Business

Average tariffs to drop 43% over five years, opening economy to competition

System aims to reduce pollution by giving financial incentive to heavy industry

IMF review fuels optimism as KSE-100 surpasses 119,000 mark

Officials hold meetings to explore alternatives to Fed's dollar backstops as trust in US govt shakes

Discussion includes four-year EFF of about 15 billion Special Drawing Rights

Falling cotton yields, rising imports threaten stability; $5b import bill likely

World Water Day, observed annually on March 22, raises awareness of the global water crisis

PM vows to eliminate internal trade barriers by July 1; including removing labour mobility restrictions

Small farmers are particularly vulnerable, with the risk of higher product prices and inflation.

Thwarts bid to smuggle Tramadol tablets to Sierra Leone under guise of towel export

The price of silver stood unchanged at Rs. 3,475 per tola and Rs. 2,979 per 10 grams

PMIC begins work; PSW says GD manipulation pre-dates Single Window

Finance minister reaffirms government’s commitment to fostering a transparent and future-ready financial ecosystem.

After record high, gold dips by Rs2,000 while rupee drops 3 paisa

Company's entry can be game changer for electric two-wheeler market

Stress plantation will attract investment of millions, reduce edible oil imports

KSE-100 drops 328 points as NSS rate hikes weigh on stocks

Experts stress need for security as risks threaten businesses, govt websites

PMIF25, scheduled for April 8-9, to showcase country's vast mineral wealth

Say high imports pose risks to energy supply, may cause disastrous consequences

Success of Matiari-Moro-Rahim Yar Khan line depends on 'right of way'

SPI drops 1.20% compared to last year, driven by relief in food prices

State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed from March 31 to April 2, 2025 (Monday to Wednesday), it said in a statement

International trends trigger Rs2,000 drop per tola in local market

In addition to the media-related grant, the ECC approved a TSG of Rs430 million for the Ministry of Defence

PAC uncovers controversial policy granting powers to FinMin

PSX saw a slight dip with KSE-100 down by 0.28%.

USC privatisation delayed until audit completion in August, says Managing Director Utility Stores Corporation.

Gold hits new record at Rs320,800/tola; savings scheme rates also go up

Ex-Olympic champions welcome the green light for sport's inclusion in 2028

OECD says interest payments by govts higher than defence spending

Wall Street gains as central bank holds rates steady acknowledging economic uncertainty

Expo attracts more than 1,000 jewellers, provides opportunities for business growth

HCSTSI urges govt to enforce ban, establish legal parking plazas

KSE-100 index surges 796 points amid several positive economic triggers

Warn of widening inequality, social marginalisation; call for balanced, protective rate

He pointed out that the KCCI had taken historic initiatives to facilitate trade

Iran produces more than 3 million barrels per day of crude oil.

Bilal bin Saqib shares the country's crypto vision in an interview with Bloomberg TV.

The US holds the largest gold reserves in the world, followed by Germany and the International Monetary Fund.

Meanwhile, silver prices experienced a decline. The price of one tola of silver dropped by Rs31, settling at Rs3,524

PSX sees continued surge with KSE-100 Index up 0.58% or 689.71 points during intra-day trading.

Proposes policy framework for firms floating shares with varied rights

Central Directorate of National Savings implemented changes following SBP decision to maintain policy rate at 12%

Decision benefits millers, raises concerns amid rising local and export revenues

Index rises 973 points as optimism grows about debt settlement, IMF review

Surges by Rs1,650; SBP raises Rs1.3tr as rupee gains 6 paisa to 280.21/$

Urge federal govt to immediately halt execution of projects on Indus River

Discusses business forum slated for May that will focus on partnerships in key sectors

One of the key topics of discussion was the impact of 18% general sales tax (GST) on packaged milk.