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Iran war sends global yields to multi-year highs; investors fret over inflation shock, public debt

Narrows 3.4% to $82.4b in April; exports of goods jump 4.0%, imports increase 1.9%

KSE-100 settles past 173,000 level as FFC leads rally on $1.1 billion China deal

Brent crude futures for July fell 1.32% or $1.24 to $92.47 a barrel

Brent crude futures rise $3.51, or 3.72%, to $97.8 a barrel

Analysts see tighter policy with focus on revenue mobilisation, structural adjustments

SECP weighs swing pricing to encourage long-term equity investment

Policy designed to enhance agricultural output, adopt global farming practices

FAMSUN, Shandong Xinxu and CCCC reaffirm interest in agriculture, maritime and infrastructure projects

Such products help enhance exports and attract investment

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OpenAI CEO says he was initially concerned about tech's social, economic impact

Pound wavers throughout war; investors buy, sell safe-haven dollar

US stocks rose, European shares dipped; inflation fears grip investors

Turns to African soybean imports as local prices jumped 41% in a month

Sets up panel to address salary freeze issue of foreign-qualified professors

Developments sent Brent futures rising more than 2% in Asian trade to $98.21 a barrel

Index surges nearly 3,900 points over regional optimism, robust investor interest

Brent crude futures were down $6.12, or 5.9%, at $97.42 a barrel

Proposes 4?5% FBR revenue increase, 10?12% defence rise, and removal of infrastructure cess

Meetings focus on yarn imports, cotton seed quality, mineral exploration, e-commerce

Safe-haven asset surges over 1% globally; rupee edges up to 278.51/$

Assess regional developments, economic and humanitarian implications

Probe also being conducted into alleged illegal price differential claims

Objects to new mills, backs phased reform over 5-10 years casting doubt on IMF deadline

Digital inclusion outpaces financial literacy; AI can strengthen fraud detection

KSE-100 closes near 172,000 on strong buying interest, easing geopolitical tensions

Brent crude drops to $99 amid cautious hopes for diplomatic breakthrough between US, Iran

Formal sector and salaried class pay high taxes because they are visible, while undocumented and big fish remain comfo

Open competition forces firms to invest in productivity and innovation, not rent-seeking

Behavioural fixes like pre-filled returns and ring-fenced funds could boost compliance

Long-term growth is better secured through binding bilateral free trade deals

Conventional stabilisation measures lead to low or stagnant GDP growth and high inflation

Regulators must act on tax reforms, digitisation, enforcement to unlock listings

KSE-100 index advances on diplomatic optimism, strong IPO demand

Minister says PIA privatisation completed, three power distribution companies next

CEO highlights localisation-led growth of auto sector

Zaki Ijaz cites limited finance, high costs and regulatory hurdles as key challenges

Delegation tour StarCharge Group, a global leader in EV charging and smart energy technology in more than 60 countries

Businessmen demand action against officials trying to slow investment pace

Rs10 remittance bonus could boost inflows, reduce inflation by up to 6%, economist says

Research says Pakistan on 'front line' of global struggle to exit coal agreements

Rejects India's objections on loan use; raises concerns over tax base, poverty

Cellphone production drops 35% in April amid rising costs, 18% GST

One-page Urdu return, Rs25,000 minimum tax, exemption from audit proposed

Say temporary relief in market hours must be extended beyond Eid

US-Iran conflict fuels cost-of-living crisis amid oil market volatility

New law to comply with HK convention, push for environmentally safe activity

Brent crude futures were up 82 cents, or 0.8%, at $103.40 a barrel by 1653 GMT

Plug-in hybrids grouped with zero-emission vehicles may slow EV adoption