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US services sector activity has risen for 17 consecutive months, says S&P Global.

FTSE futures nudged up 0.1%, while sterling held at $1.2740.

KSE-100 index jumps 680.78 points, settles at 80,233.67

Currency under pressure after widening of trade deficit in June

UBG chief warns of economic collapse due to high electricity tariffs

Warn of brain drain; call for austerity measures, tax exemptions for salaried class, hardware

Govt seeks apology from former chief justice for derailing privatisation process

Introduction of alternate dispute settlement will bolster investor confidence

State minister says size of loan package will be north of $6b

New pipelines to enhance gas distribution for industries, homes starting July 15

Significant surge follows continued bullish trend, with KSE-100 index gaining 680 points from previous session

PPDA President Abdul Sami Khan warns the strike could last more than one day

The upcoming Quetta 750 prize bond draw is scheduled for July 15

International gold prices rise by $21, making a significant impact on Pakistani domestic markets.

Fuel dealers demand the withdrawal of advance tax, plan nationwide strike on July 5

Surge follows a continued bullish trend, with the upward momentum attributed to various factors.

Trade deficit shrinks to $24 billion, beating IMF projections by $10b

KSE-100 index gains 728.55 points, settles at 79,552.89

High-level meeting stresses need for early conclusion of PTA, BTTA

Proposes reduction from Rs10 per unit to affordable rate similar to industrial sector’s

IT minister says digital technologies will unlock new avenues of growth, job creation

Industry calls for policy revisions as domestic demand declines

In FY24, currency gained 2.75% vs dollar; its first appreciation in three years

Economic slowdown cited as reason while govt collects Rs1 trillion in levies

Cabinet limits monetary benefits for bureaucrats to Rs1m annually for board meetings

Annual shop price inflation slowed to 0.2% in June from 0.6% in May, the lowest increase since October 2021, says BRC.

Consumer inflation to stabilize around mid-2% in H2, vows vice finance minister.

World Bank Group aims to boost guarantees to $10B this year, significantly expanding MIGA's $30B balance sheet.

Inflation stands at 23.4% in FY24, higher than 21% goal, despite choking economy

KSE-100 index gains 379.37 points, settles at 78,824.33

Say strike unnecessary as no tax has been slapped on fuel retailers

Plan targets five SME sectors for growth in exports, employment

Say increase in temperature reduces agricultural produce by 20%

Earns 40% higher revenue at Rs88 billion in FY24

Investor confidence grows over high returns, stable rupee-dollar exchange rate

Agrees to train 200,000 Pakistani youth in IT annually

State-owned company says increased production from Karak well will offset national import bill by $59.85 million

Benchmark sees a high of 0.74% during intra-day trading, up from 78,445 points as per last week's close.

Utility bill payments through internet, mobile banking grow 271% in five years

Green Revolution based on knowledge-intensive agriculture is in hands of youth

Not all FDI is good; the sooner PM understands this, the safer it will be for economy

With rising prices for food, fuel and utilities, many households are struggling to make ends meet

Policymakers must strike balance between debt servicing, essential expenses

Approves new Gwadar airport, KKH projects amid financial concerns from China

Like US, the EU has slapped heavy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, a move like to harm Euro stakeholders equally

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