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PAAPAM says JF-17 comparison highlights need for long-term planning

Index recovers from steep early losses caused by regional conflict, ends up by 125 points

Petroleum minister pushes for market-driven fuel rate reforms

Local rate rises Rs300/tola as international prices stay stable; rupee up at 277.95/$

253 cyberattacks in 2026 push govt to bring 90% overseas data home

It set an October 20 deadline for AliExpress to propose remedial measures

Govt targets higher refinery output and oil imports, vows to tackle stock manipulation

Industrialists demand immediate price policy review

Manufacturing leads with $564m as SBP data shows easing payment bottlenecks

Govt mulls imports as Punjab asks for 1m tonnes, Sindh seeks 220,000

KSE-100 rises 124.95 points as selective buying counters geopolitical jitters

Federal share of resources has risen to 65% despite NFC formula

Financial breathing space is valuable, but is no substitute for institutional reform

Inclusion of fee-based financial revenues since 1993 overstates size of GDP

Owner decision-making, flawed EPC terms and weak evaluation criteria are to blame

Momentum visible on the ground as BYD brings 2,000 New Energy Vehicles

Boom-bust cycles erode purchasing power, push investors to repatriate capital

Nvidia's rally loses momentum as investors shift focus from AI spending to earnings resilience

Profit-taking amid geopolitical tussle triggers 3.5% weekly loss

Pakistan, China pledge to deepen healthcare cooperation, improve access to advanced devices

Chinese firms investing in EV batteries, chip frame plant as province unveils industrial zones

Dredging, railway link for Reko Diq minerals among mega projects

Boeing expects air passenger traffic growth of about 2.3% this year

Experts say regulatory recognition alone won't transform lending to SMEs

Eyes transport, logistics and connectivity projects in Pakistan

Terms it major step towards long-awaited deregulation of petroleum sector

Three joint secretaries shortlisted for Washington-based post

The price of gold per tola increases by Rs2,400 to Rs424,236

Housing loans also show significant growth of 29%, reach Rs267b

KSE-100 index sheds 1.3% amid geopolitical jitters

Pushes one-window framework, debt desks as study on bond market begins

Senate deputy chairman termed the event a vital initiative to bolster economic connectivity

Urge revision of LPG margins, immediate halt to plant sealing amid outdated pricing framework

Freelancers contribute 25% as digital services become largest export earner

Brent crude futures rose by $2.49, or 2.96%, to $86.72 a barrel

$24b used for budget, debt repayments as export earnings fall to $30b

Minister proposes developing joint value chains, creating job opportunities

Weekly inflation rises 1.4% on surge in tomato, chicken, LPG prices amid oil disruption

FDI drops 34% to $1.6b as goods imports widen trade gap

KSE-100 closes at 175,802 points amid US-Iran tensions, which trigger risk aversion

Tehran asks the Houthi organisation to ‌stand ready to shut the Red Sea export route

KSE-100 index extends rally, climbs 1.62% on US-Iran talk hopes

Netherlands' Beddinghouse shifts from sourcing to strategic investment in Pakistan

Textile exports nearly stagnant at 0.26% as high costs, cotton shortage hit industry

Farmers, millers warn of crisis as supply disruptions, hoarding push bread price up

Acquisition advances the US ride-hailing firm's efforts to build a global food-delivery business

Geopolitical shifts boost interest in country's online asset ecosystem

SECP aims to expand investor base to 2.5m through greater financial inclusion

SBP's forex deposits drop to $17.2b; rupee hits 19-month high; gold steady

BISP vacancies spark Senate clash as Aurangzeb pushes digital payments