Business

Deficit widens to $11.26b as rising imports, slowing exports reverse gains

Overall trading volume rose to 1.2billion shares from previous session’s close of 673.4million

Institutional fragmentation leads to inconsistent policies, investor confusion

Over long term, stock market has delivered average annual returns of 15-20%, dividends and capital appreciation

Rising imports of industrial inputs signal economic revival, not decline, as Pakistan embarks on tariff reform

Reliance on such inflows reflects chronic weakness of industrial, agricultural base

China widens lead in AI, remote sensing, clean tech as US faces structural limits

Food ministry requests creation of special purpose vehicle to manage commodity's stocks

Sector, worth $20b, needs specialised skills to unlock thousands of jobs

Rolls back duties on more than 200 products including beef, coffee and other foods

KSE-100 index rises 2,342 points amid sector boosts, macro stability signals

Talks are ongoing and nothing has yet been finalised

Ahsan Iqbal says Balochistan's uplift, Pakistan Post's automation key to govt's inclusive growth agenda

Study urges shift from price-based fixes to innovation, high-income markets

He expressed ICCI's commitment to creating an enabling environment where young entrepreneurs

Facility vital for supporting pharmaceutical SMEs, creating conducive environment

Tells COP-30 dialogue Pakistan's survival hinges on climate action, not pledges

Food inflation spirals in Sunday markets as chicken being sold at Rs410 per kg, mutton at Rs2,500 per kg

Treet Corporation expands product line to cater to evolving Gen Z preferences, underserved women’s grooming market

Price of gold per tola falls by Rs9,100

Gold drops Rs3,300/tola on hawkish Fed comments triggering 3% decline globally; rupee stable

KSE-100 index gains 1,278 points, aided by mutual fund buying

EDB asks automakers, parts manufacturers to expand footprint in global market

Weekly prices rise 0.53% driven by chicken, tomatoes and LPG

Rana Tanveer calls the move an attempt to keep prices high

Speakers at IBA conference reject reactive policies; urge youth participation, climate literacy, localised finance

Deal to be finalised today, comes into effect in 2026

KSE-100 gains 0.80% to 161,935 points as healthy sentiment dominates late-session trade

Fiscal, labour, social reforms can stop Pakistan sliding back into poverty trap after 20 years of progress, say expert

Gold surges Rs8,300 per tola amid global rally; rupee stable

Minister envisions three new ports equipped with modern cargo facilities, digital systems

Move will significantly enhance MLCF's production capacity

BOI assures Nova Minerals of facilitation as minister highlights potential in gold, mineral processing

Finance Division cites limited fiscal space in current development programme

Improvement in security, hopes of IMF tranche aid market's advance

Musadik Malik, envoy explore cooperation in community welfare, climate-adaptive agriculture

Move led by director Javed Kureishi fails as five directors walk out of session, exposing split among shareholders

Over 5,500 containers stranded as Islamabad moves to safeguard protocols

ICMC 2025 underscores regional integration, Islamic finance innovation and women's inclusion in capital market reform

Hardware delays, rising electricity prices, and labor inequities show the hidden toll of AI’s surge

KSE-100 index gains 2,473 points amid political stability, security success, and calmer regional outlook

SBP raises Rs493b in T-bills auction drawing heavy participation; gold softens; rupee firm

Govt set to adopt new model designed to improve financial health of utilities

Framework focuses on climate resilience, education, and energy reform; Malik calls for scalable, high-impact projects

Deputy High Commissioner commends the participation of Pakistani fintech companies

Private sector-led initiative strengthens energy infrastructure, signals renewed investment under SIFC reforms

Index edges higher by 313 points amid focus on political, security scenarios

Envoy seeks to deepen ties, facilitate exchange of expertise

For economic sovereignty, centre and provinces must cut expenses by 60%

Haroon Akhtar, Qaiser Sheikh call National Industrial Policy 2025, Asaan Karobar Act 2025 blueprint for revival