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Protectionist policies in sugar industry draining resources, distorting markets

Preserving and expanding forests is crucial for sustainable future

Organic entrepreneurship stifled by state intervention and crony capitalism

IMF-backed policies focus on tax revenue; Pakistan risks prolonged stagnation

Funding will help Punjab replace fossil fuel-driven vehicles, reduce straw burning

Minister stresses nationwide action plan for waste management

Sell-offs in tech giants reflect investor unease, caused by Trump's tariff policies

New techniques can be applied to cotton, wheat and rice crops to increase output

Automakers warn new 25% tariffs on imported vehicles will hurt US consumers

Energy scientist invents tech for environment-friendly, cost-effective houses

PEC is actively working to align Pakistan's engineering sector with global standards.

Safe-haven asset hits Rs325,000 per tola as global prices surge

The deal could also help xAI's ability to train its chatbot known as Grok.

Agri-growth dips to 1.1% in 2QFY25 in sharp contrast to robust FY24 recovery

The price of silver in the country decreased by Rs 30 per tola.

Says despite being top priority, Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway ignored

Despite slowing release of refunds, FBR fails to meet nine-month revenue target

Prices of essential commodities show mixed trends; yearly SPI falls 1.26%

Path to success far from smooth, hindered by internet, payment and trust issues

Index plunges 2,003 points before rebounding, rises 4% in March

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FLSmidth company will launch training programme for Pakistani engineers

Price climbs to Rs323,380/tola following global surge; rupee gains 6 paisa

Mobile apps, internet banking drive 12% growth in value of retail transactions

As per the notification, the revised prices will take effect from March 29.

International gold prices also saw an increase on Friday, which was mirrored in the local market.

Suggests using gas levy revenues to cut electricity prices, industries take govt to court protesting higher costs

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director of Communications Julie Kozack

Symbol draws inspiration from the UAE’s flag and will be used for both physical and digital forms of the Dirham.

Trade war fears intensify as Trump imposes 25% tax on vehicles not built in US

KSE-100 index creeps up 34 points amid investor caution

Customs initiates legal proceedings against suspicious activities

Sector witnesses Rs13.5b, a 3.1 times growth as price caps ease, sales volumes rise

Industry claims no internet project has begun in remote areas in past two years

On Wednesday, oil prices rose about 1% to their highest since February.

Bourses sign MoU for market development, tech exchange

FX drops to $10.61b as external debts settled while gold hits record high of Rs321,000/tola

Stable macroeconomic indicators, rising remittances fuel investor interest

The international bullion rate rose by $31 per ounce, taking the price to $3,052, its highest level to date

The development comes days after Pakistan and the IMF reached a staff-level agreement

New services aim to democratize access to financial advice, estate planning, and exclusive perks

Agri and industry sectors face challenges, services best-performing sector

President open to negotiations as deadline approaches for ByteDance.

Index jumps 1,139 points as $1.3b climate facility, Reko Diq prospects lend support

Minister says process for Denmark's $2b investment in Pakistan's port sector is underway

Programme will ease impact of global warming, strengthen agri-resilience

Calls global economic system unequal that disproportionately benefits rich nations

Calls for withholding tax relief in budget for 2025-26, policy reforms

Pakistan exported 22,740 metric tonnes of sesame seeds worth $28.27 million in January and February 2025