Business

Give favour to unlicensed buyers in bidding for sale of newly discovered gas

Moody's revised Pakistan's rating from Caa2 to Caa1 with a stable outlook

Over 4,400 units entered in July alone, costing vendors Rs6.5b in losses; 40,000 jobs, forex at stake, warns PAAPAM

Metal hits record Rs370,700/tola; govt plans Rs4.8tr borrowing via debt securities

Hits 2-month low on cheaper food items; price dip masks impending supply shocks

KSE-100 index advances 1,353 points, closes just short of 150k mark

Provinces fail to show capacity to efficiently utilise enlarged financial space

Data reveals tariff strategy is driving inflation, disrupting supply chains and stalling labour market in America

Improved connectivity will enhance country's role as trade corridor linking South and Central Asia

Emerging innovative biofuels hold potential for significantly advancing renewable energy solutions

Tariff policy aims to end arbitrary duties, push manufacturers towards export-led growth

With reconfiguration of supply chains and opening of economy, Pakistan can attract hefty foreign investment

30% of SBP debt retired before its slated maturity in 2029, says advisor to finance minister

Tokyo opposes condition, terms it interference in domestic affairs

Young people get hands-on training at Luban Workshop to promote automation across multiple sectors

Farmers shift to high-yield varieties as crop outpaces mango in profitability

Despite claims of unanimity, commerce secretary was absent and private member opposed salary rise

KSE-100 hits record 150,591 level and ends at 148,618, up over 9,200 points

Gas production in May was 3,545 million cubic metres

SBP data points to cautious recovery as stable macro conditions and lower borrowing costs revive housing loans

Kamal Khan calls for removing barriers, reducing costs, and enabling businesses to compete in global markets

Pakistan can tap full potential as Washington extends authorisation by 4 years

Network congestion is crippling services; merger dispute delays 5G auction

Price of 10 grams of gold rose by Rs3,172

Shortfall blamed on enforcement reversal, industrial slump; IMF team due this month

Thirty-one shipbreaking yards at Gadani will comply with HK Convention

KSE-100 climbs above 148,600 as cement, banking sectors lead recovery

Bank earns Rs15.5b operating profit; SME, agriculture lending see major expansion

Cabinet for using AI to streamline work processes, enable better management

Jam Kamal vows predictable policies for boosting exports

Surges 3.6% YoY and 0.62% WoW on tomatoes, wheat flour; electricity, LPG provide relief

Local market hits Rs363,800 per tola; rupee posts 16th consecutive gain

Relief reflects lower global oil prices, but rupee-dollar volatility could offset gains

Large steel producers stress tax holiday for tribal areas has caused severe harm

Releases draft proposing amendment to the Income Tax Rules 2002 with focus on digital economy

Move comes after SECP chief's Rs41m annual pay shocks legislators

Of this amount, Rs25b will be spent on severance package for utility store staff

Consolidation phase continues as KSE-100 index loses 151 points

Pakistan intends to ink free trade pact, grant MFN status to Gulf states

OGRA said no outlet will be allowed to refuse customers opting for digital transactions

Food minister assures reserves meet national needs, urges provinces to avoid panic-inducing policies

Report highlights lowest fiscal deficit in 8 years, higher revenues, improved external sector performance

Fleet grows to 12 vessels as maritime minister targets expansion to 20 ships by year-end

Lawmakers question transparency as consortium rejects demand for extra documents

LDI operators owe Rs80 billion to government, including Rs24 billion in principal and Rs56 billion in surcharges

Payout surges 180% despite 27% profit fall; bank's gold holdings jump to $6.8b

Automaker bets on plug-in hybrids, EVs as govt finalises New Energy Vehicle policy

Turns to multilateral lenders after decade-long wait for Chinese financing

FPCCI writes letter to PM requesting intervention to revive jewellery exports

KSE-100 index sheds 941 points as flood worries wipe out initial gains