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Rising sales signal economic stability amid smuggling risks

KSE-100 index gains 89.94 points, settles at 66,886.26

Pakistan faces stiff competition from India, especially in non-Siro yarns

New protocols to enhance highway surveillance

The latest improvement took cumulative gains in the local currency to 10.53%

Shipments rise just 3% to $1.3b in March as exports become uncompetitive

Express concern over IMF conditionalities, criticise govt privileges

May 3 deadline for submission of Statements of Qualification by investors

Pushes for strengthened ties, timely completion of TAPI gas pipeline for economic boost

Renewables accounted for 11.7% of India’s power output in the year that ended in March

Import surge widens trade gap that poses challenges to external sector stability

Currency stays at 5-1/2-month high on better dollar supply

Stands at 1.32%, prompts calls for cut in SBP’s key monetary policy rate

KSE-100 index decreases 208.79 points, settles at 66,796.32

Envoy, minister discuss addressing import challenges to boost economic cooperation

Loan will be received in two instalments, with interest rates ranging from 2% to hefty 6.5%

Plant will be established in heart of Karachi with 3GW capacity

Call on COAS, Sindh CM and IGP to urgently crackdown against gangs before Eid

Examine strategies, investment avenues

Pace of increase slows down for third consecutive month

Article designed to facilitate trade in emissions reduction credits between countries

Examining the covert tactics shaping national economies, with Pakistan as a case study

Newly imposed Axle Load Regime costs extra billions of rupees in goods transportation

Pervasive political, social uncertainty prevents people from taking independent action

Rationalising taxation laws and broadening tax base should be priorities

Price of fuel hiked by Rs9.66 per litre from today

Experts say transparent policies, secure payment gateways drive growth

Currency maintains rising streak for 12th straight day

Receives purchase orders for 50.69 million shares from investors against 50 million offered

Despite dip in food costs, overall inflation remains high, prompting policy speculation

Collects Rs13b from aviation body, gets closer to 9-month revenue target

Receives praise from diplomats for tackling red tape, facilitating businesses

They will have to obtain prior approval from collector

KSE-100 index sheds 137.02 points, settles at 67,005.11

Says central bank provided indirect loans to govt leading to high inflation

Potential increase could exacerbate inflation concerns; tax hike also on horizon

NEPRA approves tariff hike of Rs2.74 per unit under 2nd quarterly adjustment

Pakistan’s IT professionals can serve as the premier choice for international companies, minister

Positive outlook, economic reforms propel Pakistani equities

Gold hit over six-and-a-half-month high at Rs231,000 per tola

Poised to establish new, dedicated Mines and Minerals Division

KSE-100 index advances 594.34 points, settles at 67,142.12

HR cost constitutes only 4% of total gas price, says SNGPL

To boost agro-ecosystem, ensure food security in Sindh amid water shortage

Volumes surge in US by 59%, Europe by 64%, slump 40% in Asia-Pacific

PCAA, PAA exempted via Acts of parliament approved weeks after IMF-SBA

Jury finds FTX founder guilty on seven fraud and conspiracy counts stemming from exchange’s 2022 collapse

Energy ministry demands 26% higher allocation despite massive rise in tariffs

Some critics believe it may not go far enough, saying the savings would be temporary and fees would remain high

Butt called for the establishment of an Apparel Council at federal level to address sector-specific challenges