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Taxpayers who miss new deadline face penalties, legal action

Instead of negotiating policy differences, lawmakers allow closure as bargaining tactic

Cosmetic measures may raise short-term revenues, but don't treat deep-rooted issues

There is need to massively overhaul policies that have contributed to prevailing economic conditions

Triumph in macroeconomic charts masks decline in living conditions for many

Country needs credible roadmap with statutory protection, so no govt can casually change core fiscal rules

PRAL, PSW import figures raises questions over credibility of data; ministries worry against making revisions public

Considering 15% layoff to restore margins, get credit rating back to investment grade

KSE-100 hits 168,990, registers best nine-month rally since 2009, despite high inflation, fiscal slippages

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Business forum says corporate sector being burdened by effective tax rate of 45%

From $2,624 to $3,895: gold's explosive 2025 rally and what's driving it

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Adviser says president has endorsed over 500 decisions of Mohtasib, provided 100% relief to victims of bank fraud

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CCP proposes 'one-stop shop' for gas imports, reforms to dismantle monopolies

Sharp fall of default risk is clear evidence of Pakistan’s durable economic improvement, says Khurram Schehzad

From $2,624 to $3,895: gold’s explosive 2025 rally and what’s driving it

Price of gold per tola rises by Rs2,100

September exports down 11.7%; textile council urges predictable energy pricing

Lifts ban after more than two years, expects higher production

Collaboration hailed as a model for sustainable trade and innovation at global women in agribusiness event

Led by fertiliser sector, index advances 500 points, edges closer to 170k

Tomatoes, fuel drive short-term inflation; weekly reading rises 0.56%

Declines in sugar, dairy offset new high for meat prices

Seeks policy, financing, regulatory and vendor development support from govt

Central bank conducts dual OMOs; rupee inches higher; gold prices unchanged

Per tola gold rate remains unchanged at Rs 407,778

KSE-100 gains 500 points in liquidity-led charge; fertiliser, autos drive rally

Exports fall, imports rise in double digits as govt's economic plans fail to deliver required push

Directs ministry to make realistic estimates; PIAIL facility faces arbitration risk

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KSE-100 surges around 2,850 points in epic rally, nears 168,500

Total stands at $19.79b; gold falls Rs2,500/tola after Fed caution

Government allocates Rs3.5 billion subsidy to boost merchant adoption

Emphasise need for sector-specific safeguards, fiscal transparency

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OMCs sell 1.4m tons in Sept 2025, higher by 8% YoY and 5% MoM

Millers say they can achieve even better growth if levies are cut

A total of 776 million shares were traded, reflecting bullish sentiment and heightened investor participation

Per tola gold rate falls by Rs2,500

Beats finance ministry’s maximum forecast of 4.5% issued just one day ago as non-perishable food prices drive increase

Universal and Warner could each strike deals with AI companies within weeks

Japan emerges as key beneficiary; geopolitics, tariffs and energy constraints reshape returns

Index adds 147 points on institutional buying ahead of new earnings season

Will form joint venture to give boost to oil, gas exploration

The debt-to-GDP ratio had improved from 77% in FY20 to 70% in FY25

Minister says collective model will cut costs, ensure fair profits for farmers and reduce reliance on imports

Proposal seen as extension of security alliance leading to economic dividends

A total of 269,161 applications were received, out of which 40,000 qualified in the e-balloting