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Index loses 880 points in volatile session; volumes stay strong

IEA says world oil supply will rise rapidly this year due to planned output increases

Sector jumps 62% to 14,050 units in August, recovering from July slump

Central bank deposits stand at $14.3b; gold prices fall Rs4,100/tola

In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $36 per ounce to settle at $3,618

Central bank governor receives Rs4m in salary, perks and security

PM aide says Pakistan aligning SME policies with global standards

Benchmark index gains 457 points on investor interest in attractive stocks

Bullion stands at Rs388,100 as global prices hover near all-time highs

Advances shrink 16.4% in H1CY25, ADR drops to 35.3%, banks turn to govt securities, raising growth concerns

Says instead of curtailing supplies, surplus energy be provided to them

Aurangzeb stressed the importance of stability in the exchange rate and policy rate

Regulatory delays, tariff disputes, and shifting environment derail nine-year deal despite govt pledges

The venture will modernise agricultural machinery and promote smart farming solutions

Banks back first-ever Chinese market entry; funding tied to green projects

Benchmark index gains 0.29% on investor interest in attractive stocks

24-karat gold stands at Rs388,100

Automates process for sales tax payers to ensure efficiency, transparency

KSE-100 index gains 476 points mainly on back of fertiliser, bank stocks

PRAC says premature liberalisation will widen deficits, hurt exporters

The plant will source sardines and other fish from the Arabian Sea to produce feed-grade fishmeal

Pledge to enhance economic ties, accelerate cooperation in seaports and regional connectivity via transit trade deal

Calls grow for agri-emergency as rice, wheat, sugarcane, cotton destroyed

Future plans for Port Qasim include a coastal economic zone

Under exit clause, Pakistan Railways gets right to buy back concessionaire's assets

Finance minister assures full govt support as global investors plan visit next month

Follows global trend where investors flock to safe-haven asset; rupee inches up further

SBP report shows govt adds Rs25.4b daily, breaches debt limitation act

KSE-100 index gains 476 points mainly on back of fertiliser, bank stocks

Brent crude rising 47 cents, or 0.7%, to $66.49 a barrel

Cites examples of Saudi Arabia, Indonesia which allocated spectrum at 10% of last price

Index rises 1,810 points, getting support from economic reforms, earnings outlook

UN-backed platform that promotes responsible and sustainable freshwater management across the globe

Once known for poverty, province now drives 42% of its GDP through digital innovation, offering lessons for Pakistan

Govt fast-tracks Rs12 billion plan as global shipbreaking rules tighten

Floods have hit farmers hard, just as crops such as basmati rice and cotton were nearing harvest

Inflows grow 7% YoY in August; silver, gold reach unprecedented highs

Govt faces calls for ethical guidelines as experts warn of global job displacement, weak critical thinking

Expert says it is imperative to develop drought-tolerant crops

GSMA warns 2-year hold-up can cost $1.8b; urges govt to cut spectrum prices

Index rises 1,810 points, getting support from economic reforms, earnings outlook

Brent crude climbed $1.28, or 1.95%, to $66.78 a barrel

Price of gold rose by $61 per ounce

Govt can launch new instrument like Roshan Pakistan Assets or Pakistan Resilience Fund to mobilise financing

Beijing vows to support Islamabad's development goals, help fast-track implementation of CPEC 2.0

Planting indigenous species along rivers can withstand flood pressure, enrich soils

IMF programmes provide financing lifeline; remittances and import controls shape current account

Before approving any algorithms, PSX must demonstrate its systems can handle microsecond trading, massive order flows

New wave of export evolution may be written less in looms, more in lines of code

Firms secure strong response at Intertextile; TDAP-backed pavilion boosts textile footprint