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Investor sentiment takes a hit, leading to broad-based selling

Procurement for API, PNR systems to follow transparent bidding under PPRA rules, say sources

Expert briefs committee that the annual impact of 51 days of war on economy is in the range of $10-14b

Oil spike to $126 triggers caution: KSE-100 closes at 162,994

Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures were down $2.05, or 1.7%, to $115.98 a barrel as ​of 1016 GMT

Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to boost transit trade via diversified corridors

Auctions 480 MHz spectrum, raising total capacity to over 750 MHz

KSE-100 retreats 2,588 points; investors wary of making fresh bets

Minister insists no barriers should hinder supply, reserves are sufficient

DG calls $6tr in minerals claim exaggerated, Barrick pauses review until mid-2027

The transaction is part of the government's privatisation initiative

Says Third Schedule expansion will curb tax evasion, apply full levy at manufacturing stage

Leaves benchmark overnight interest rate in 3.50%-3.75% range, cites inflation concerns

Drops Rs5,500/tola amid Fed policy uncertainty; rupee inches up

Securiport offers to install airport security systems; Senate flags transparency issues

Dissent rises, with officials split and inflation concerns flagged in policy statement

European Investment Bank keen on investment, but seeks EU share in mineral off-take

Bears tighten grip on PSX amid sector-wide decline

EIB returns to Pakistan after decade with €160m loans for housing, water projects

Gold loses Rs8,900 per tola amid global sell-off

Economists warn GDP growth can fall to 1.8%, markedly lower than pre-conflict estimate of 3.2%

Brent is above the level it hit before the two sides announced a ceasefire at the start of April

Brent crude futures for June climbed $2.93, or 2.7%, to $111.16 a barrel at 1532 GMT

Minister says deal opens avenues for employment, aligns local certifications with international standards

KSE-100 loses 1,085 points on worries higher borrowing costs may hit corporate profits

AMCs to offer ETFs directly, revenue-sharing with brokers for distribution

PCC-led reforms to formalise cryptocurrency; digital licensing may cut crypto costs to 1%

Power firms caution if such load-shedding is stopped, circular debt will go up by Rs500b

Technical tweak to slash industrial fuel costs, tied to grid electricity demand

The stunning loss of the longstanding OPEC member could create disarray and weaken the group

Brent crude rises $3.37 to $111.60, marking a seventh straight day of gains and highest since April 7

Overall trading volume increased to 1.1 billion shares from Monday’s total of 780.2 million

The price of gold per tola reached Rs485,062 in local market

'Our strategy, we call it double T,...Toyota plus Tesla,' Chery's chairman says

Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Sydney led losses, though there were gains in Seoul, Singapore, Taipei and Jakarta

Awaits cabinet nod; security, spectrum made key to licensing

Smart meters, transmission upgrades, battery storage among four priority areas

FPCCI Regional Chairman Zaki Aijaz said cargo transported by rail is considerably more economical

Committee says govt institutions manipulate tenders, financial requirements

KSE-100 settles at 169,497 as investors await clarity on interest rate outlook

Malik emphasised that all policies must be grounded in Pakistan's realities

Traders warn of de-industrialisation, stagnation, vast SME closures

Rises Rs800 per tola; rupee settles at 278.82 per dollar

Says improved competition, efficiency will address distortions, unlock growth

Machinery imports rise 10.28% as sport goods exports increase 12.99% to $319m

ECC clears policy to import old cars, gives contradictory statement to SBP

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Market eventually settles at 169,497.36; SBP later raises the policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.50%

Policy rate jumps defying market hopes with effect from Tuesday

STOXX 600 flat as oil and gas index jumps 8%; ECB and Bank of England meetings in focus this week