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The CEO insists that pending requests for new connections, the over-billing issue will be addressed swiftly

Regulator will also take action if OMCs could not lift the required products from refineries

US West Texas Intermediate crude was up $1.63, or 2.68%, at $62.42.

SBP governor, SECP chairman and IT ministry officials discuss crypto regulation in high-level meeting

Sanofi moves to buy Blueprint Medicines for $9.5 billion, expanding its rare disease and immunology drug pipeline

Energy ministry says high K-Electric tariff may cost Rs59b over 2 years, urges NEPRA to review national grid pricing

Silver prices remain steady at Rs3,356 per tola and Rs2,962 per 10 grams, with no change reported

Average inflation rate for July 2024 to May 2025 stood at 4.61%, compared with the corresponding period in 2023–24

Optic fibres should follow suit, backed by facilitating regulatory framework

The milestone reflects Pakistan's vision for export-driven economic growth

To fix budget, govt must remove non-filer category, enforce real compliance

Tax reform should scrap incentive to hide income, generate revenue efficiently

Game-changing ideas and transformative actions, not routine fixes, are what Pakistan needs now

While economy has averted crisis, growth forecasts remain subdued

Finance minister says govt committed to maintaining macroeconomic stability, deepening structural reforms

Says new tribunal members should not hear tax cases due to past affiliations

Energy Ministry says cost of power generation increasing

Decides to establish 'EV Fund' to support growth of electric transportation

Increase of 411,000 bpd for July as Saudi Arabia, Russia seek to win back market share

KSE-100 rebounds 0.49% WoW as local buyers absorb foreign selling

CAP calls for fixed GST on digital sales, revival of prize scheme

The meetings were attended by different stakeholders, including representatives from FPCCI.

Advocates for enhanced promotion, skill development in South Punjab, Balochistan

Rupee devaluation increases cost of imports, resulting in higher fuel and food prices

Siyal noted that Sindh was among the regions most vulnerable to climate change globally

Chaudhry says MCCI to unify maritime sectors, push sustainable growth as climate threats rise in Global South

He planned to increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminium to 50% from 25%

Rising debt repayments, IMF targets pressure foreign exchange markets

Inflation seen at 7.5% as tight fiscal, monetary policies continue

However, mixed price trends push yearly SPI up 0.41%

It comes despite levying record new taxes, taking advances, blocking refunds

KSE-100 rallies 720 points, driven by blue-chip buying in oil, banking and fertiliser sectors

Bilwani says procedural delays in disbursement due to KE hurts Karachi alone, calls for direct payment

Karachi Division leads gains as historic income signals recovery but not full revival

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Gold slips Rs700 per tola to Rs348,600; rupee gains 5 paisa to 282.02/$

PTI govt wants greater revenue from oil and gas, urges relaxation in moratorium on supply

SAPM highlights 40,000 jobs from 38 firms; urges tech upgradation

Minister says RLNG ignored by power producers while circular debt, diesel smuggling both rise

Leghari says profits must come from efficiency, not subsidies that hit masses

FBR proposal aims to curb under-invoicing, collect revenue at source

Index rises 638 points as global cues, policy hopes boost confidence

Urges govt to maintain existing tax structure in budget

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Stakeholders say removing 28% import duty on bulk instant coffee can unlock investment, lower prices, boost exports

Rana Tanveer signals openness to PFMA's import-export proposal

Finance ministry economic report flags inflation spike; FX rise by $70m to $16.6b

Minister asks Central Asian countries to explore potential of industrial clusters

Petition highlights increased reliance on costly imported LNG and coal

Khurram Schehzad denies delay rumours linked to Eidul Azha holidays