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The poverty headcount in country is estimated to have reached 39.4% in FY23, says report

The sustained appreciation of the rupee is being attributed to an increased supply of greenback

Alvi calls for FIA to investigate account emptied via fake cheque book

Trims prediction to 4.4% from 4.8%, cites weakness of property sector

CEO says market offers robust returns, encourages youth to participate

Two companies announce partial shutdown of operations to cope with falling demand

Traders opt for profit-taking as forecasts of rising crude supplies build pressure

With handling of 100,000 tons of oil at SPM facility, bigger ships can now be berthed in Pakistan

Hits new two-month high below Rs287 against US dollar in interbank market

Drops to $5.3b on reduced imports, while export sector poses challenges

With esteemed partners like USAID-ERDA, Daachi and SMEDA, the event stands as a beacon for women entrepreneurs

A cost-effective financing tool amid restrictions on conventional options

Are unabated market reforms in the power sector delivering?

Pakistan witnessing biggest exodus of human resources in its history

If panic buying is controlled, then rupee will easily appreciate by Rs25-50

The new policy must be free of rhetoric and focus on real-time situations

Ranks sixth among best-performing markets with 12% growth in Q3

From Oct 1, petrol will be sold for Rs323.38 per litre and high speed diesel for Rs318.18 per litre

OGRA sets consumer price at Rs260,986 per ton for October

Both countries will be on watch lists for demotion from “secondary emerging” markets

Annual rate, however, remains alarming at 37.33%

World stocks lost almost $6 trillion since late July, Q4 set to be action packed

FTA represents most comprehensive, contemporary trade agreement Pakistan has ever signed

KSE-100 index falls by 0.4% week-on-week, settles at 46,233 points

Hands over most areas on economic agenda to joint civil-military-led forum

Appreciation beyond this level could lead to widening of trade, current account deficits

CEO says SECMC aims to up production by 50% to 11.5 million tonnes in 2024

FBR receives Rs2.023tr in Jul-Sept, up by Rs46b than IMF’s target

Aligns with ADB highlighting Pakistan as having highest inflation rate in Asia

OGDC, PPL decide to hire advisers to engage with sovereign foreign investors

Closes at an impressive Rs287.74 against greenback, gaining Rs1.01

PAAPAM urges economies of scale to make vehicles more affordable

SBP attributes decline to debt repayments

Earnings propelled higher by robust sales, other income

Minister says new high-yield variety will reduce costs, increase profits

Engages in talks with China, Saudi Arabia to meet external financing needs

Govt gives tax reforms body two weeks to come up with recommendations

Conference brings members together to advance mutual benefits, expand market access

Reaffirms commitment to removing obstacles hindering growth

Pakistan seeks UN body’s assistance in training experts

CPPA-G runs plants on expensive fuel that leads to Rs1.8 per unit hike in tariff

Embassy said consultations on a second shipment were under wa

Increases in inflows through Roshan Digital Account

Emphasises public-private partnerships for sustainable development

Islamabad set to beef up security to protect strategic ally’s commercial interests

Islamabad set to beef up security to protect strategic ally’s commercial interests

Person-to-merchant payments will reduce use of cash, document economy

China Energy Group MD says 884MW project will be completed by mid-2024

Businessmen say govt could generate revenue via export taxes, royalties on raw materials

Experts say embracing modernisation, innovation in business is critical