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Calls grow for ending harassment, introducing business-friendly policies

Asks how properties worth billions of rupees can be sold; summons CEO in next meeting

The summit concluded with a call for deeper Sino-Pakistan collaboration

After weekend spike, bullion drops to Rs351,500/tola; rupee slips Rs0.09 to 282.06/$

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Last week, the price of gold per tola had risen to Rs354,100

It's time to hire the right people, stop importing consultants, and make decisions based on ground realities

For prosperity, Global South needs pro-growth set of supply-side economic policies, not anti-growth IMF bailouts

Pakistan's tax system, riddled with exemptions, high duties and WHT, is flawed

Trust deficit, outdated systems and governance weaknesses preventing country from achieving desired tax-to-GDP ratio

As budget nears, relief for salaried workers and expansion of tax net are crucial to revive growth, protect

To bridge competitiveness gap, trade policy modernisation must be starting point

Experts discuss the evolution, regulatory environment and future prospects of Islamic insurance

Tariff threat comes as talks are stuck, with Washington demanding concessions

At LUMS workshop, first power equipment manufacturing dashboard launched

MD wraps up two-day visit, pushes for coordinated efforts to boost private sector growth and resilience

In META region, Q1 web incidents affect highest number of users in Turkiye, Kenya

KSE-100 index slides 0.46% amid GDP growth surprise, IMF tax concerns

Dissenting NEPRA member questions fairness of burdening general consumers to promote electric vehicle use

Exemption applications submitted to the CCP are evaluated using the criteria in Section 9 of the Act.

Govt working on regional tariff parity, framework for tax rationalisation

A final consultative workshop is planned for June in Islamabad

Tola Associates suggests tighter cash limits, discouraging rupee devaluation

Gold price per tola rose to Rs354,100 in the local market, mirroring the upward trend in the global market

Automaker cites risks to industry from tariff rationalisation

Indirectly finances fiscal deficit amid IMF restrictions; gold rises to Rs351,000/tola on tariff fears

Turkish petroleum awarded stakes in Balochistan, Sindh blocks

Govt mulls higher petroleum levy, faces IMF pushback on PSO debt plan

Uncertainty, tariffs, and misinformation keep trade sector in crisis mode

Food, energy price drops bring down SPI, year-on-year index jumps 1.35%

KSE-100 falls 50 points as IMF tax proposals weigh on investor sentiment

Appellate forum orders fresh hearing, sets aside Rs44b penalty

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Slams Petroleum Division for misuse of money by officials who spent it on foreign trips

Utility Stores Corp fails to pay for products supplied by millers

The Pakistan Economic Survey 2024–25 is set to be released on June 9, says adviser to FM

The price of 10 grams of gold rose by Rs3,000

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has also announced it will remain closed in observance of Youm-e-Takbeer

Power minister says Pakistan to launch competitive power market soon

NEPRA holds public hearing, reviews utility's operational and financial matters

OICCI survey shows sharp recovery, driven by economic stability

Exporters aim for supply of 125,000 tonnes, but climate concerns persist

Lose 778 points over budget concerns, proposed tax measures

Demand withdrawal of 15% customs duty proposal for budget

FinMin, Anna Bjerde discuss climate resilience, population management

IPOR urges crackdown as 54% of cigarette brands flout tobacco laws

Lawmakers slam FBR for retaining 1% minimum tax with 29% standard rate

Falls to 282.06/$, weakest since Dec 2023; FX reserves hit $16.65b

The local price per tola dropped by Rs1,900, mirroring a decline in international markets.

Bitcoin surged past $111,000 as regulatory optimism and institutional interest fuel a strong rally amid uncertainty.