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Call move temporary appeasement strategy rather than genuine policy change

Rise in KSE-100 index driven by electricity tariff cut, easing inflation

Blames sales tax break for loss that will delay $6b refinery upgrade projects

The Green Tractor Programme will play a vital role in promoting farm mechanisation.

Britain's car industry, which employs 200,000 people directly, is highly exposed to the new tariffs

Farmers rubbish fabricated reports, call for R&D as only 350,000 acres sown

The price of gold per tola fell by Rs5,500, reaching Rs320,000 in the local market.

Discuss partnerships in clean energy, minerals and hydrocarbons

Mission to engage with over 30 departments including probing sugar sector

The prize bond draws are scheduled to take place on four dates throughout the year

Will pay Rs58b in additional petroleum levy to cross-subsidise electricity users

Industry calls for urgent policy support, tax relief for telecom operators, data centres and cloud platforms

Gold crashes 2% as investors cover losses in other asset classes; rupee rises to 280.47/$

KSE-100 index dips 146 points as investors lock in profits

Pakistan, China to collaborate in applying advanced cotton cultivation techniques

Talks focus on road connectivity, investment, and industrial collaboration

Companies with exposure to China also fell. Apple, Nvidia and Amazon.com all were down sharply.

SPI up 0.20% from previous week; yet sees sharpest annual decline of 1.99%

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US gold futures rose 0.1% to $3,123.40 after a 2% drop triggered by a market sell-off from Trump’s tariffs.

This dramatic drop was triggered by escalating tensions in the global trade war between the US and China

The price reduction follows seasonal tariff adjustments and a series of government measures

KSE-100's record performance and breach of 120,000 barrier for first time follows PM Shehbaz Sharif's 15% tariff cut.

Circuit breakers were last triggered during the early Covid-19 selloff in 2020.

Gold touches all-time high at Rs325,500/tola on Trump tariffs; rupee loses Rs0.40 vs dollar to 280.56/$

Businessmen term energy price cut bold step that will ease pressure

Index rises 1,131 points as low inflation also triggers investor interest

Following sidetracking, tests yield encouraging results

Refers matter to regulator for review as study proposes price cut of only 2 cents

Experts say tariffs violate international trade rules, predict increasing role for US in global value chains

Higher duties on Pakistani goods risk $6b in exports, could pressure forex reserves, trigger unemployment; govt under

Other countries that launched new plants in 2024

March sees annual inflation rate slow to just 0.7% as food, energy prices decline

The bullion market had been closed during the Eid holidays but resumed activity as prices surged.

Gold, notably exempted from the tariff regime, was among the few commodities spared

This marks a sharp deceleration compared to February's 1.5%

Trump’s 10% tariffs and higher levies on trading partners cause global market turmoil and currency declines.

Musk's electric vehicle company delivered 336,681 autos globally in the first three months of 2025

Central Asian nation's trade with Europe surges 2.4 times in 7 years, reaching $6.4b

Despite vast coastline, mismanagement and lack of investment keep fish meal from becoming sustainable alternative

Ahsan Iqbal outlined key elements of 5Es framework under the Uraan Pakistan initiative.

While obstacles persist, collaboration suggests Beijing's role as regional trade leader will expand

Top coal importers cut purchases; Pakistan defies trend

Duties to take effect immediately; stack on top of tariffs on cars, metals, Chinese goods

Experts call for strategy focused on FDI, development, infrastructure, and R&D

The precious metal has gained approximately 15% since US President Donald Trump assumed office on January 20.

As country embraces cryptocurrency, is it an independent decision or part of larger global shift?

Balancing formal sector growth, luxury consumption in a dualistic economy

Protectionist policies in sugar industry draining resources, distorting markets

Preserving and expanding forests is crucial for sustainable future