tola; silver also edges up; rupee closes at 277.86/$

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Plan targets SMEs, agriculture, housing as committee reviews flagship schemes

NCMC gives directive to accelerate work on strategic petroleum reserve framework

KSE-100 surges 7,241 points as US-Iran tensions ease, oil prices retreat and SBP rate outlook boosts sentiment

MPC notes proactive policy management and fiscal consolidation has helped absorb ongoing supply shock

Price tumbles more than 5% as Brent crude futures fell $5.70 to $91.08 a barrel

Government borrowing, not monetary expansion, drives price rises

Growth of financialised GDP is good for govt, but it is not good for people as it does not reveal true employment pict

Performance, challenges, and road ahead for Pakistan's oil, gas exploration

Pakistan needs corporate IT, not freelancers, to build long-term value

Now Pakistan must graduate from GSP+ and negotiate lasting market access

Commerce ministry says govt working on early conclusion of bilateral trade pact

Plans on restoring labour presence to 40,000, open Lucky Cement plant to tap opportunities

Better-quality produce gets encouraging response from Japan, Korea, China, EU

Core inflation stays above 8% as PIDE report warns of oil price shock, external risks

Scam complaints stood at 4,615 in 2025; experts push for AI solutions

Aurangzeb vows vigorous reforms, cashless push to strengthen financial system

KSE-100 index falls 4,782 points as geopolitics outweigh increase in rating to 'B'

Minister says Bangladesh, Sri Lanka surpassed Pakistan as SAPM, SMEDA pledge SME support

Pact covers sub-2-nanometre manufacturing, HBM as Samsung eyes TSMC's lead

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Minister assures facilitation for August 13 Istanbul event, tax cuts planned

KSE-100 index drops 718 points, influenced by US-Iran tensions

Minister assures facilitation as global disruptions hit industry