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Bangladesh eases visa rules for Pakistan
Envoy says will also introduce e-visa with focus on expanding bilateral trade
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Losses hamper telcos' merger
CCP examines telecom firm's accounts to determine reasons for losses
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Forex reserves continue uptrend, hit $15.61b
State Bank's reserves up $71m; RDA inflows reach $10.18b
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Govt prioritises CASA energy project completion
He stressed that timely completion of the project was a top priority for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
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LPG safety bill in limbo for past two years
Law ministry stalls OGRA's amendment despite frequent explosions
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Progress on Dasu power project reviewed
The excavation of the right and left abutment of the main dam has been completed
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NEPRA flags power woes for industry
Grills energy ministry over optimistic demand forecasts, exchange rate assumptions
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Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, HSD reduced by Rs2 per litre
Move comes as part of a decision to shift fuel relief to refineries, OMCs, dealers, not consumers: The Express Tribune
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Gold prices continue downward trend in global and local markets
Price of silver also decreased, with one tola falling by Rs105 to Rs3,377.
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No ban on marked currency notes from July 1, SBP clarifies
Fake notification claimed that currency notes with pen marks would no longer be considered legal tender after July 1
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Rs1,500 prize bond winners announced for May 15, 2025 draw
The draw for the Rs1,500 prize bond (Draw No. 102) was held in Karachi on May 15, 2025
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SBP receives $1.1b second IMF tranche
Inflow eases pressure on rupee, reduces default risk
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Pakistan proposes zero-tariff bilateral trade agreement to US
The development comes after President Trump expressed interest in enhancing trade with Islamabad.
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'Public trust key to expanding tax net'
Business body urges transparency, publication of tax expenditure
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PSX loses earlier gains on profit-taking
Index closes flat as budget caution, dismal car sales weigh on sentiment
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Retailers denounce harassment, POS glitches
Urge FBR to address system failure, put halt to punitive measures
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Gold dips amid sharp global correction
Bullion sheds Rs2,300/tola as prices drop over 2% internationally; rupee slips 5 paisa
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ECC extends Rs50b loan guarantee
Petroleum Division reports improvement in cash flow of energy companies
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PM's approval sought for increasing oil margins
Petroleum Division proposes recovery of Rs34b losses of refineries via IFEM
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Ministry fast-tracks blue economy policy
The federal minister noted that Pakistan's contribution was around $1 billion annually
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Three cement firms join MSCI frontier index
Four added to small-cap list as part of May 2025 review; Pakistan's weight hits 6.1%
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Businessmen ask for role in policymaking
The businesses will deposit fixed amounts directly into official bank accounts
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Govt set to cut import taxes
Will open economy to foreign competition; concerns arise over steep tariff reduction
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Gold prices dip in local and global markets after one-day spike
The price of 10 grams of gold fell by Rs1,972 to Rs293,124.
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Burberry to cut 1,700 jobs amid profit slide and strategic overhaul under new CEO
Burberry will slash 1,700 jobs globally by 2027 as profits dip and CEO Schulman pushes a brand reset.
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Ethiopia secures $1.7 billion in energy and mineral deals with Chinese investors
The mineral-rich nation is fast becoming an investment magnet.
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Petrol prices may drop significantly for next fortnight
These price adjustments are in line with changes in international oil prices.
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Pakistan car sales dip 5% in April: PAMA
Despite monthly dip, year-on-year gains reflect improving sentiment and lower inflation.
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UnitedHealth Group CEO quits unexpectedly as company's stock drops by 17%
The decision comes in light of Brian Thompson's killing and Luigi Mangione's anticipated trial in a turbulent year.
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Pakistan, Russia aim to set up steel mill
Will form joint working group to push ahead with plan
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Businessmen reject new rules for cement
Seek PM's intervention, SROs' withdrawal
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PSX inches closer to record high
Carries forward bullish momentum with 1,278-point rise on Pak-India ceasefire
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China lifts ban on Boeing deliveries
Tariff truce clears way for aircraft handovers after months-long freeze
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Govt urged to review tobacco taxes
Experts warn half of cigarette market pays no tax, causing Rs300b revenue loss
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Experts propose robust startup-investor linkages
Believe newcomers in tech field will give boost to national economy
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Car sales soar on policy rate reduction
Vehicle market surges 32.2% in 10 months except for tractors
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K-Electric seeks tariff cut by Rs5.02 per unit
NEPRA to hold public hearing on May 22; consumers may get Rs6.79b relief
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Gold regains Rs3,700 per tola
Precious metal reaches Rs344,200; rupee down 10 paisa vs dollar
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DISCOs fail to slash losses
ECC members voice concern over performance of new boards of power companies
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Gold prices rebound sharply after brief dip
The price of gold per tola rose by Rs3,700, in line with the upward trend in the international bullion market.
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FY26 budget pegs rupee at 290/$
Govt projects 3.6% depreciation for next fiscal year amid IMF-backed stability
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PSX extends rally as KSE-100 surpasses 120,000 during intra-day trading
Surge driven by improved diplomacy, India ceasefire, and IMF’s approval of key financial package.
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PSX skyrockets as tensions ease
KSE-100 soars 10,123 points on Trump's mediation offer, IMF loan approval
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Punjab hits 60% cotton sowing target
Cultivation rises to 2.1m acres, up 17% from last year
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Health labelling plan sparks industry backlash
Business lobbies say current standards already meet global norms, warnings on packaged food may scare away consumers
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Oil prices climb 2% to two-week high
Market rallies on hopes of end to damaging trade war
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IT body, venture capital firm ink $100m pact
B2B investment drive to boost Pakistan's tech exports to $3.5b
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US, China reach temporary deal
Slash tariffs over 100%; pact sparks 90-day economic optimism
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Public feedback key to transparent budgets
The event was attended by former pro-vice chancellor of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro