Business

'Trump card' fading after weeks of tough posturing when levies went above 145%

Indian goods transiting through Pakistan to Afghanistan estimated at about $640 million annually

Subcontractors face liquidation, work stoppages amid govt dispute

Sharp mid-week sell-off wipes out early gains over geopolitical jitters, cut in IMF and WB growth forecast

Visits Suzuki's plant site, highlights potential to reduce dependence on oil, LNG imports

Seeks PM's intervention as 25,000 containers stranded; warns of national crisis

Says global uncertainty, elevated risks have impacted scores of countries

IGATEX PAKISTAN 2025 showcased a wide array of next-generation technologies

It is part of comprehensive reforms to promote transparency, fast service delivery

Ahmad projects 3% GDP growth, highlights inflation control, growing reserves, and structural reforms

Chief collector pledges seamless support; 24/7 help desk established to facilitate exporters

P@SHA, entrepreneurs call for 10-year tax holiday, streamlining FX regulations

Urge govt to draft bankruptcy law to woo local, foreign investors

Tunnel project faces fifth cost hike, ballooning from Rs8b to Rs37b

Says ratings improvement reflects better macroeconomic outlook

KSE-100 gains 450 points as diplomatic signals ease Pak-India tensions

Aims to unlock barriers to SME financing through data-driven insights

Experts for capitalising on Moscow's huge potential, shielding local interests

The meeting primarily reviewed progress on the first batch of agricultural projects under CPEC

CCoCIP directs ministries to expedite relocation incentives, remove trade barriers, find energy solutions in port city

Central bank conducts OMOs; gold dips Rs3,300

Weekly inflation dips 1.92% amid sharp decline in utility, food prices

The price of 24-karat gold per tola fell significantly by Rs3,300

Targets financially sound investors, bars provincial govts from bidding

Oil refineries have been told to secure ample quantities of high-speed diesel and jet fuel specifically.

Says new technology is necessary to improve quality, productivity

SBP's Financial Stability Review highlights growth momentum, cautions against external risks

Minister advocates modernisation of exploration techniques to meet economic needs

He emphasised that there was a competitive landscape within the cement sector

Initiative will promote collaboration in education, innovation and applied research

KSE-100 index nosedives 2,206 points as investors turn cautious

Ahsan Iqbal acknowledged that Pakistan's exports, which currently stand at around $32 billion

Forex deposits come down to $10.21b; rupee depreciates beyond 281/$

In the first phase, awareness banners have been displayed at these places in the Rawalpindi city.

Vows no new levies amid GENCOs' tariff cuts; rupee indexation adopted

The price of 24-karat gold per tola stood firm at Rs352,000

China and Germany are the only two countries that have a GDP larger than that of California from the US.

Bangladesh signs $850m World Bank deals to modernise port facilities and expand social protection systems.

KSE-100 index drops by 1,196 points or 1.02 percent during intra-day trading.

Over 3,500 vehicles remain stranded near Sukkur.

Index reverses gains as IMF, World Bank lower GDP growth forecast

Despite CTBCM approval by ECC and NEPRA, single-buyer model impedes competition

The patron-in-chief emphasised that export consignments require uninterrupted movement to meet targets.

Voices concern over tax inconsistency, regulatory hurdles, rising costs

Domestic lignite share hits 17%, reducing reliance on imports

Bullion plunges Rs11,700/tola as US-China tensions ease; RDA rises to $10b

KUFPEC commits investment in oil, gas sector to enhance exploration efforts

The finance minister identified population growth and climate change as two major challenges

Disbursement of five-year commercial loan subject to approval of ADB guarantee

The retreat marks the first major pullback after an extended bullish run.