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Poor systems, damaging narratives are hurting Pakistan's image among foreign investors

Fragmented taxation structure functions like internal customs barriers

Pakistan's economic trajectory being shaped by complex interplay of external shocks, internal policy responses

Third Schedule offers smarter collection but is no substitute for deeper reform

Budget must be bridge between economic stabilisation, long-term growth

CPEC-II moves farming to centre stage where each side brings what other lacks

Geopolitical uncertainty weighs on KSE-100 index despite domestic developments

100-acre seafood processing zone planned at Korangi to enhance blue economy

Markets reopen for late hours, yet inflation dampens festive cheer

IMF to review proposals as Pakistan seeks to reduce salaried, corporate rates and raise Rs50b

2.5% rate lowest ever for country; follow-up issuance possible in 3-6 months

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Both sides agree to explore tariff cuts, address non-tariff barriers, expand trade

CPEC second phase shifts to B2B cooperation as one?quarter of bilateral trade settles in renminbi

New council set up to ramp up trade, investment, private-sector linkages

Energy minister says exit rooted in long-term economic vision, evolving energy capabilities

Says successful issuance reflects growing confidence of Chinese institutions, global investors

WoW also jumps 0.47% on transport, food costs; raises fears for interest rates

Price of gold falls by $6 per ounce to $4,539

Products gaining prominence over quality craftsmanship, durable material

KSE-100 falls over 900 points; weekly losses mount to 3.2%

Proceeds of first sustainable Panda Bond earmarked for water, energy, health sectors

Governor says remittances set to cross $41b, new currency notes sent to cabinet for approval

Electrical sectors expand steadily as bicycle, diesel engine industries decline

Pakistan imported 26,000 MW of solar panels during 2022-2024

Global lender releases staff level report

Minister assures facilitation for SME exporters as association proposes Heimtextil event

Precious metal falls Rs15,500 per tola amid stronger dollar, rising bond yields

ADB says development is a 'milestone', AIIB says its partial debt guarantee helped enable the transaction

Brent crude futures gained $3.47, or ​3.3%, to $109.19 a barrel

Price of gold per ounce falls by $155 in international market

Local gold inches up as global tensions hold bullion steady

RMB1.75b issuance at 2.5% coupon attracts $1.26b demand

The ambassador noted that Vietnam remains one of Asia's fastest-growing economies

Finance ministry retains full role in budget preparation; PM's review committees are advisory in nature

KSE-100 sheds 952 points as foreign investors remain net sellers

Rs421m CSR support for training as Balochistan students to be included

Govt may allocate funds in budget to cope with natural disasters, other such expenses

Govt taxes phones like luxury goods while calling digitalisation national priority

Refineries agree to bear Rs8b loss to support Air Force, Hajj flights

Construction, hotels, transportation, storage and ITC see increased investment

Cautious trading drags KSE-100 down 0.57% to 166,499

Ceremony marks Pakistan’s first-ever Panda Bond issuance, giving access to China’s capital market, ministry says

Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel

IT minister stresses e-commerce, digitisation can help expand economy significantly

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 1,465 points amid volatile trading

DG says trademark, copyright & patent services will be fully digitalised in six months

American companies show strong interest in long-term investment opportunities

Challenge SEZ attracts $150m investment as EV manufacturing tops trade talks

Business leaders urge honest budgeting as industrial slowdown, external pressures intensify